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Review: Persecuted for My Name

In terms of being one of the best theological books that I've had the honour of reading this year, Persecuted for My Name by S.E. Wang and Timothy Keller is one that I will recommend for any Christian who wants to better understand how to live under persecution. It is timely and timeless, bringing together ascension theology and a theology of persecution into a way of life that makes sense of suffering for believers. Many thanks to Intervarsity Press and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis What can the persecuted church teach us about walking faithfully with Jesus in our broken world? Persecuted for My Name offers insight and guidance from those who have walked the difficult path of faithfulness under severe persecution. Sixth-generation Chinese Christian S. E. Wang and the late Timothy Keller (1950–2023) reflect on the inevitability, challenges, and opportunities of persecution for all Chri...
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Review: The Ocean Between Us - Trinity Lakes Romance #2

After reading Daring Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller and Meredith Resce, I thought I'd read the books by Meredith Resce in the Trinity Lakes Romance series . The Ocean Between Us is her first one in the series and book two overall, offering a taste of Australia within the state of Washington. Book Synopsis Alanah, has set off on a trip of a lifetime. Her best friend from high school, Sasha Kennedy, has invited her to Trinity Lakes, Washington State, to be part of her wedding party. South Australia to Trinity Lakes is literally the other side of the world, so Alanah has a full schedule of adventure planned while she’s away. A summer camp counselor; a trip to Canada; sightseeing in New York and Boston; and avoiding Sasha’s twin-brother, Caleb. But a silly accident puts Sasha out of commission for all the planned adventures, and Caleb is sent to retrieve his former high school sweetheart from the airport. Eleven years should be enough time to have cooled the love Alanah and Caleb once ...
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Review: From Ice to Grace - The Heart of a Ranger #2

It's fun when you can sense a story building in the background of another one, and that's exactly what happens in From Ice to Grace by Ann J. David , the second book in the The Heart of a Ranger series . It's quite evident that sparks are flying between Declan and Avah in their previous interactions, making this next book a must-read to discover what happens next! Please note on the author's website where these books can be found. Book Synopsis He’s one bad hit away from blowing his career. She’s one heartbreak past trusting again. Declan Murphy : The ice used to be the only place I felt steady—where I could hit hard, keep my head down, and pretend the past wasn’t catching up. But now I’m one bad decision away from losing it all. My spot on the team. My place in the league. My grip on who I’m becoming. And the one person I can’t seem to avoid? Avah Johansson—my best friend’s sister and the woman who sees straight through me. Sparring with her used to be harmless. Safe....
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Review: Light of the Word

This is a book that I started back in May for Asian Heritage Month; however, I took my time savouring its content over the spring and summer. Light of the Word by Susan C. Lim is a book that invites scholarship and devotion in the same tome. It demonstrates that history is worth researching and discovering further answers from while compelling us to look beyond the facts and stories to the Author behind all of history. Book Synopsis While Christians generally acknowledge that the Bible is God's Word, many of us lack robust confidence in the reality of its trustworthiness. We may not be sure if we really believe what we read. But the more we understand how Scripture came to be, the more we discover its power and truth. Historian Susan Lim unpacks how the history of the Bible bolsters our faith and anchors us through the changing tides of time. The story of Scripture, while messy and complicated at times, is also the story of how God shepherded his people throughout the centuries i...
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Review: From Ice to Home - The Heart of a Ranger #1

I had the opportunity to enjoy this series a while back and thought I'd feature it in time for the new hockey season. Amid hockey scandals and misdeeds, how comforting is it to know that we can always turn to God. It is also so refreshing to read books that place sports and romance under God, not above it. From Ice to Home by Ann J. David , the first in the The Heart of a Ranger series , introduces us to characters who are a little messier but just as devoted in their faith. Please note on the author's website where these books can be found. Book Synopsis Some love stories don’t start over—they pick up where they never truly ended. Hannah Sanders : I thought I had my life all figured out—graduate school, a dream job, and finally stepping out from the shadow of my small-town upbringing. But running into Lucas Walker, my high school sweetheart and now the star player for the NY Rangers, in the middle of Las Vegas turned my carefully laid plans upside down. One impulsive moment, ...
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Review: The Mafia Boss and the Christian Girl - For Love and Money #2

In reading the For Love and Money series some time ago, I was curious about the updated version of The Mafia Boss and the Christian Girl  being re-released by Nicole Lam this fall. With revisions to the spiritual content and relationship status between Christina and Antonio, this arranged marriage book offers a glimpse into a world that desperately needs God. It's not for the faint of heart, so don't let the cover have you thinking otherwise! Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : Catholic faith practices; violence, murder, and death; smoking, drinking, and drugs; very mild profanity and lying; references to infidelity, sleeping together, hookups, and explicit materials (other characters, not main characters) Book Synopsis A sheltered woman of faith is pulled into the criminal underworld and offered protection through marriage in this clean Christian mafia romance. S...
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Review: Gospel Stories

I've greatly enjoyed getting to read books that deepen my understanding of the Bible and of the life-changing Gospel, so when I saw  Gospel Stories by Andrew Wilson floating around, I was keen to work my way through it. It's a punchy volume that packs a lot within its pages with easily digestible chapters, making it a wonderful complement to any Bible and devotional reading. Many thanks to  10 of Those  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis In fifty-six short narratives, Gospel Stories explores the beautiful, triumphant, often heartbreaking and always glorious stories that make up the gospel of God—Gospel Stories. Just as we have one God in three persons, and one church made up of many people, so in Scripture we have one gospel made up of many stories. Inside readers will rediscover the glorious mission of God, freedom from sin, and how the promises of God never fail. Andrew Wilson brings these G...
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