Christian Shelves

I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to dive into a new-to-me series right after getting to meet its author! The Glass Bottom Boat by Laura Thomas introduces us to the Flight to Freedom series and I'm excited for the upcoming books to be released (hint: books #4 - The Christmas Cabin and #5 - Snow Globe Secrets are already out as they're Christmas-themed!). Book Synopsis Her worst nightmare lies in the depths below... Surrounded by the romantic paradise of her sister’s destination wedding in Jamaica, Madison Grey realizes she must overcome her paralyzing fear of the ocean—and her broken heart—to start living again. Luke Alexander, the groom’s brother, is a missionary who has come to terms with a life of singleness—until he meets Madison. During the wedding, their personal connection intensifies when a stalker stirs up haunting memories of her gold-digging ex-fiancé. After Madison mysteriously disappears and the newlyweds receive a ransom note, Luke dives into action ...

While I've taken a few steps in my life to reduce the number of commitments I've made, I still feel burdened by the actual and invisible to-do lists that are constantly around me. Overbooked and Overwhelmed by Tara Sun stood out to me for all of these reasons and more. I've also made it a goal to read more Asian Christian authors this year, so this book doubly resonated with me! Many thanks to Nelson Books  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Discover how to intentionally keep Jesus first amid your over-busy, over-notified, and overwhelmed life. Ever have those days where every battery in your life is running low? Every ping you hear is from someone who needs you. Every item you cross off your list has three more to take its place. Let's face it: Sometimes those days are every day. And the result? God ends up getting the leftovers. It's not that you don't value time wit...

Seeing so many glowing reviews about No Stone Unturned by Jenelle Hovde after it was released, I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to still read a copy while it was available. Not only did the cover captivate me, I'm thrilled that its content was just as engaging as I envisioned it would be. Many thanks to  Tyndale House Publishers  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis She wants to uncover the past. He wishes to build a future. In this Regency romance set in rolling hills of West Sussex, two opposing wills discover their fate may lie in the common ground. Miss Bridget Littleton’s passion for history and antiquities defies most social conventions, even in her small village nestled in the beautiful English countryside. When a local farmer discovers an elaborate mosaic buried in his field, Bridget dreams of making a name and future for herself by excavating the Roman r...

There's a song that's been on rotation a few times on the local Christian radio station, and it has made an impact on me in recent weeks. This is one of the few (maybe only?) times I've based a blog post off a song title, but All But Home by Luke Langman  encapsulates what's been on my mind when it comes to how I spend my time. Along with being a memorable catchphrase, it proves the adage true that we're closer to death each new day. Whenever I hear the following verse, it reminds me of why I'm bothering to read as many Christian books as possible and share about them online. 'Cause the road to my Father's house is getting shorter every day And heaven's cheering me on 'Cause I'm all but home Here today tomorrow gone 'Cause I'm all but home The song repeats with a few more refrains of " I'm all but home " before there's a line to God that proclaims, " You're leading me home ," to which my heart echoes w...