tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43935534082481765392024-03-19T00:15:52.026-05:00Little Homeschool on the PrairieReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.comBlogger2123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-7273352917950957472024-03-11T10:10:00.000-05:002024-03-11T10:10:46.386-05:00What I Promised You by Liz Tolsma Book Review & Giveaway<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FMRV5wSgOFuBPBxnkrJAQJS8C0zH3tEI4FKhhL1gupxbA5LLRyOajockwV6KKHXgJIxR1pb-Un1ET_ucRuCboP4K-t4SMgqBdByte-9hOCZPKoXoeNYOdJSG9Yc-xcKbdU4Nal370VySd7LlLYyqHBN_3rdOahmwANPiWlFsQS70sKOtReqHpImwo4tx/s844/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="844" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FMRV5wSgOFuBPBxnkrJAQJS8C0zH3tEI4FKhhL1gupxbA5LLRyOajockwV6KKHXgJIxR1pb-Un1ET_ucRuCboP4K-t4SMgqBdByte-9hOCZPKoXoeNYOdJSG9Yc-xcKbdU4Nal370VySd7LlLYyqHBN_3rdOahmwANPiWlFsQS70sKOtReqHpImwo4tx/w640-h238/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><p center=""><br /></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajhuM3Ae-6lJg7qu9G66eMJI8gEw1D1z5-ZCgHEJhoxNoeugPT5N2hq9jrl8NbaJ1eWLjqQAh7UxX2Xorgn-_lYfV3ETn-WEZ6y93B7_ExrItf0BuLF4MBtDU4ARz3tPvA94UMydSKBNZQXe4w54d_c00zoM0_omEsvWWVodYPKv4ebssDKfGaacbh3TO/s300/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="197" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajhuM3Ae-6lJg7qu9G66eMJI8gEw1D1z5-ZCgHEJhoxNoeugPT5N2hq9jrl8NbaJ1eWLjqQAh7UxX2Xorgn-_lYfV3ETn-WEZ6y93B7_ExrItf0BuLF4MBtDU4ARz3tPvA94UMydSKBNZQXe4w54d_c00zoM0_omEsvWWVodYPKv4ebssDKfGaacbh3TO/s1600/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma-.PNG" width="197" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>What I Promise You</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Liz Tolsma</p><p><b>Genre:</b> Christian Fiction / Romance / Historical Fiction</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>February 1, 2024</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>A Family’s History Is Lost to the Ravages of WWII in Southwest France</strong></p><p>1942 Noémie Treves, a young, pregnant Jewish woman, had her entire world shattered when she is arrested and taken to the Camp de Rivesaltes transit camp in Southwest France. No sooner does she arrive, though, than she assists in helping two young girls scheduled for transport escape to a nearby maternity hospital. The matron there befriends her and changes her name to help hide her. But nothing goes according to plan, and Hannah finds herself doing the unimaginable to save one precious life.</p><p>2022 Caitlyn Laurant is haunted by recent events in her life and hopes becoming a nurse on the mission field will help her forget. While in training, she and her friends travel to France where her grandfather was born. What should have been an easy search for his birthplace turns into anything but and reveals secrets that no one alive has ever heard.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/47zI9WB”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b> My Review:</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>World War II Noemie Treves and her husband are arrested for being Jewish. Noemie is pregnant and their life is shaken up during the darkest hours of the Holocaust.</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>This multi-timeline spanning 1942, 1955, and 2022 brings characters throughout the generation in this heartfelt story when all could be hopeless. With the enduring human spirit, faith, love, and many sacrifices. The author seamlessly weaves together the past and present and paints a picture that will bring tears to your eyes and hope to your heart.</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Another woman Caitlyn Laurent a nurse in 2022, is suffering the tremendous loss of her best friend. She ends up in France to prepare to be a missionary nurse in Africa. She decides to look into the maternity home where her grandfather was born. It's more than she imagined she would find and her life will never be the same as she uncovers the real history.</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>The story can be complex and when another character is added it starts to weave together and fill in all the gaps. This is a fantastic read. Liz Tolsma brings together stories from historical events that you might not have heard about. She masterfully brings it all together. </b></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts. </b></span></p><div><br /></div><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Liz Tolsma</strong> is the author of several WWII novels, romantic suspense novels, prairie romance novellas, and an Amish romance. She is a popular speaker and an editor and resides next to a Wisconsin farm field with her husband and their youngest daughter. Her son is a US Marine, and her oldest daughter is a college student. Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExyMiXD9PPkEXmCdwTeDYAFeD-HPS2n0rHVShEcBt7Lu7M1u0PxOI0F1_zHbm8O3zCT-TJ1l5of_BsIMbS4vVA6cT383YxLl43255kv5IbrPT9KRwHESCUOqjFbufF5orhojjTy7RC5KPOkjgHmFH5MdzUDTlTfqujyMfVNhPDzD4KZHs_N9asnXFktnB/s262/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma--.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="200" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExyMiXD9PPkEXmCdwTeDYAFeD-HPS2n0rHVShEcBt7Lu7M1u0PxOI0F1_zHbm8O3zCT-TJ1l5of_BsIMbS4vVA6cT383YxLl43255kv5IbrPT9KRwHESCUOqjFbufF5orhojjTy7RC5KPOkjgHmFH5MdzUDTlTfqujyMfVNhPDzD4KZHs_N9asnXFktnB/s1600/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma--.PNG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Liz</span></h1><p><strong>The Story behind the Cover of <em>What I Promise You</em></strong></p><p>In the late summer, I got the preliminary cover for <em>What I Promise You. </em>While Barbour Publishing always does a great job with their covers, and the one they sent was very nice, I wasn’t crazy about it because it didn’t tell the story at all. The mansion that plays such a big part in the novel was nowhere to be seen. Barbour is fantastic when it comes to working with me to get great covers, so I asked if we could include the real mansion that the story is based on. Turns out that they were having trouble getting copyright permission to use any image they could find of the maternity home.</p><p>That was disappointing. But I got brave and let them know that I took a picture of it when I was in France last year, and they could use it, but I’m not a very good photographer and I only used my iPhone. I attached the photo to the email and didn’t hear anything for a while.</p><p>Then in October, I wanted to include a preorder link to the book on social media or something and went to Amazon to grab it. And there was the cover. I went back and forth between the cover and my picture, and sure enough, it was the picture of the maternity home I had sent them! 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Classroom</span></a></span>, March 9<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://hollysbookcorner.home.blog/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Holly's Book Corner"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Holly’s Book Corner</span></span></a>, March 9<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://pausefortales.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Pause for Tales"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pause for Tales</span></span></a>, March 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://labornotinvain.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Labor Not in Vain"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Labor Not in Vain</span></span></a>, March 10<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://reneek-littlehomeschoolontheprairie.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Little Homeschool on the Prairie"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Little Homeschool on the Prairie</span></span></a>,
March 11<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://www.beccahope.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Becca Hope: Book Obsessed"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Becca Hope: Book Obsessed</span></span></a>, March
11<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://www.lightsinadarkworld.wordpress.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Lights in a Dark World"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lights in a Dark World</span></span></a>, March 11<o:p></o:p></span></p><p center="">
</p><p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="background: #FDFDFD; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6IzL67bnFstxmfolaOaS8NwLKL8d_q5cmOyV9I1ej5FgnpqUOBk5ZVpQM7t8GGUkp-hNJ62gWZKN7UBPvQfiA717rnWBMxDybMJ__UlCTVlzJfJnfemSPCXLavYdKVKsM766yR13DaSGLSUly-8TzEHm-AOezyXMbnTxzoEfDz8ZR6xdPy9yQ41bZEYM/s246/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma-review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="246" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6IzL67bnFstxmfolaOaS8NwLKL8d_q5cmOyV9I1ej5FgnpqUOBk5ZVpQM7t8GGUkp-hNJ62gWZKN7UBPvQfiA717rnWBMxDybMJ__UlCTVlzJfJnfemSPCXLavYdKVKsM766yR13DaSGLSUly-8TzEHm-AOezyXMbnTxzoEfDz8ZR6xdPy9yQ41bZEYM/s1600/What-i-promised-you-liz-tolsma-review.PNG" width="246" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Liz is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon e-Gift card and print copy of the book!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2a3ce/what-i-promise-you-celebration-tour-giveaway" style="background-color: white; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">https://promosimple.com/ps/2a3ce/what-i-promise-you-celebration-tour-giveaway</span></a></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-29258637367022569622024-02-15T10:22:00.000-06:002024-02-15T10:22:51.694-06:00The Action Bible Faith in Action Edition Book Review<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FrLQl92KKsjXaGXkUZJNTLyqyqM0xlLQUF7tnjByk_8rw-G-wOsIwg7fXRtwUj-oU5JZCjeR5mBJ657e599zReQzfpgkqXmRdEK8S4HcKttb1z9o2w_kVHEIMvzNnM85UknoRE0uA5POF8FaCO8n_QiF0Tss5MdvOa62LQ91RArnZSuVwb3gE1mgTg-0/s8000/Cover_Mockup_01-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4600" data-original-width="8000" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FrLQl92KKsjXaGXkUZJNTLyqyqM0xlLQUF7tnjByk_8rw-G-wOsIwg7fXRtwUj-oU5JZCjeR5mBJ657e599zReQzfpgkqXmRdEK8S4HcKttb1z9o2w_kVHEIMvzNnM85UknoRE0uA5POF8FaCO8n_QiF0Tss5MdvOa62LQ91RArnZSuVwb3gE1mgTg-0/w640-h368/Cover_Mockup_01-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;">This reimagining of the mega-selling <a href="https://www.theactionbible.com/" target="_blank">Action Bible </a>combines
230 stories of biblical heroes with vibrant comic-book-style illustrations and
an immersive online experience. Readers will explore seven dynamic attributes
of God’s story, earn Faith in Action Badges representing those qualities, and
discover even more through a discoverable QR code in each story that takes them
to a safe online adventure of games, playlists, Bible studies, activities, and
a complete devotional designed to increase their time with God.</span><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Since its release in 2010, The Action Bible has received
widespread acclaim for its high-energy, engaging graphics and over 230
spiritually-transformative Bible stories. Introducing the Faith in Action
program that reinvents the bestselling, comic-book-style Bible with a
systematic approach to experiencing the Word of God for the next generation.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;">In addition to an interior redesign refresh, this exciting
edition includes:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.theactionbible.com/" target="_blank">The Faith in Action </a>system which gives young readers an
easy-to-navigate and engaging experience for exploring the Bible through themes
that connect directly to their felt needs.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">A Faith in Action Badge for each story that corresponds
with one of seven biblical attributes: courage, faith, hope, love, service,
trust, and wisdom.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Discoverable QR codes in every story take readers to a safe
online experience to explore even more content: videos, games, a digital
Scripture index, prayers, Bible facts, devotions, playlists, reading plans,
interactive maps, Bible study sessions, and more.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;">A reading challenge chart spurs young readers on to earn a
Faith in Action Title.</span><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">With all the
intrigue of a graphic novel and all the truth of God’s Word, The Action Bible:
Faith in Action Edition satisfies the curious minds and adventurous hearts of
today’s young learners, guiding them to connect more deeply with God’s Word,
develop a richer relationship with their Savior, and grow in their compassion
for the world around them.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;">My Thoughts:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.theactionbible.com/" target="_blank">The Action Bible Faith in Action Edition</a> is the newest
edition of The Action Bible. I’ve had the privilege of having all the previous
editions and devotions in my home. I’ve watched my kids grow up with them. I
remember the excitement when the very first one came out with my son. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The Faith in Action
Edition is an enhanced version of the bestselling Expanded Edition.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I like to point out that this is a graphic storybook that
uses the Bible to tell the stories in the Bible. It should never replace a Bible
and spending time in His word. It’s appealing to kids and young tweens and
teens who are discovering the Bible. It does keep to the Word of God, and for
me that is important. The vivid illustrations and
short impactful stories help connect Gen Zs and Gen Alphas to God’s Word. Unfortunately its not easy to grab kids attention today in a digital world. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3MPW2qRuLQM7tD5wkcaLInxJZoTE1lGj0u7hRFY-3fRuNH91YEHkAk14f9sPvZFWbkO8kcWq5Uqa5sU03nrWzZ_8xROn0hfoSo0vihofzEAxHhEc_VyrgXHOWnoN6qXc0ANF5lokanZi-kjGGiYOdkm8M8NGj4B2ox7kssrcAFB0xXYwtQXo5P7DJcL0/s6900/Inside_Mockup_286-287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6900" data-original-width="6900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3MPW2qRuLQM7tD5wkcaLInxJZoTE1lGj0u7hRFY-3fRuNH91YEHkAk14f9sPvZFWbkO8kcWq5Uqa5sU03nrWzZ_8xROn0hfoSo0vihofzEAxHhEc_VyrgXHOWnoN6qXc0ANF5lokanZi-kjGGiYOdkm8M8NGj4B2ox7kssrcAFB0xXYwtQXo5P7DJcL0/w640-h640/Inside_Mockup_286-287.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">What makes this so intriguing for kids is that it is fully
illustrated and has graphics on every page. Every page has detailed
illustration graphics almost like a comic book but, with the superpowers of
stories from God’s word. </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> The colors are vivid and eye-catching illustrations. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">It is fully colored
also. The text bubbles are easy to read with the font and the size of the font
is perfect for the intended age. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZA01VMPET8TOr2XEcWYIYuA5vRZFkbdHeVvuEKk-NDdKQpVxrInJNDGCM7k2bCuDnoo4ChvnK94mVRUdm2Siqg6uIV6ZgP3svJB7DD0STpDNP2gnGMSV5KEQtEFNPEoPhbtk7Lk4Pp01loK2q3ANmSTCL0KVybqrmHUd3iirmhsWsyoqQwyWqBXGNf-hZ/s6000/Inside_Mockup_150-151-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="6000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZA01VMPET8TOr2XEcWYIYuA5vRZFkbdHeVvuEKk-NDdKQpVxrInJNDGCM7k2bCuDnoo4ChvnK94mVRUdm2Siqg6uIV6ZgP3svJB7DD0STpDNP2gnGMSV5KEQtEFNPEoPhbtk7Lk4Pp01loK2q3ANmSTCL0KVybqrmHUd3iirmhsWsyoqQwyWqBXGNf-hZ/w640-h640/Inside_Mockup_150-151-3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;">The Bible is broken down into seven themes:
Courage, Faith, Hope, Love, Service, Trust, and Wisdom. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;">To make it easy the themes are arranged by
color to highlight them. Every theme has a character illustration that is tied
to a character trait along with a scripture verse.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">There is a plethora of Digital Resources that
have over 230 devotionals, timelines, maps, videos, Biblical facts, prayers, and
more resources. You access these through a QR code throughout the Bible.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This is a hardback book and the book is made
with quality in mind. The pages are made of a good-quality paper.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: #fdfdfd;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You can order your copy of the Faith in Action Edition of
The Action Bible today directly through the<a href="https://www.theactionbible.com/" target="_blank"> website</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Action-Bible-Faith/dp/0830787003/?maas=maas_adg_BD062A103EBE34195693EDE7B01B8677_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas" target="_blank">here</a>!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Many thanks to
David C Cook for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions
are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">#FaithInActionBibleMIN
#MomentumInfluencerNetwork</span></p><p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-26543859382462797942024-02-12T08:38:00.000-06:002024-02-12T08:38:44.160-06:00Winds of Ruach by D.M. Griffin Book Review and Giveaway<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaTAwrgP3Hfmejs-qskLRJxK02sJn7UsjIiVHiq9RNk5Z-fPsDey-L4u7w36uN4kWDAvcUelKMXqkocZUm_Ddvs6oiSYxjVruB8Ucj6ufAY1r2Pc6JsNt6yLO95297K0FOz6L_89MDedbqKktJhcpZdcjKNEywfVYyh0zSx1CHfsAAj4uAPd8x57pK-RG/s839/Winds-of-Ruach-Review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="839" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNaTAwrgP3Hfmejs-qskLRJxK02sJn7UsjIiVHiq9RNk5Z-fPsDey-L4u7w36uN4kWDAvcUelKMXqkocZUm_Ddvs6oiSYxjVruB8Ucj6ufAY1r2Pc6JsNt6yLO95297K0FOz6L_89MDedbqKktJhcpZdcjKNEywfVYyh0zSx1CHfsAAj4uAPd8x57pK-RG/w640-h236/Winds-of-Ruach-Review.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50myHIG7XUz3X2-2lWKCUcNsyKlbP5XNPdoDhSSfBCJ34YJuZ1Mhj2bcLN6ktsXg3vxKgTcgW1D4paT94Ho2XzUq5d-74hOIL8DMGNS3-JijkVKiwU51ivMCtr0WEJMWlm9cPR5xYkgT9qaaA42Lu2bxqmT9hNFBk5sAdKXY1wmleWzl-JPGoSkbArawe/s297/Winds-of-Ruach-DM-Griffin-Review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="189" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50myHIG7XUz3X2-2lWKCUcNsyKlbP5XNPdoDhSSfBCJ34YJuZ1Mhj2bcLN6ktsXg3vxKgTcgW1D4paT94Ho2XzUq5d-74hOIL8DMGNS3-JijkVKiwU51ivMCtr0WEJMWlm9cPR5xYkgT9qaaA42Lu2bxqmT9hNFBk5sAdKXY1wmleWzl-JPGoSkbArawe/w254-h400/Winds-of-Ruach-DM-Griffin-Review.PNG" width="254" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Winds of Ruach</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>D.M. Griffin</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Biblical Fiction</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>October 18, 2022</p><p>Winds of Ruach is a compilation of five novellas fictionally traversing a period in Israel’s history that spans three hundred years. God used the prophets to speak to His people during a tumultuous time when faith was challenged and spiritual discipline was necessary. Five prophets lived out the message of God in a way that girded their faith and inspired those who truly listened to God’s voice. Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Obadiah, and Malachi were God’s chosen spokesmen.</p><p>Book One: Jonah felt he had every right to be angry when tragedy struck his household. He would soon learn that anger was a barrier to a right relationship with God no matter how justified the source of that anger. What happens when Jonah realizes that his deep-seated anger might cost him everything? Will he learn to embrace his forgiving God?</p><p>Book Two: Nahum was a victim of God’s wrath as it fell on the land of rebellious Israel. Intimidated for the majority of his life with little memory about his origin, Nahum struggles to trust God for vindication. Grappling to understand why everything keeps going wrong, will Nahum surrender to the only One who can truly defend him?</p><p>Book Three: As a child, Habakkuk’s faith was pure and unadulterated. As a priest serving in the Temple, however, Habakkuk realizes that something is keeping him from experiencing the fullness of that faith. He doesn’t truly trust God’s heart toward him. Will he learn to be brave despite the circumstances that threaten the very existence of the Temple?</p><p>Book Four: Obadiah lived in two worlds while feeling as if he spiritually belonged to one. Born to an Edomite father and Jewish mother, he was constantly at war with his brother. How long would it take for Obadiah to learn that the Lord was with him in the battle? Even if he lost it all, would having God be enough?</p><p>Book Five: Malachi wrestles with what he knows to be true about God and how his life is unfolding in contrast to that knowledge. What does it mean to worship with a pure heart, not with ulterior motives? As God has the final say with His people, will they listen and faithfully wait for the promised future of redemption?</p><p>Explore the themes woven into the books of the minor prophets through these fictional journeys that reveal how mighty the Winds of Ruach (Spirit) truly are as they blow across history into today.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3RvbrAN”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;">My Review:</span></p><div class="big450BoxBody" style="background-color: white; background-repeat: repeat-y; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="big450BoxContent" style="overflow: hidden; width: 430px;"><div class="reviewText mediumText description readable" itemprop="reviewBody" style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: medium;">When this book first showed up in my mailbox, I was a bit overwhelmed wondering, “how I was going to finish this book in the allotted time frame”? It’s a huge book at 635 pages not counting the other 23 pages for the Group Discussion Guide. The book is broken down into five books or sections. It goes through the story of five Prophets in the Bible: Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Obadiah, and Malachi. Each of the Prophets has a stand-alone book covering over 300 years of Biblical history. When you approach this massive book from that perspective it isn’t so bad. Each section flows nicely and I was surprised I was able to read Winds of Ruach so quickly.<br /><br />I had my favorite which was Habakkuk. Jonah, and Malachi. Obadiah and Nahum were a tad dry but still a good read. Just like any Biblical Historical fiction book some personal liberty was taken into the story. Some books do a poor job and it takes too much liberty into the Biblical story that we know of. However, I felt Winds of Ruach did an excellent job keeping as close to the culture and Biblical context in the five books. D.M. Griffin added a lot of scriptures throughout tying several together nicely. All these minor prophets deal with sin and straying from God. The author does an excellent job of using this to self-reflect in our walk with God.<br /><br />This was a good read and I enjoyed the book. I would recommend this book. I look forward to more from D.M. Griffin's books in the future.<br /><br />Disclosure: I received a book from Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts.<span style="background-color: transparent;"> </span></span></div></div></div><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CymDzq8GOz0_GruzB5qpHjOg2cywRkmGpu7t1WuuUQWegiVfqZD6bwUBytXkkc0DHJNgS9dr12bUyOeAPIJ59KnguUBpiPCSf6NdOnyLNNLztXn3SISzIWuDiiwaTq8FShTO-I2lkfGSn2IqR-Y6l63VJFO-zWGRHmeISSZmsWcZMOxqlzmPNFlRpta2/s297/Winds-of-Ruach-DM-Griffin-Review-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="278" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CymDzq8GOz0_GruzB5qpHjOg2cywRkmGpu7t1WuuUQWegiVfqZD6bwUBytXkkc0DHJNgS9dr12bUyOeAPIJ59KnguUBpiPCSf6NdOnyLNNLztXn3SISzIWuDiiwaTq8FShTO-I2lkfGSn2IqR-Y6l63VJFO-zWGRHmeISSZmsWcZMOxqlzmPNFlRpta2/s1600/Winds-of-Ruach-DM-Griffin-Review-.PNG" width="278" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>D.M. Griffin</strong> currently resides in Northern California with her husband. They met in middle school a few days after she was transplanted to the West Coast at the tender age of twelve. She has three adult children who have been an endless source of delight and inspiration. She also has a precious new grandchild who brings her joy.</p><p>As a native New Hampshire girl, she fondly remembers spending her summers there as a child. Thick accents, small towns, and fascinating weather stirred the imagination of her young heart. She has always had a fondness for stories thanks to her imaginative mother who would make up wild, adventurous tales to tell her while tucking her into bed as a child.</p><p>She truly believes that a book that sits on a shelf unread is like a planted seed that never blossoms. Nothing delights her more than sharing a story.</p><h1><span underline="">More from D.M.</span></h1><p>I am a creature of habit who thrives on predictability. That being said, Winds of Ruach fell outside my comfort zone. If you have ever heard the phrase – if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans – you get the idea. I was deep in the throes of researching and writing a twelve-book series on the disciples of Jesus. My schedule was set. The routine was fixed. I had spent two years dedicated to The Follower Series. In between writing the first draft of book seven and editing book one, I was divinely halted. I didn’t exactly hit a block, so to speak. Instead, I was inspirationally diverted. It frustrated me for a short time.</p><p>Looking back on it now, I realize it was a blessing in disguise. At the time, my daily bible reading took me through the book of Jonah. Jonah 4:4 snagged my attention like a burr clinging to a pant leg. “Is it right for you to be angry?” That single phrase snared my heart with a compulsion to self-reflect. That meditation took me to places I had not been before. I followed the thread of anger woven throughout my life. Not the anger that manifests itself in hot, fiery outbursts but the hidden, silent anger that can turn into deadly pride or unrecognizable prejudice.</p><p>Anger wears many disguises. Some of those are loneliness and grief. I began wondering what might have happened in Jonah’s life to make him, a man of God, so angry that he would directly and blatantly disobey the Lord. The first short story was the beginning of a five-month diversion in my predetermined writing schedule.</p><p>I was inspired by other verses as I walked the landscape of Scripture through the books of the minor prophets.</p><p>With Nahum, I pondered how tragedy affects the trajectory of a life. With Habakkuk, I explored the difference between authentic worship and disingenuous faith. Obadiah is a short and sweet book of the bible, but it packs a punch. The theme of the resulting short story is about claiming one’s true identity as a child of God. Finally, Malachi wove the final thread into the fabric of this anthology which is ultimately about the Spirit of God moving through history to accomplish His will and purpose. Malachi is a story about knowing when to remain silent and when to ask questions of God. As I wrote Winds of Ruach, I thought about the importance of destiny and promise.</p><p>Some of my early readers asked me which was my favorite prophet. Honestly, the only way I could answer that question is to say that it is whichever story I am reading at the time. I was greatly blessed while writing Winds of Ruach, drawing out biblical themes I had never noticed before. These five prophets are near and dear to my heart. Truly, the imagination is a gift from God. And yes, I did go back to the ‘routine’ in writing. It took three and half years (half a year over my schedule) but the series I was working on prior to Winds of Ruach is now complete. 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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I have always been a huge fan of
historical fiction. Then you add a bit of suspense, action, and romance to a story!
Well, let's just say you have grabbed my attention.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This story plot is 1942 on Jekyll
Island. It’s the beginning of when America entered War World II. Lexie
Smithfield returns to her family cottage after being absent from it for the
last ten years. She plans on selling the cottage. Her family stopped visiting
the cottage after her father died suspiciously. Both her mother and brother are
deceased too.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">She is the sole owner of the
cottage. The resort was lived in by her grandparents. Now the home needs a lot
of work to restore it to its former glory.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Lexie is reacquainted with her
childhood friend Russell Thompson. He offers to help her restore the cottage. They
both find themselves in danger. Russell knows more than he is saying about the cottage.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This is a page-turner that kept
me intrigued to the last page. This spins a different plot from most books in this
genre. The spiritual content was genuine and not over-dramatized. This was also
a new author for me and I look forward to her next book in the Suspicious Shores
series.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Disclosure: I received
this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Celebrate Lit Bloggers </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></i></span></p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aNA-zQgU4Nz0Y3peK9xMTj-kgwbP7UQMSKp6JfM9RTQ5PwZGrhfF_m0m2gF_tHTMZuWPRwKzj3BzdsR751wrWOy7DPFpz-08dDc7s81AceYt0hDKwbj8jiFxRU2UUovnq7kMyOcZTpXVwdLal-rQwSdYWXswh0Ttfz-W_9v345tyoO35ezjWqGCwkCf3/s284/The-Guilded-Curse-review.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="210" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aNA-zQgU4Nz0Y3peK9xMTj-kgwbP7UQMSKp6JfM9RTQ5PwZGrhfF_m0m2gF_tHTMZuWPRwKzj3BzdsR751wrWOy7DPFpz-08dDc7s81AceYt0hDKwbj8jiFxRU2UUovnq7kMyOcZTpXVwdLal-rQwSdYWXswh0Ttfz-W_9v345tyoO35ezjWqGCwkCf3/s1600/The-Guilded-Curse-review.PNG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Award-winning author <strong>Marilyn Turk</strong> writes historical and contemporary fiction flavored with suspense and romance. Marilyn also writes devotions for Daily Guideposts, Walking in Grace, and contributes to other Guideposts publications. She and her husband are lighthouse enthusiasts, have visited over 100 lighthouses and also served as volunteer lighthouse caretakers at Little River Light off the coast of Maine.</p><p>When not writing or visiting lighthouses, Marilyn enjoys reading, walking, boating, fishing, gardening, tennis, and playing with her golden retriever. She also sings in the choir at her church and leads a women’s Bible study group. Marilyn and her husband have a combined family of four sons, one daughter, and four grandsons. She’s still hoping for a granddaughter someday.</p><p>She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Word Weavers International, and the United States Lighthouse Society.</p><p>Marilyn is also the director of the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference.</p><h1><span underline="">More from Marilyn</span></h1><p>When my agent told me a certain publisher was looking for Southern Gothic novels,</p><p>I wondered what those were. What I found out was that they were gothic-style novels set in the South, usually an old antebellum mansion, for example, “Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte.” Think “Jane Eyre” or “Wuthering Heights” set in the southern United States. I had just visited Jekyll Island, Georgia and toured the Millionaires’ Village there, so those mansions came to mind. These homes, which were actually vacation “cottages” of the rich and famous, were built in the Gilded Age of the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is said that the 100 members of the club represented most of the wealth in America at that time. However, the members aged and passed away, leaving their wealth or debt to their descendants, the Great Depression caused many to lose their fortunes, then two world wars wreaked havoc on the country, so most of those homes were abandoned. Thanks to ongoing renovation efforts by the state of Georgia, many have been rebuilt. My main character in The Gilded Curse, Alexandra Smithfield (Lexie), inherits one of those abandoned mansions right at the start of World War II. The family fortune gone, she intends to renovate and sell the mansion she hasn’t seen since childhood since her mother believed the island cursed, due to some tragedies that happened to their family while there. So Lexie is “cursed” in two ways – by inheriting something she can no longer afford to keep and by the imagined curse her mother believes. When suspicious events happen around her cottage, she wonders if her mother was right.</p><p>Today, you can take tours of the Millionaires’ Village and see the former “cottages” of Pulitzer, Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, etc. You can also stay at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, renovated and now part of the Jekyll Island Club Resort. Some of the characters in my book were real people who lived in 1942, particularly the Maurice sisters, two single sisters who loved the island and never wanted to leave it, even when the President of the United States wanted the island vacated during the war. One interesting thing about the Maurice house: efforts to renovate it have met one obstacle after another, leading some people to believe the sisters’ spirits are still there and very particular about what they want done to their house.</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: Georgia, serif;">this complimentary
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</p><p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfF6qQRvzYEikNz1S3-7Lb5jsWIl7kIGyq-n3anreOPaG7XKltqf3KZiouBBG-8e3zKG8M8zJns83Av6Z-UyAMoEdiNIzKroKt3Ur93_KGZ9v-zDyWWc7zdCLlWa4ulSej3I1jyW1dGLUxQVJnA30lgNI387OEW2wBx1Hm2trjVJwRb1wPIvn50G_-qVww/s249/The-Guilded-Curse-review-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="249" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfF6qQRvzYEikNz1S3-7Lb5jsWIl7kIGyq-n3anreOPaG7XKltqf3KZiouBBG-8e3zKG8M8zJns83Av6Z-UyAMoEdiNIzKroKt3Ur93_KGZ9v-zDyWWc7zdCLlWa4ulSej3I1jyW1dGLUxQVJnA30lgNI387OEW2wBx1Hm2trjVJwRb1wPIvn50G_-qVww/s1600/The-Guilded-Curse-review-.PNG" width="249" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Marilyn is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/293d1/the-gilded-curse-celebration-tour-giveaway" style="background-color: white; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;">https://promosimple.com/ps/293d1/the-gilded-curse-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-88990994429024689222023-12-22T06:00:00.001-06:002023-12-22T06:00:00.139-06:00Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise by Anne Blackburne Book Review and Giveaway<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-n7dpC9ba8zBMXx2QhPwX8N2cq2a9iLVQU0wJJsbgs6qcZZ02v6A3EIPZXzzaFwmqjKHDmBqZjxMtLzkSS0Ol5cubVBE18el4ixq7X9Ql6iAb1hvOfsoSu4IbG9gxLP9h3S_20Q5671dFdVoeL_gEr5jyb2gv_8oBEvirmwUgox4LASAd55XTcJLaBb5/s837/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-by-anne-blackburne.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="837" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-n7dpC9ba8zBMXx2QhPwX8N2cq2a9iLVQU0wJJsbgs6qcZZ02v6A3EIPZXzzaFwmqjKHDmBqZjxMtLzkSS0Ol5cubVBE18el4ixq7X9Ql6iAb1hvOfsoSu4IbG9gxLP9h3S_20Q5671dFdVoeL_gEr5jyb2gv_8oBEvirmwUgox4LASAd55XTcJLaBb5/w640-h238/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-by-anne-blackburne.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fnIXJ4zdE8I54393o9q0x7O7ZPVWmnTIIAZYDC1wbYU-jpQAzdZrEDeFb3uK7chEFx0A-cwfyJCgpobib1Urlf-9Y4wtaVVAm83O8iDhjHQXZXz2JJL2kNzSNG2fYKuVukj0fQAEvhs5xcXG-RTuVdJIkMiGX71WZJFRAhWPMO8YZDQWKPe8IEeikIip/s299/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-by-anne-blackburne-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="195" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fnIXJ4zdE8I54393o9q0x7O7ZPVWmnTIIAZYDC1wbYU-jpQAzdZrEDeFb3uK7chEFx0A-cwfyJCgpobib1Urlf-9Y4wtaVVAm83O8iDhjHQXZXz2JJL2kNzSNG2fYKuVukj0fQAEvhs5xcXG-RTuVdJIkMiGX71WZJFRAhWPMO8YZDQWKPe8IEeikIip/w261-h400/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-by-anne-blackburne-.PNG" width="261" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Anne Blackburne</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Amish/Christian Fiction</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>December, 2023</p><p><strong>Ruth Defies Authority to Hold on to her Family Farm</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong><em>Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.</em></p><p>Ruth Helmuth has never been rude in her life; trust her to choose the bishop of her Amish community for her first time!</p><p>Ruth has worked hard to keep body and soul together since her husband, Levi’s, death. She tends her herd of goats, making her living from the milk and fiber she gets from them, all while running a farm and household by herself—and very competently, thank you! How could she imagine the bishop suggesting she should give it all up to another family, who will “make better use of the space”?</p><p>Enter widower Jonas Hershberger, owner of a pair of adorable dimples and father of a charming 4-year-old daughter. Jonas is in need of a larger place to house his growing business. Ruth’s big red barn may be just the ticket. Little Abigail is in need of a new mother. Ruth might be just the ticket there, too!</p><p>Can two independent souls learn to work together for their mutual good? And will they be willing to explore what grows between them? Or will Ruth’s fear over her “big secret” and Jonas’s caution about allowing someone new to get close to his young daughter, kill their love before it has a chance to grow?</p><p>Luckily for both of them, God’s plan involves the stubborn pair getting a little help in the form of a wise, elderly friend; a quirky orange kitten; and a smart little girl who takes one look at Ruth and decides she would make her the perfect new mother!</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3Sk2J9v”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p><span style="color: #0b5394;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">My Review:</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Anne Blackburne </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">is a new author
who did an amazing job with her debut novel. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The main characters Ruth and Jonas have both lost their spouses.
Jonas has a young daughter. Ruth isn’t able to have children. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">It's been only a year since Ruth lost her husband and she is
trying her hardest to keep up with the farm by herself. The farm is dear to her
as it has been in her family for generations. Life is about to get complicated
for Ruth. Bishop Troyer visits her concerning her farm. He gives her two options.
One is to sell the farm to one of the men in the community. Her farm has a lot
of amenities that would be good for a family. The second option is to marry
Bishop Troyer. The Bishop recognizes that he is much older than her and that it
would be a marriage of convenience as they are both lonely. Ruth isn’t
interested in selling or marrying for convenience. She wants to expand her business
with her goat's milk products. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Jonas has a four-year-old daughter. He starts helping Ruth
with chores around her farm. He loves Ruth’s interaction with his daughter.
Ruth is getting fond of both Jonas and his daughter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The story is fun with the mischievous goats, a guard dog, and
a kitten named Ginger Snap. The characters are well-developed and realistic.
You can’t help to not find yourself immersed in their lives. The plot is well-developed
and kept my attention to the last page. I look forward to more books from Anne
Blackburne.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253);"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253);">Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through</span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Celebrate
Lit Bloggers </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">in
exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></i></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4OcrrL13HoKL5nyjkW8cfNCbMZNG-upXdlOGy0ge08b6YGjXNRQ8tW-tdhJxLxkDc9QgarlJq-WhkTeD8Voy6Uz53w4T-Ysfmdv9CmmMTgbRc7kbyz9en38sDI221QdVTyBm2lGGzdFHszHEASau2hBwNWaWZJZ1MLLy43UyE0NvaVRY753F5ZPmGSvg/s290/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-anne-blackburne-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="251" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4OcrrL13HoKL5nyjkW8cfNCbMZNG-upXdlOGy0ge08b6YGjXNRQ8tW-tdhJxLxkDc9QgarlJq-WhkTeD8Voy6Uz53w4T-Ysfmdv9CmmMTgbRc7kbyz9en38sDI221QdVTyBm2lGGzdFHszHEASau2hBwNWaWZJZ1MLLy43UyE0NvaVRY753F5ZPmGSvg/s1600/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-anne-blackburne-.PNG" width="251" /></a></div><br /><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong></strong><strong>Anne Blackburne</strong> lives and works in Southeast Ohio as a newspaper editor and writer. She is the mother of five grown children, has one wonderful grandchild, and a spoiled poodle named Millie. For fun, when she isn’t working on Amish romance or sweet mysteries, Anne directs and acts in community theater productions and writes and directs original plays. She also enjoys reading, kayaking, swimming, searching for beach glass, and just sitting with a cup of coffee looking at large bodies of water. Her idea of the perfect vacation is cruising and seeing amazing new places with people she loves.</p><p><br /></p><h1><span underline="">More from Anne</span></h1><div><span underline=""><br /></span></div><p>I’m so excited that my debut novel<em>, Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise</em>, will release soon from Barbour Publishing! This is the realization of a long-held dream; 30 years long!</p><p>About 30 years ago I wrote my first book, a middle reader about a group of tweens who wanted to start a pet sitting business. I found an agent who worked hard to sell my series. Unfortunately, someone else came up with the same basic idea and beat me to the bookshelves!</p><p>Of course, I was crushed – I’d been so close!</p><p>I wondered if it was a sign that I wasn’t meant to become a published author. Maybe I just wasn’t good enough?</p><p>Being the tenacious sort, I rejected that idea and buckled down. I looked at each subsequent rejection as proof that I’d been hard at work practicing my craft, and would inevitably, eventually, succeed.</p><p>I read somewhere that it takes 10,000 hours of toiling away at the computer before a new author sells a book. That would be about right!</p><p>Of course, it isn’t the same for everyone. Some authors are lucky – or just that good – and hit a home run their first at bat. Others simply can’t seem to break in.</p><p>For me, the big break came nearly two years ago. I’d been working and polishing my Amish romance for a couple years. I also had a couple of other projects in the works, but I didn’t want to give up on Ruth and Jonas’ story. I queried many agents, being very careful to follow their individual guidelines. And finally – finally! – I got that phone call new authors dream about, offering representation. I’m proud to be represented by the wonderful Tamela Hancock Murray from the Steve Laube Agency. And Tamela quickly sold my story to Barbour Publishing, Inc.</p><p>What a blessing! All those years of work and hope and yes, faith, had finally paid off. I was going to be a published author. I still have to pinch myself from time to time.</p><p>And here I am. I hope you love Ruth and Jonas – and of course, Ginger Snap! – as much as I do. I have another book from their make-believe town of Willow Creek coming out next summer, also from Barbour. Both books are part of a new series called “Heart of the Amish”, and feature three authors. The other two, Mindy Steele and Lisa Jones Baker, are both seasoned veterans with a number of Amish and other Christian books under their belts. It’s such an honor to be included with them in this project!</p><p><em>Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise</em> is available now for pre-order on Amazon. And my second book, tentatively titled <em>Mary’s Calico Hope</em>, will be available late this winter.</p><p> </p><p>Be sure to look for Mindy Steele’s wonderful book, <em>The Flower Quilter</em>, which kicks off the series. It is also available on Amazon. I read an early release and boy, was I impressed. 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December 15<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://instagram.com/hannahbandanarama" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Hannahbandanarama"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hannahbandanarama</span></span></a>, December 15<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://familymgrkendra.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Happily Managing a Household of Boys"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Happily Managing a Household of Boys</span></span></a>,
December 16<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://shelivestoread.com/category/book-reviews/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"She Lives To Read"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">She Lives To Read</span></span></a>, December 17<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://coverloverbookreview.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Cover Lover Book Review"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cover Lover Book Review</span></span></a>, December
18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://www.splashesofjoy.wordpress.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Splashes of Joy "}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Splashes of Joy</span></span></a>, December 18<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://www.forhimandmyfamily.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"For Him and My Family"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">For Him and My Family</span></span></a>, December
19<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://hollysbookcorner.home.blog/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Holly's Book Corner"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Holly’s Book Corner</span></span></a>, December 19<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://cheriswalwell.com/visit-my-blog/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"JESUS in the EVERYDAY"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">JESUS in the EVERYDAY</span></span></a>, December
20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://becauseisaidsomyadventuresinparenting.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Because I said so — and other adventures in
Parenting</span></span></a>, December 20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://storiesbygina.wordpress.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":2561,"3":{"1":0},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":2575891}}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Gina Holder, Author and Blogger"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gina Holder, Author and Blogger</span></span></a>,
December 21 (Author Interview)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://www.lifeonchickadeelane.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Life on Chickadee Lane"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Life on Chickadee Lane</span></span></a>, December
21<o:p></o:p></span></p><p center="">
</p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://reneek-littlehomeschoolontheprairie.blogspot.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Little Homeschool on the prairie "}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Little Homeschool on the prairie</span></span></a>,
December 22<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><br /></span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0chCecsH3K64Rb8aVC7lLR9A_vddsWfFF2Dw-xY-HAwXKEypoZr4YULlXhq1MefZiQ1R2K4Ef0B__QTa5T3fIYjowgxBCYKBAHC8hXlfSfmdJ4NMc3988jfD7rJTysFsOFDXxX8sLccRYaiyIrXmPUzvZc0zZYDdifyFWbjohEQJWvD0nJU6FN65PlQQN/s248/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-anne-blackburne.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="248" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0chCecsH3K64Rb8aVC7lLR9A_vddsWfFF2Dw-xY-HAwXKEypoZr4YULlXhq1MefZiQ1R2K4Ef0B__QTa5T3fIYjowgxBCYKBAHC8hXlfSfmdJ4NMc3988jfD7rJTysFsOFDXxX8sLccRYaiyIrXmPUzvZc0zZYDdifyFWbjohEQJWvD0nJU6FN65PlQQN/s1600/Ruths-gingersnap-surprise-anne-blackburne.PNG" width="248" /></a></div><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Anne is giving away the grand prize package of a print copy of the book and a $25 Amazon eGift card!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2924b/ruth-s-ginger-snap-surprise-celebration-tour-giveaway" style="background-color: white; box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #007acc; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;">https://promosimple.com/ps/2924b/ruth-s-ginger-snap-surprise-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-801710718758499622023-12-08T11:57:00.002-06:002023-12-08T11:57:36.575-06:00Her Secret Hope by Shelley Shepard Gray Book Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzNTfI0mJ2mRHKW1DJm2rVGAozlWl7xCMI4wh3Ovc9SVIN2WzA4Aa98awv1XR4f5YOAzDyZFRIaoi8EJm8fa10uE5mciu7h8xXjGk9Xqaqg0Lnyy34fEdVRMMqtEMgi53-x782nss74Fgrbc9BvKQoJU_x-iGQDmf37uA2PitrvnlrI7An9mXHarBIg7F/s447/Her-secret-hope.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="290" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzNTfI0mJ2mRHKW1DJm2rVGAozlWl7xCMI4wh3Ovc9SVIN2WzA4Aa98awv1XR4f5YOAzDyZFRIaoi8EJm8fa10uE5mciu7h8xXjGk9Xqaqg0Lnyy34fEdVRMMqtEMgi53-x782nss74Fgrbc9BvKQoJU_x-iGQDmf37uA2PitrvnlrI7An9mXHarBIg7F/w260-h400/Her-secret-hope.PNG" width="260" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Almost two years after Lilly Kurtz first
traveled to Pinecraft, Florida, with friends, she's decided to make a fresh
start there. She's ready to be new-and-improved Lilly, a Lilly without a past,
a Lilly with no secrets. At first, everything goes well. She gets a job, her
coworkers feel like family, and she enjoys reconnecting with her friends. But
it turns out the past is reluctant to be left behind.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">When Lilly meets hardworking farmer Eddie
Byler, she can't get him off of her mind. But then she discovers that Eddie
actually lives just a few miles from her hometown in Ohio. Lilly knows that
he's not going to like it when he finds out what secrets she's been running
from. And she knows she could never follow the man she's falling in love with
back to a place where she's never felt accepted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Will Lilly have to give up on love in order to
find peace? Or could it be that love is actually the solution to all of her
problems?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b><i>My Thoughts:</i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A Season in Pinecraft Series book
3 was another delightful read. I have enjoyed following this series with Mary
Margaret, Besty, Ester, and Lilly.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this story, we find out more
about Lily. Lilly has decided to move to Pinecraft Florida. She is optimistic and
excited for a new beginning in her life. She finds a job at the Marigold Inn. She
even has a room at the Inn that she can live in. Everything is going well with
her job. She is liked by her co-workers and guests. Eddie and his grandmother
are guests at the Inn. Lilly and Eddie start to become closer but Lilly still
struggles with being adopted. She is afraid to tell him. Eddie is smitten with
Lilly,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Just when everything looks good
for Lilly a guest accuses her of stealing. She didn’t do that but her boss has
to fire Lily. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Now she is jobless and has
nowhere to live. What will she do? This is a sweet story. It reads slow at time
but I didn’t mind as the story was captivating.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This book is stand-alone. You
will cherish it more if you read the other books in the series. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I received this complimentary product
through Revell in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-64247375743008982882023-12-04T11:37:00.001-06:002023-12-04T11:37:28.251-06:00Wounded Tiger by T. Martin Bennett Book Review & Giveaway<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMg6aPCqAPH1AKxKOC0hcc3ds6NxD-RDTx07DqHW06GYmuFm5k6Tax_Yih6Xoy4tWhO7enRvB6S6O-Bawhm3Rt2CQG-2AALWp4rmC7anIPB-ECR6jKlRHfWeRzdgnnOEsY7nBihGvVYkUBfhrSq7nUJSF3GuL-Nq6F8af-rQJGBXz3H3PPduAV3G3Wjy_/s397/Wounded-Tiger-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="286" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMg6aPCqAPH1AKxKOC0hcc3ds6NxD-RDTx07DqHW06GYmuFm5k6Tax_Yih6Xoy4tWhO7enRvB6S6O-Bawhm3Rt2CQG-2AALWp4rmC7anIPB-ECR6jKlRHfWeRzdgnnOEsY7nBihGvVYkUBfhrSq7nUJSF3GuL-Nq6F8af-rQJGBXz3H3PPduAV3G3Wjy_/w289-h400/Wounded-Tiger-.PNG" width="289" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">"Bravo to an
extraordinary story! I can feel your passion in bringing the story to life - a
moving international epic! So simply and clearly written. I could continue to
write praises but think you have many already." — Yoko Narahashi (Associate
Producer of </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Last Samurai</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, Producer of </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Emperor</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, and
also known for </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Babel</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jumper</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">, and </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Memoirs of a
Geisha</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"The story of Mitsuo Fuchida and his transformation is one of the most
gripping stories of WWII and the Pacific War. This thrilling story of war and
forgiveness is a must for all." — Dr. Donald Goldstein, PhD (New York
Times best-selling author of <i>At Dawn We Slept</i>, <i>Miracle at
Midway</i>, and many others). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wounded Tiger is
the true story of the pilot who led the Pearl Harbor Attack, whose life was
changed by an American prisoner and by a girl he never met. Three incredibly
different people have their paths cross in ways so remarkable as to almost be
unbelievable if it weren't so well documented.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can purchase a
copy: <a href="https://bit.ly/WoundedTigerBloggers">https://bit.ly/WoundedTigerBloggers</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">My Thoughts:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For
the last week, I have been absorbed in reading Wounded Tiger. History has
always been my favorite subject and I enjoy reading books that tell a
historical story from those who were there too. This is a true story that will
capture your heart and mind. A heartfelt story of God’s redemption. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">One
thing that had me enthralled was the way the author entwined several individuals'
stories together. That is hard to do without losing your audience. I felt like
the individuals were unique and relatable, and I felt like I was getting to
know the characters. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
story takes place during War World II. Jacob DeShazer who decided to join the U.S.
military, eventually becomes a bombardier on a bomber aircraft. He and his military
unit do a dangerous mission over Tokyo. Jake’s life is forever impacted by that
faithful flight. He spent most of the war in a prison camp and many prisoners
were killed and badly mistreated. During that time a Bible came to him. There in
the darkness and hopelessness, he came to know the King of Kings and embraced
his Savior, Jesus. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Mitso
Fuchida is a Japanese commander pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor. He
was also instrumental in several events in the Pacific theater during War World
II. Not until after the war does he learn of a Christian forgiveness who had
every reason to hate him. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Peggy
Covell was in Japan as a missionary with her family. Until Japan stepped in and the family moved to
the Philippines. Peggy ended up going back to America for college. When the Japanese
invaded the Philippines. Many of the Covell’s were accused and killed as spies
when they lived in Japan. Even though Peggy’s family were only missionaries in
Japan she clung to her faith after the tragic events that fell on her family in
the Philippines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This
book was originally made as a movie script. Scattered throughout the pages are
photos, documents, maps, letters, and newspaper clippings. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">An inspiring
story that is worth reading. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Blogger Network in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></i><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">@frontgatem</span><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-43312830366854099692023-11-30T07:54:00.003-06:002023-11-30T07:54:50.118-06:00The Holy Reads App Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXf0Ey6HUExwUFSlNfMqOHeOIqSYEIc4XIdB3fOM6B2xsabgiiZm4rDA8gupI4FKQcckF80payuyVC-XP5Q0T0VRnn-4S6lQa9H-K8ZdZ03bJ2B-dPpbEt5CWg1721d8dLwbOIY_w-FuUfr0wnwharNqKB6cwJZN0jDW6nHjcNNzkwnZa2jw6j4OnnhiZ/s750/holy-reads-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="737" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXf0Ey6HUExwUFSlNfMqOHeOIqSYEIc4XIdB3fOM6B2xsabgiiZm4rDA8gupI4FKQcckF80payuyVC-XP5Q0T0VRnn-4S6lQa9H-K8ZdZ03bJ2B-dPpbEt5CWg1721d8dLwbOIY_w-FuUfr0wnwharNqKB6cwJZN0jDW6nHjcNNzkwnZa2jw6j4OnnhiZ/w393-h400/holy-reads-.PNG" width="393" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;">I
love to read books but unfortunately these days I find it harder to find time
to read. I always prioritize my Bible reading while everything else starts
piling up. My husband and I tend to get a lot of books from others who want us
to read a book and see what we think. </span><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 115%;">@holyreads_app </span><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;">@frontgatem </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmr4TZj2abFG-BJlOdcQnnyX-9miNmT8wnr9ZngKqzrVHgOYxFfy0M737WFnqiErYh1nbr6ie0prY4AbD9hmCMCJoN4J_VdXTP2cgXHawQ6PioXqtHu54md_54rvkxholgQW6pr_HEDcWKUe96fmUSvhV84-ZJh61rQuuvvAqbm5rjRMMapLILwsXToZqR/s744/holy-reads.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="744" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmr4TZj2abFG-BJlOdcQnnyX-9miNmT8wnr9ZngKqzrVHgOYxFfy0M737WFnqiErYh1nbr6ie0prY4AbD9hmCMCJoN4J_VdXTP2cgXHawQ6PioXqtHu54md_54rvkxholgQW6pr_HEDcWKUe96fmUSvhV84-ZJh61rQuuvvAqbm5rjRMMapLILwsXToZqR/s320/holy-reads.PNG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
Holy Reads app was launched in December 2022 by a former Ukrainian pastor
Michael Yurchuk. He wanted to see Christian books in a summary format for
bestselling Christian books and classical spiritual books. The authors are well-known
ones like C.S. Lewis, Max Lucado, Beth Moore, John MacArthur, Lee Storbel, and
many more authors. There are over 1,000 book summaries already in the
collection with new ones added to Holy Reads weekly. Other perks are daily
devotions, small group packets for home groups, or Bible Studies. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnOZ3JrWaayvVQKw47ivC-xRDo-bTezhSKtpXGp84f9V2yFIwVREXT-0d_bpekTz5W4vX72Bb3iu7ZwHALwv9Ci1VBt64dsZk8t0kUEBkXoOaPt-vncMyX9rtIZ2191GGkp21beSX8-bPvv0x27OBg7QGW40Hx_zE3pbLKCkf45Q6I8mZtOTOeZKe9Rzs/s1570/Holy-reads-app.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1570" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnOZ3JrWaayvVQKw47ivC-xRDo-bTezhSKtpXGp84f9V2yFIwVREXT-0d_bpekTz5W4vX72Bb3iu7ZwHALwv9Ci1VBt64dsZk8t0kUEBkXoOaPt-vncMyX9rtIZ2191GGkp21beSX8-bPvv0x27OBg7QGW40Hx_zE3pbLKCkf45Q6I8mZtOTOeZKe9Rzs/w640-h309/Holy-reads-app.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Finding
books is easy with the layout. You can look by topic. There are twenty-three categories.
Just to name a few topics: discipleship, Bible studies, theology, parenting, women,
men, and personal finances are just a few of the twenty-three categories. There
is something for everyone women, men, and teens. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You
can access the program on your computer or through Google Play or Apple Store
on a device. None of the Holy Reads summaries are produced by AI.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFYgT5AqDeuAxu9e2vkjdFjVf2TIeZcvMYBB9_-8lF142GGm4lZh0HQPBdq8erfIgY9OKl3NSpI6k56IAwZBEJGS-s1di1cmOzuraiZRlkrSdKS9rQD-Xf6X6fTq8wnoKual7G-cUh9a3jLp9NX97BLC91PHdcvu65w8C275O96ekUZYFuqabgVcLiZUr/s1575/Holy-reads-app-review--.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1575" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLFYgT5AqDeuAxu9e2vkjdFjVf2TIeZcvMYBB9_-8lF142GGm4lZh0HQPBdq8erfIgY9OKl3NSpI6k56IAwZBEJGS-s1di1cmOzuraiZRlkrSdKS9rQD-Xf6X6fTq8wnoKual7G-cUh9a3jLp9NX97BLC91PHdcvu65w8C275O96ekUZYFuqabgVcLiZUr/w640-h308/Holy-reads-app-review--.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Each
of the book summaries has three formats: text, audiobook, and video. You can
highlight, underline, and take notes in each book summary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
audiobooks are my favorite format. The recording quality is good and the voices
are nice. Some audiobooks sound like a robot but Holy Reads put a lot of
thought into the voice recordings. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5QJUmfy5wkppqsT6JSzoZof8BCS7qh9ZS1cajnduKwAed3iV7mH0tURJFt9UJzi5DztV_JzrpBxYTLhQ0__K3nMcnm9XBswaKUTcmcegerf_de6kWTNGjt3OiR7I7k-e3Gs9gkCNIWKNoXfWOFdkYy0QsCoq3SN-3Zs00t7wqlJxEgKWvmvzRSi3Q72b/s1576/Holy-reads-app-video.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="1576" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5QJUmfy5wkppqsT6JSzoZof8BCS7qh9ZS1cajnduKwAed3iV7mH0tURJFt9UJzi5DztV_JzrpBxYTLhQ0__K3nMcnm9XBswaKUTcmcegerf_de6kWTNGjt3OiR7I7k-e3Gs9gkCNIWKNoXfWOFdkYy0QsCoq3SN-3Zs00t7wqlJxEgKWvmvzRSi3Q72b/w640-h378/Holy-reads-app-video.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
video summaries are all animated and get to the point quickly with the book. They are nothing overly fancy and are concise summaries
that easily capture the context of the book.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZW7Dol9vN_H665zJEdejT95PamyzBpNQNdUj5ninLYGtFmxSlNxPoCFyzu4Fl4DdUGVN1j2OvJs5XIwA9_Mo0hE3vuv8HLzUS54Xs12WSZAe1JpMgHys3x8bDXpnQhyphenhyphenqLDbYSZxeZmUGFJm4cRDoCUCTsmEr39yaf_cPFVJFtFQ8p3uZBv2gR_rZLS7Y/s1869/Holy-reads-appS-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="897" data-original-width="1869" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZW7Dol9vN_H665zJEdejT95PamyzBpNQNdUj5ninLYGtFmxSlNxPoCFyzu4Fl4DdUGVN1j2OvJs5XIwA9_Mo0hE3vuv8HLzUS54Xs12WSZAe1JpMgHys3x8bDXpnQhyphenhyphenqLDbYSZxeZmUGFJm4cRDoCUCTsmEr39yaf_cPFVJFtFQ8p3uZBv2gR_rZLS7Y/w640-h308/Holy-reads-appS-.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p>The
Text format is just that a few pages of the book are summarized in a concise overview
of the book. You can look at a section overview while listening to the audio. Take
notes, and highlight sections. You can also change the font size, font, and
background color.</span><p></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You can sign up for
a free 10-day trial to see if it is a good fit for you. With the free trial,
you get all the features you would have with a full membership. You can sign up
for your free trial: <a href="https://bit.ly/HolyReadsBloggers">https://bit.ly/HolyReadsBloggers</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You have an option to do a monthly
subscription for $4.99 or a one-year subscription for $49.99 one-month
subscription to Holy Reads costs only $4.99. And a one-year subscription. $1
out of every $4.99 goes directly to supporting the women and children in
Ukraine who are refugees of the Ukraine-Russia war.<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_7lLc98Nlek579TSFNyYbuFkDH43nnJok8N7iIIuQdM314rpEZ7A5E1paFk67nvkZHpyQhcXe8vb6A3omkBCxTcKrIqmyj9NcCNo6OEkECBSS0JPOl0SE8aV0G0LW6VGHscuSBvGDvtrMEPjaVY44Vc8VS888UtnrmDQZQQxx67CeXVvuZJpbhS6Sy80/s1534/Holy-reads-app-review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="1534" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8_7lLc98Nlek579TSFNyYbuFkDH43nnJok8N7iIIuQdM314rpEZ7A5E1paFk67nvkZHpyQhcXe8vb6A3omkBCxTcKrIqmyj9NcCNo6OEkECBSS0JPOl0SE8aV0G0LW6VGHscuSBvGDvtrMEPjaVY44Vc8VS888UtnrmDQZQQxx67CeXVvuZJpbhS6Sy80/w640-h198/Holy-reads-app-review.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I looked up several books that I had previously read in the past. I think that the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; white-space-collapse: preserve;">summaries do a decent job of getting the key points across in the book. Does it </span><span style="background-color: transparent; white-space-collapse: preserve;">cover every point in the books? No, not everything can be touched on in less </span><span style="background-color: transparent; white-space-collapse: preserve;">than 20 minutes. For my schedule, this is nice to have an overview. If the book </span><span style="background-color: transparent; white-space-collapse: preserve;">perks my attention, then I can decide whether or not to purchase the book.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;">Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> FrontGate
Blogger Network in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">@frontgatem</span></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-84009058730805481662023-11-29T06:00:00.008-06:002023-11-29T06:00:00.143-06:00A Penny Saved by Terri Gillespie & Cynthia L. Simmons Review & Giveaway<p> </p>
<p center=""> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfcOotzr3HJioW0QUV8AFfyCbNVjpnIi0DRqcPMcjRKEtVtqtA6smux0k17jwdIasgrGb5pSrRU8-l8hiI7IigEX7aN27S-5aLQmgmu6wLvCXsv7eBKeHAJtaYrrPYoVtF09woUcUKAJkw7BVl3BCbFUPHWJ9gnZXYd119NIcWOjZU7u2o1na5h_2dH-j/s836/A-Penny-Saved-book-review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="836" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfcOotzr3HJioW0QUV8AFfyCbNVjpnIi0DRqcPMcjRKEtVtqtA6smux0k17jwdIasgrGb5pSrRU8-l8hiI7IigEX7aN27S-5aLQmgmu6wLvCXsv7eBKeHAJtaYrrPYoVtF09woUcUKAJkw7BVl3BCbFUPHWJ9gnZXYd119NIcWOjZU7u2o1na5h_2dH-j/w640-h238/A-Penny-Saved-book-review.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPqHcN7TQyXmxeM7eypCRUOqs31QUkLq_z2BzO9Bl7pX7hZJ6P_ooBe49f6ixdKTGdlB6KaZE9_0CA2aCgWlpCJWXrqbwLdcUwZE99HtOn9n0lZyk-zxGzeG5_eW_1mmavUmj898JdNa6go0Y47qVySc0-iDG4WYblJri4JZy-7qI1MccC0kp5s4cxqLG/s286/A-Penny-Saved-book-review-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="194" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPqHcN7TQyXmxeM7eypCRUOqs31QUkLq_z2BzO9Bl7pX7hZJ6P_ooBe49f6ixdKTGdlB6KaZE9_0CA2aCgWlpCJWXrqbwLdcUwZE99HtOn9n0lZyk-zxGzeG5_eW_1mmavUmj898JdNa6go0Y47qVySc0-iDG4WYblJri4JZy-7qI1MccC0kp5s4cxqLG/s1600/A-Penny-Saved-book-review-.PNG" width="194" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>A Penny Saved</p><p><strong>Authors: </strong>Terri Gillespie & Cynthia L. Simmons</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Middle-Grade Fantasy & Mystery</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>May 27, 2023</p><p>A Move, A Mess, A Mystery</p><p>Mason’s world turns upside down when he, his little sister, Olivia, and their mother move into their grandfather’s house.</p><p>Mason misses his cool friends. Unfortunately, R.B., the weird kid down the street, thinks he’s Mason’s new best friend.</p><p>Mason’s grandfather, a retired professor, stays in his office filled with musty, dusty books. Never realizing there’s a magical treasure hidden in plain sight. An 1860 Indian Head penny, named Penny, who is <em>alive</em>!</p><p>When Penny goes missing, Mason helps his grandfather look for her.</p><p>Will Mason find Penny and learn her secret?</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/46H70rk”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">My Review:</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">A refreshing story for teens that promotes faith, morals, forgiveness,
and integrity. The story is current to the youth of today. The book has some
mystery, history, and some fantasy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">It all starts with a penny, and not just any penny but an 1860
Indian Head penny that talks. Some fascinating history about the Civil War can
be learned in this book. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">Mason has left behind all his friends as his family moves in
with his grandfather in Georgia. Mason’s grandfather is a retired professor who
prefers the company of his books in his office. Grandpa has a treasure in “Penny”,
the talking Indian Head Penny. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">The kid down the street wants to be around Mason all the time.
Mason thinks R.B. is a strange kid. Poor Mason this has been a hard move being
relocated to a different state and he misses his old friends. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">The 1860 Indian Head Penny, is named Penny. She only talks to
his younger sister Olivia. Penny has a lot to share about history. Then the unimaginable
happens, Penny goes missing. They must save Penny!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">This is a fun book that I have enjoyed reading with my daughter.
The story is unique and we had fun trying to solve the mystery ourselves. All
the characters are relatable and likable. I hope to see this book made into a
series. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">Disclosure: I received
this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"> Celebrate Lit Bloggers </span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: medium;">in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span></span></i></p><h1><span underline="">About the Terri</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbCLyHLvaAPOMXOZDRTVdRWVYxCmwf7nBSxuxSDFzfGfIdGE03K-ZhXIjR_8TcDbAO-TDaUsqPNz0YV5btf5v9Sxj0qLJG5Sllfp_jaa4fGzEMTcV6M71t-ZX_HujuJSvMOYbsUfS0JJn5iA3hWO5U1sFxDP4w1hzswcIRGspvIh8rd0RPIF8-jDRgHU6/s291/A-Penny-Saved-book-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="291" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbCLyHLvaAPOMXOZDRTVdRWVYxCmwf7nBSxuxSDFzfGfIdGE03K-ZhXIjR_8TcDbAO-TDaUsqPNz0YV5btf5v9Sxj0qLJG5Sllfp_jaa4fGzEMTcV6M71t-ZX_HujuJSvMOYbsUfS0JJn5iA3hWO5U1sFxDP4w1hzswcIRGspvIh8rd0RPIF8-jDRgHU6/s1600/A-Penny-Saved-book-.PNG" width="291" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Terri Gillespie</strong> is a multi-award award-winning author and speaker and YouTube personality. Terri lives with her hubby outside Atlanta. They have one adult daughter, who lives in Chicago with her husband and son. Terri was one of the managing editors of the bestselling Tree of Life Version of the Holy Scriptures.</p><h1><span underline="">More from Terri</span></h1><p>My grandson, DJ, loves to read, but there is a lack of inspirational and clean books with Black protagonists. DJ loves fantasy and mysteries, and as his safta (grandmother), I wanted a book that gives even more, a sense of legacy with a theme of looking past the exterior to the value underneath </p><p>When the strange, awkward R.B. offers to pray for Mason’s grandfather and then brings over his granny’s tuna casserole, Mason is touched and wonders if he has misjudged R.B.</p><p>After tasting this recipe, would you change your mind? </p><p><strong>Widow Savier’s (R.B.’s granny) Tuna Casserole </strong></p><p>2 (5 oz.) cans chunky-type tuna in water (drain well)</p><p>1 cup frozen peas</p><p>1⁄2 cup milk</p><p>3⁄4 cup butter-Ritz-like crackers, crushed or crushed potato chips (R.B. prefers the chips)</p><p>4 oz. (about 2-1⁄2 cups) thick egg noodles</p><p>1 can (10.75 oz.) cream of mushroom soup</p><p>1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder</p><p>Bit of butter (it is the south after all)</p><p> </p><ul><li>Preheat oven to 375°F.</li><li>Cook noodles according to package instructions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain in strainer.</li><li>While noodles are cooking, in a separate bowl, mix together soup, milk and garlic powder.</li><li>Stir in the noodles and peas, then add the tuna.</li><li>Transfer to a 1-1⁄2 quart lightly buttered casserole.</li><li>Bake 15 minutes; top with cracker crumbs OR CHIPS. Continue baking 5 – 10 minutes or until heated through.</li></ul><p><strong>Serves 4,</strong> so Widow Savier doubles the recipe for Mason’s family so they have leftovers.</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><div><span underline=""><br /></span></div><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://debbieloseanything.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":4224,"10":2,"15":"Arial"}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Debbie's Dusty Deliberations"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations</span></span></a>,
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</p><p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="background: #FDFDFD; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWz1Qn9Ez6DQ8xBfG9ibxX7VDttcYXOd-2zPM6ra0V7X5QQj6OvWwyfAbkdAFeXvWTmZ5GW4C6TUdCSrQ7LxrnPXj3xR7KhZl0p84YGR2BRnjAUGWKt_WPzUCj1yLOzKqbFdepT63jew35XbZZieReIsE8EsE3oaTXuaQ4mB57YCsgbnI8RGWD4ITDUHw4/s245/A-Penny-Saved-book.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="245" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWz1Qn9Ez6DQ8xBfG9ibxX7VDttcYXOd-2zPM6ra0V7X5QQj6OvWwyfAbkdAFeXvWTmZ5GW4C6TUdCSrQ7LxrnPXj3xR7KhZl0p84YGR2BRnjAUGWKt_WPzUCj1yLOzKqbFdepT63jew35XbZZieReIsE8EsE3oaTXuaQ4mB57YCsgbnI8RGWD4ITDUHw4/s1600/A-Penny-Saved-book.PNG" width="245" /></a></div><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Terri is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon Gift Card, signed copy of A Penny Saved, and A Penny Saved Mug!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><span style="background-color: white; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: black; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/28eed/a-penny-saved-celebration-tour-giveaway">https://promosimple.com/ps/28eed/a-penny-saved-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-83626667924559299432023-11-28T11:04:00.002-06:002023-11-28T11:19:28.357-06:00The Old Testament Handbook Book Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7H57g38-6oaNPcgq8dgcpft-T5DXZU673YEmDDvkK3EYObWto3oIKoB7XOTCqMoKSXzNNxHc0vChsRY3LXQX_eGJ9_XVjIlfgzwotTFKHxQGv59b_mt0K6lt8xTQDs1VlAIzckoKQe8SVUyRiX53cs_BOEIZntk1lgpwOe7Lcsq8uOpJVbWEbiXds3grJ/s570/The-old-testament-handbook.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="471" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7H57g38-6oaNPcgq8dgcpft-T5DXZU673YEmDDvkK3EYObWto3oIKoB7XOTCqMoKSXzNNxHc0vChsRY3LXQX_eGJ9_XVjIlfgzwotTFKHxQGv59b_mt0K6lt8xTQDs1VlAIzckoKQe8SVUyRiX53cs_BOEIZntk1lgpwOe7Lcsq8uOpJVbWEbiXds3grJ/s320/The-old-testament-handbook.PNG" width="264" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Immerse yourself in the </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Old Testament
Handbook</span></i></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, an elegant,
full-color Bible handbook that includes robust summary content, charts, maps,
word studies, illustrations, and more for every Old Testament book of the
Bible. Constructed with high-quality cloth cover materials and a sewn binding,
the </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Old
Testament Handbook </span></i></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">is
designed to last a lifetime as a valuable companion resource for Bible study,
teaching, and ongoing discipleship.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 10.5pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0in 0in 10.5pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-text-bold"><b><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">FEATURES:</span></b></span></span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="a-list-item"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">High-quality, foil-stamped cloth cover materials
and Smyth-sewn binding meant to last a lifetime</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="a-list-item"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Elegant full-color interior design, including
maps, charts, illustrations, and other visual helps for every book of the Old
Testament </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="a-list-item"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">More than 75 in-depth word studies of key
words found in each Old Testament book </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="a-list-item"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Ribbon marker for easy referencing between
pages during study, teaching, or sharing </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Old Testament Handbook </span></i></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the </span><span class="a-text-bold"><b><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Christian Standard Bible® (CSB)</span></b></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">. The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b><i>My Thoughts:</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I am delightfully surprised
with the contents of</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <a name="_Hlk152056166"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f;">The Old Testament Handbook</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f;">. It has enough depth to dig into the Old Testament as a starting
study guide.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0UxJYF2rT3a5UQze-oVTMDypOaflfWxHKGplGBh2mv3Ye_plD_6ALO_9IVMt4sP6BbDFxa1JouRSefBC_U24Sq6PVCJIf4mKOpBEsUa_JdCcSOyoVX0Sumzh4AE-3cSfaG882pccZiwdJqbkKceluU210pA2H29U1Sa8u17UyaFs0NFHJjo4JO2gqIZ8/s629/The-old-testament-handbook-review-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="629" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0UxJYF2rT3a5UQze-oVTMDypOaflfWxHKGplGBh2mv3Ye_plD_6ALO_9IVMt4sP6BbDFxa1JouRSefBC_U24Sq6PVCJIf4mKOpBEsUa_JdCcSOyoVX0Sumzh4AE-3cSfaG882pccZiwdJqbkKceluU210pA2H29U1Sa8u17UyaFs0NFHJjo4JO2gqIZ8/s320/The-old-testament-handbook-review-.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I love the simplicity of the
cover. It’s a enim charcoal cloth-over-board book. The lettering is embossed in gold. The Old
Testament Handbook also comes in a beautiful sand color. Everything about how
it looks is just very appealing to look at. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The interior is full-color
throughout the book. The pages are glossy. I did get a bit more glare than I
wanted in certain lights. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The book layout starts with
Genesis and goes through to the Minor Prophets. The layout is similar throughout.
A few of the Old Testament books are combined in one section. 1<sup> </sup>and
2 Kings, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. The minor prophets are
combined and Ezra and Nehemiah are also combined together. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There is an introduction that
gives you a bit of background, and information about the author, message and purpose,
summary, and structure. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It has an outline for each book
except for the books that are combined together. They are also combined in the
outline. It breaks down the chapters in small bites and gives a nice overview. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Word Study-The word study is
usually around 3 words. The words are Hebrew words in transliteration to help
you pronounce the word. The CSB transliteration is used. It tells you what verse
the word is used in, how many occurrences in the Old Testament, and a focus
passage in the book. A brief information of the word and passages of use. I would
have loved to see the Hebrew along with the transliteration for those who read Hebrew.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Another feature of the book is
a nicely laid-out timeline in most of the books. If not, a timeline there are
charts. I thought the charts were unique compared to some that I have seen in
other study resources. You will also find familiar charts that cover essential
study tools. There are maps, family trees, diagrams, and key points of how it points
to Jesus in the New Testament. A lot of key points, scriptures, and quotes are included.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Overall, I think this is a nice
study tool addition to your daily study. I would have loved to see a list in
the back of the book of the different resources and charts to be able to
quickly find something. Even a glossary of the Hebrew words in both Hebrew and
transliteration so you can look up the page. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This would make a nice gift for
someone special or a treat for yourself. This would benefit new believers and I
think most teens could benefit from this and start them out on learning how to
study the word. It would let them see the importance of the Old Testament. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-6606333082710400892023-11-09T10:38:00.001-06:002023-11-09T10:38:06.875-06:00Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard Book Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxt96w9IC5vGCPUXA1UDhMx5zvec6M3d-enqkdwWIcg4U4cAUX2SlNNpedBplP2FAYosbWBq5s_bbJgjuDbdcuuNx0ShZjEfzB7wwDqrYT52CkC9SaOsJBHLU01gKO6-b8GVRt0btW8amLBnHsFJEtZvIv35xDg78G1ijSJCSBwaHe8m_xy0DzapOWuK8c/s321/Shadows-at-Dusk.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="210" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxt96w9IC5vGCPUXA1UDhMx5zvec6M3d-enqkdwWIcg4U4cAUX2SlNNpedBplP2FAYosbWBq5s_bbJgjuDbdcuuNx0ShZjEfzB7wwDqrYT52CkC9SaOsJBHLU01gKO6-b8GVRt0btW8amLBnHsFJEtZvIv35xDg78G1ijSJCSBwaHe8m_xy0DzapOWuK8c/w261-h400/Shadows-at-Dusk.PNG" width="261" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Montana Detective Trevor West is desperate to
learn what happened to his sister, who went missing in Alaska over a year ago,
leaving nothing but a few photographs as clues to her whereabouts. At the advice
of Police Chief Autumn Long, Trevor enlists the help of an experienced bush
pilot. If Carrie James can't help him find the places in the photographs, no
one can.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">
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<span style="background: white;">But Carrie has her own agenda. Grieving the
death of her closest friend and the only person she could trust, Carrie will
help Trevor find his sister on one condition--that he help her track down her
friend's killer.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">As the two close in on the answers they crave,
they'll face dangers and connections they could not have imagined. They'll have
to learn to trust one another--and face the dark secrets of the past--if they
are ever to discover the truth and bring a killer to justice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My Thoughts:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This action-packed suspense mystery will take
you from Africa to Alaska. You won’t be disappointed with this page-turner and
the plot. The plot is complex and there is a lot going on but as usual, the
author doesn’t disappoint.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I loved the characters as they
were relatable and you couldn’t help to not invest your heart into the
characters. Carrie’s life was one of betrayal and deep hurt. She moved to Alaska thanks to a close friend
Isaac who helped her move beyond the hurt and move forward. They are partners
in business.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Carrie is a pilot of
a float plane and Trevor hires her to fly over a location where he can match
some photos that his sister left behind. Those photos lead Carrie and Trevor on
a perilous journey that gets the attention of the person involved in Trevor's
sister going missing. Now that they opened a can of worms, they have people
chasing them and trying to eliminate them. Carrie gets invested after her friend and partner,
Isaac is killed as Trevor and her team up to investigate the disappearance of Trevor's
sister and the murder of her friend.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You will also get to
catch up with Autumn Long from the first book in the series, Cold Light of Day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111;">It is a wonderfully
written Christian suspense with faith and a bit of clean romance. I highly
recommend </span>Shadows at Dusk by
Elizabeth Goddard.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For
more information about Elizabeth Goddard books, visit her website at</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4f81bd; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.elizabethgoddard.com/" style="outline: 0px;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #4f81bd; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-themecolor: accent1; padding: 0in;">http://www.elizabethgoddard.com</span></a>.</span></p>
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<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">You
can connect with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook:<span style="color: #7a7a7a;"> </span><strong style="outline: 0px;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #4f81bd; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://facebook.com/elizabethgoddardauthor" style="outline: 0px;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-weight: normal; mso-themecolor: accent1;">http://facebook.com/elizabethgoddardauthor</span></a></span></strong><span style="color: #4f81bd;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Twitter:<span style="color: #7a7a7a;"> </span><strong style="outline: 0px;"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #4f81bd; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://twitter.com/bethgoddard" style="outline: 0px;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-weight: normal; mso-themecolor: accent1;">http://twitter.com/bethgoddard</span></a></span></strong><span style="color: #7a7a7a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I received this complimentary product
through Revell in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-65963354095458324132023-11-03T08:37:00.000-05:002023-11-03T08:37:23.838-05:00Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence Book Review and Giveaway<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tJQ-29umGRcicuF4VRMtTbe8dtFhoWGWVF2pOsWTbtwVta_qx7NKg-v77vJiGoyOBA21VCj-DdBaXwyxyIu6BxujeJL_xaSuLc9Uaq8RvIM_pb-lIRZtVWnkwfg2sNzvKg2UU3cSY7VNvEXw8VyfYZM2jJL2yZyo3s__mtrUT-UBshY61vVjxtFv88Ez/s840/Soulful-Review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="840" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tJQ-29umGRcicuF4VRMtTbe8dtFhoWGWVF2pOsWTbtwVta_qx7NKg-v77vJiGoyOBA21VCj-DdBaXwyxyIu6BxujeJL_xaSuLc9Uaq8RvIM_pb-lIRZtVWnkwfg2sNzvKg2UU3cSY7VNvEXw8VyfYZM2jJL2yZyo3s__mtrUT-UBshY61vVjxtFv88Ez/w640-h240/Soulful-Review.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xUiBvwgr4tKK7DmwKKr7gX9wiL38cq72g6qjgVapcfe7KjrQfowizbWtxAVNB3wI3lvF7AUoO_FbQ3ZrPuh22Vx8CqmhsP5tvSXaOxACPXblMi_8J_2fWPgGoQ9JnpRIYnYAA0bruGtUXSboAWyZsOue_j0Ehhwt20cAskStUGft3hem_4-p8nLd5ssM/s294/soulful-book-review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="205" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xUiBvwgr4tKK7DmwKKr7gX9wiL38cq72g6qjgVapcfe7KjrQfowizbWtxAVNB3wI3lvF7AUoO_FbQ3ZrPuh22Vx8CqmhsP5tvSXaOxACPXblMi_8J_2fWPgGoQ9JnpRIYnYAA0bruGtUXSboAWyZsOue_j0Ehhwt20cAskStUGft3hem_4-p8nLd5ssM/s1600/soulful-book-review.PNG" width="205" /></a></div><p><strong>Book: </strong>Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>David Espindola</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Non-Fiction</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>May 22, 2023</p><p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) has hit an inflection point – ChatGPT has popularized its use. The implications are staggering. Machines are gradually but relentlessly encroaching on what was once believed to be the exclusive realm of tasks performed by humans. The displacement of jobs and consequent technical unemployment is inescapable. But those who can collaborate with AI will be highly rewarded.</p><p><em>Soulful</em> describes the proliferation of AI and its broad implications for the world of work and society in easy-to-understand language. It explains how Human-AI collaboration will increase productivity in Education, Healthcare, Science, Manufacturing, Service, and many other areas. The book discusses the human condition, what motivates and sets us apart from robots, and how to use our intuition to collaborate with AI. It teaches how to identify and develop unique human capabilities and skills that will be highly valued in the future, such as empathy and lateral thinking.</p><p>The book explains how increased productivity due to AI and a new creation-based production system could generate abundance, changing how we think about the economy and the meaning of work. In addition to abundance, we could benefit from technology’s unstoppable deflationary force, which may lower the cost of our basic needs – energy, food, communications, transport, education, housing, and healthcare – so that most humans could potentially enjoy a high-quality, low-cost living standard. It also considers the challenges in crossing the chasm between the current realities of inequality, environmental degradation, and economic uncertainty to this new environment where humanity could benefit from the sustainable production of abundance.</p><p><em>Soulful</em> examines threats and opportunities from the advancement of AI and instigates deep reflections and thought-provoking discussions that will open the readers’ minds to new possibilities, preparing us to enter this unfamiliar territory. It provides new insights and investigations from multiple domains, including technology, neuroscience, social psychology, economics, philosophy, and theology. It concludes with a discussion about the soul – the uniquely human trait that is difficult to describe and impossible to impart to machines.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/464W1Yg”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p><span style="color: #38761d;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">My Review:</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Are you ready for AI aka Artificial Intelligence? It’s here
whether you like it or not. It has been in the news lately with Congress
creating new bills and stipulations concerning AI. Honestly, AI is not
something that I was familiar with other than me asking my phone a question or
the portrayal of it taking over the world in movies. I have had a few conversations
with some youth from my work about it and how they are using it in school. The
younger generation is pretty hyped about the possibilities of AI. While the
older generation is not too keen on AI. So, what do you do? We need to educate ourselves
on the subject and see what it is all about. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Soulful has a lot of information about the history of it. The
author brought up some interesting insights on the benefits of it and even how
it will be possibly used in the future. He comes at it from a Christian
perspective digging into AI. There is a lot of research and thought put into
this book. Not only does the author explain the benefits but also the implications
and the negative consequences of the future of AI. I appreciate that he does
say that AI will never replace a human. First, it doesn’t have a soul that God
puts into every human. Second, it has no emotions attached to it, no matter how
it’s programmed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #38761d;">AI will continue to affect every part of our lives. He gives
you some possible scenarios for the future with AI. How it will affect employment
and different industries. We need to understand AI in our world. Do we fight
against AI? It’s here to stay because whether we like it or not, we need to
understand the consequences and benefits it will bring and adapt and grow with
it in some areas. He gives an optimistic view of AI from a balanced view. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #38761d;">I can usually read a book in a few days. Soulful: You in the
Future of Artificial Intelligence was not a fast read for me. It had a lot of
information that was boring research and technical information. The book was
well worth reading despite it not being a genre that interests me. I feel that
I have a better grasp of AI, it doesn’t mean that I’m sold on AI but the reality
is AI will continue to affect our lives. I recommend this book still as I walked away more knowledgeable about AI. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Disclosure: I received
this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Celebrate Lit Bloggers </span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #38761d;">in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6BOhHmoK58CY3SU5ZOoO9GSNCwhIfRDYmCjJmQcpi28JcJwVKxu5zNtKD3HKcv6mR0VA1xIdVGQCf7NBW4mtRO8lKGLMb5sAEiTbdS7igPYKTeZa9ktOw5qGiBsYzq6v8g9RiWRgRhaowLCzkvKQ9NMGxNnxNWeqCAw_hXWPhJf8_iyVGfZX3HYbuZsc/s294/soulful-book-review-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="236" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6BOhHmoK58CY3SU5ZOoO9GSNCwhIfRDYmCjJmQcpi28JcJwVKxu5zNtKD3HKcv6mR0VA1xIdVGQCf7NBW4mtRO8lKGLMb5sAEiTbdS7igPYKTeZa9ktOw5qGiBsYzq6v8g9RiWRgRhaowLCzkvKQ9NMGxNnxNWeqCAw_hXWPhJf8_iyVGfZX3HYbuZsc/s1600/soulful-book-review-.PNG" width="236" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><strong>David Espindola</strong> is a technologist, strategist, futurist, and advisor to business, nonprofits, and academia. As a former Chief Information Officer and consultant to world-renowned organizations, he has developed a keen understanding of technology trends and their impact on business and society.</p><p>David is the Founder of Brainyus, a company that applies the principles of Transformative Purpose, Lifelong Learning, and Servant Leadership to transform organizations and individuals. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Advisory Board at the University of Minnesota’s Technological Leadership Institute (TLI).</p><p>David is the coauthor of <em>The Exponential Era: Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an Era of Chaotic Changes and Disruptive Forces</em> (Wiley/IEEE Press), published in December 2020. In the book, he explains the impact of exponential growth, describes several technology platforms that are converging to create the Exponential Era, and provides a detailed, practical strategic planning methodology to help companies succeed in these unprecedented times.</p><p>You can learn more about the author on his website: <a href="”http://davidespindola.com/”">DavidEspindola.com</a>.</p><h1><span underline="">More from David</span></h1><p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage these days. Until recently, AI was only a topic of conversation within academic or high-tech company circles. But after the advent of ChatGPT, AI has captured the attention and imagination of the average person, as well as business people and legislators worried about its impact on our future.</p><p>In its current stage, AI is designated as narrow or weak because, despite its ability to do a few things better than humans, it does not have the general intellectual capabilities that we possess. The next stage, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), is the holy grail of computer science. It is debatable if and when we will reach the AGI stage, but if we do, it won’t be long before machines become superintelligent (ASI).</p><p>We learn from the bible that when God created the world, he had a particular role in mind for humankind:</p><p>“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’”</p><p>Genesis 1:26</p><p>No other species has been gifted with the same intellectual capacity and communication skills as human beings, and this unique trait has empowered us to rule over all the animals and control the resources around us. But now, for the first time in history, a new “entity” known as Artificial Intelligence portends to take away the superior intelligence that gave us the ability to dominate the world.</p><p>Does this mean we will lose our superiority and control? Will the machines rule over all the earth’s animals, including us? The answer to this question will depend on your beliefs. Suppose you believe that human beings are organic matter driven by electric pulses and chemical reactions in our brains and that this powers our intelligence and consciousness. In that case, it is easy to conclude that superintelligent machines will overcome our superiority and rule the world. After all, machines are made of the same atoms and molecules, whether organic or not, so the only thing that differentiates them from us is their superior intelligence.</p><p>But if you believe human beings are more than organic matter — that we are spiritual beings designed by God for a specific role as described in Genesis — then the idea that machines will develop consciousness and the desire to rule the world loses its plea. According to the Christian faith, humans are much more than flesh and bones automatons programmed by DNA and driven by neurochemicals and electric pulses. God gave us a soul, an essential core of our being.</p><p>Some neuroscientists believe there is nothing beyond our brains, but if so, would superior “brains,” as in superintelligent machines, be more precious than human lives? Deep inside, we all know the answer to this question, but unless we are open to the possibility that there is more to us than physical matter, it becomes very difficult to explain why. Artificial intelligence is forcing us to ponder the age-old question that philosophers and theologians have considered: What does it mean to be human?</p><p><em>Soulful</em> examines threats and opportunities from the advancement of AI and instigates deep reflections and thought-provoking discussions that will open the readers’ minds to new possibilities, preparing us to enter this unfamiliar territory. 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November 3<o:p></o:p></span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiOrwz2ZVZyps-hUKViFYiWH4VtXyfGHKouE-T4-hfTCNDjKJx-QFB2GsFpJhoQFZDs83D0RkOR7h-0c3cSz-x-GNm57FifdXMI35fsOLrw3WV5Xn5aFlfK6umpxOuNo22zjQLivvdaTOYPzThBxoRm7lshGOF8N-bbRkucyPjvm3xxl7IVH2br7OLjKM/s253/Soulful-Review-.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="253" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiOrwz2ZVZyps-hUKViFYiWH4VtXyfGHKouE-T4-hfTCNDjKJx-QFB2GsFpJhoQFZDs83D0RkOR7h-0c3cSz-x-GNm57FifdXMI35fsOLrw3WV5Xn5aFlfK6umpxOuNo22zjQLivvdaTOYPzThBxoRm7lshGOF8N-bbRkucyPjvm3xxl7IVH2br7OLjKM/s1600/Soulful-Review-.PNG" width="253" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p center="">To celebrate her tour, David is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and copy of the book!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><span style="background-color: white; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: black; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2879c/soulful-celebration-tour-giveaway">https://promosimple.com/ps/2879c/soulful-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-75515139041220775392023-10-29T07:00:00.001-05:002023-10-29T07:00:00.156-05:00The Two-cent Piece Audiobook - In God We Trust Series by Dennis Conrad Book Review<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55KykPpKFueEK7iKcJHA8Bi9EuUTBJYi72XGDkUVcWUNUBICpxCjn14kRxX84hWedm_dm326WpclmPju6HtIOVW2WXoXWeEYXXI3_O6AhC0VQEDJ8O6aNus4risqnjHvw_LORt1qhRLlB_Dx8rcnjH6ic-FpNS4MUzWv8W__uDKixmmUtFYX-IjPvkF7W/s832/The-two-cent-piece-audiobook-review.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="832" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55KykPpKFueEK7iKcJHA8Bi9EuUTBJYi72XGDkUVcWUNUBICpxCjn14kRxX84hWedm_dm326WpclmPju6HtIOVW2WXoXWeEYXXI3_O6AhC0VQEDJ8O6aNus4risqnjHvw_LORt1qhRLlB_Dx8rcnjH6ic-FpNS4MUzWv8W__uDKixmmUtFYX-IjPvkF7W/w640-h242/The-two-cent-piece-audiobook-review.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiuliOJFoRIRf3J0iFMXfYFrEyhttPaHMLMucbZbpSL1pNjPmILkjEFjGD7Euqx93JyUZ7NUAabhPrOXsDzFJlPvgwSIAponQNRq-gxg-3sJZDmcBmPgV04kvM562PpN3K-PJCAOqo8f8aAK6Zo9kYi-LCouY45hmJtiI3Cgg2u_1Lu49fgdVzqilshi_/s297/The-two-cent-piece-audio.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="287" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiuliOJFoRIRf3J0iFMXfYFrEyhttPaHMLMucbZbpSL1pNjPmILkjEFjGD7Euqx93JyUZ7NUAabhPrOXsDzFJlPvgwSIAponQNRq-gxg-3sJZDmcBmPgV04kvM562PpN3K-PJCAOqo8f8aAK6Zo9kYi-LCouY45hmJtiI3Cgg2u_1Lu49fgdVzqilshi_/w386-h400/The-two-cent-piece-audio.PNG" width="386" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>The Two-Cent Piece Audiobook</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Dennis Conrad</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian 1800s Historical Fiction</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>August 2, 2023</p><p>Anne wonders what secret her three older brothers are hiding. When she finds out they joined to fight with the Union Army and would leave the next day, she give them each one of her favorite two-cent pieces, and says, “I want you to take one of my new two-cent pieces. I learned these coins are the first with the word ‘In God We Trust.’ I just memorized Psalm 91:2. ‘I will say to the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God, in him will I trust.’”</p><p>Out of a heart of love, Ann gives six of her special coins away, hoping the message on the two-cent piece will strengthen each person’s faith.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/464SPw9″">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> <span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">My Review:</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 3.75pt; margin-top: 9.0pt; margin: 9pt 3.75pt 9pt 0in;"><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">Seven-year-old Anne is at the general store buying her brother a birthday
present. The shopkeeper notices the two-cent piece and tells her that it’s a
brand-new coin type. He also shares with her that the coin is the very first
one to have the inscription “In God We Trust”. After purchasing her
brother's gift, the shopkeeper takes her remaining coins and trades them for
five two-cent coins. He mentions a Bible passage from Acts 20:35. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 3.75pt; margin-top: 9.0pt; margin: 9pt 3.75pt 9pt 0in;"><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">A beautiful historical fiction book, you will see the faith of a
child praying for her brothers and a stranger to whom she gave her two-cent pieces
as they all go off to fight in the Civil War. She shares with them Psalms 91:2
as a reminder that God is our refuge and fortress when we put our faith in Him.</span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #76923c; font-size: 14pt; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;"><u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 3.75pt; margin-top: 9.0pt; margin: 9pt 3.75pt 9pt 0in;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDtWjQgj8jIJYrVLHBwHihqSczFxBB-Ho2rw9-A_lYPTNnjN10IR3az-WhOGZFhnS9q_qf9cwqN2qkGWhyphenhyphenWqO_rDljyzsrtxJj7O4MY_TgkAK80tGMca1UtPT-gtKLAhcDX4ChwLJTyAtdv95Q1l7MZQoTkCrY9lEGjgcLyvcyVoCn8XS3u-wbX5U8Vf0/s323/The-two-cent-piece-audiobook-review-.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="309" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDtWjQgj8jIJYrVLHBwHihqSczFxBB-Ho2rw9-A_lYPTNnjN10IR3az-WhOGZFhnS9q_qf9cwqN2qkGWhyphenhyphenWqO_rDljyzsrtxJj7O4MY_TgkAK80tGMca1UtPT-gtKLAhcDX4ChwLJTyAtdv95Q1l7MZQoTkCrY9lEGjgcLyvcyVoCn8XS3u-wbX5U8Vf0/s320/The-two-cent-piece-audiobook-review-.PNG" width="306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daughter loves having her own Two-cent piece to show others along with her book.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">Back in January, we received a paperback book.
This time around we have been listening to the audiobook. I love both aspects of
a book. Having a daughter who is a struggling reader is nice having the option
of an audiobook. She enjoyed listening to the audiobook while following with
the physical copy. She is able to read the book on most days but some days she
struggles. This gives her a nice alternative backup. Through the audiobook, she
has now put the whole book to memory.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">The
audiobook read nicely and the narration changed up the voice for the different
characters while reading the book. When it was time to turn the page there was
a chime sound which made it easy to follow along with the physical book. At the
end of the audiobook, there is information on collecting coins and how to find
out the value of them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">My
daughter already loved the physical book and was thrilled to have an additional
outlet for this book. She is eagerly waiting for the next book in the series.
Her already two-cent piece she has is even more special with this book.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">At the
same time, her coin collection is growing a lot. She’s even saved up to buy
herself some nicer slabbed coins. She has her Redbook for coin values. The two
local coin shops in town have gotten to know her when we visit and her excitement
is contagious to all the employees and customers as she shares her knowledge. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">Disclosure:
I received this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;"> Celebrate Lit Bloggers </span></i><i><span style="color: #76923c; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">in exchange for my honest thoughts. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><h1><span underline="">About Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Dfic6qqChoOttPqK-N7TXzOh_JFmNav1Cb0Bbct2gUy5BGbYb4hBXWwnVnXfE_KUtuZ4VX0l4-AnXdZNqZgjCwV4Sz95TcmmJJNpieef5A_LbNxCFOKoWLi4PbWXoJYKCPYXVEqbGE7GdJog9p7IGzx8KVmXgfDujt0f6F8NRGslYLQ5jaG1h_KLqHsb/s268/The-two-cent-piece-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="233" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Dfic6qqChoOttPqK-N7TXzOh_JFmNav1Cb0Bbct2gUy5BGbYb4hBXWwnVnXfE_KUtuZ4VX0l4-AnXdZNqZgjCwV4Sz95TcmmJJNpieef5A_LbNxCFOKoWLi4PbWXoJYKCPYXVEqbGE7GdJog9p7IGzx8KVmXgfDujt0f6F8NRGslYLQ5jaG1h_KLqHsb/s1600/The-two-cent-piece-.PNG" width="233" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>A former coin collector for over fifty years, <strong>Dennis</strong> combines his love for the Bible, children’s literature, and sharing stories about the history behind coins.</p><p>He retired as a professor of Speech Communications from Barstow Community College. He and his wife served as English and public speaking teachers ten summers overseas.</p><p>He became a life member of the Numismatic Association of Southern California in 1973. He is also a life member of the American Numismatic Association.</p><p>Dennis is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a Fellow of the National Writing Project.</p><p>Learn more about coin collecting. Dennis offers free resources for children on his website about coin collecting: <a href="”https://dennisconradauthor.com/coincollecting4/”">https://dennisconradauthor.com/coincollecting4/</a></p><h1><span underline="">More from Dennis</span></h1><p><strong>Collecting Coins Can Change Your Life! It Did Mine…</strong></p><p>As a child, my friends and I wanted to know everything about coins.</p><p>We learned about coins through stories: <strong>Who</strong> was on each coin? <strong>What</strong> were coins made of? <strong>How</strong> were coins made? <strong>Where</strong> were they made? <strong>Why</strong> were some more valuable than others? and <strong>How</strong> could I start collecting on my limited budget?</p><p>Coin collecting is a hobby where collectors never stop learning! For example, when I started to watch coin prices, without realizing it, I was learning basic economics.</p><p>Over the years, I kept adding to my collection. Decades passed. I attended coin conventions, read books and articles about coins, and remembered where I had found and/or acquired each coin.</p><p>One day, my wife looked at me. “Will you ever sell your coins?”</p><p>“No.”</p><p><strong>That is when I heard God’s still small voice. </strong></p><p>God pointed out to me that my coins had become more important than Him. Without my realizing it, my coins had become an idol.</p><p><strong>At that time, at the top of the market, I sold my collection without regrets, and used the money to pay off my home mortgage. </strong></p><p>Now, God has given me the privilege of writing stories about coins, and encouraging others to embrace a hobby that has given me a lifetime of joy.</p><p>Blessings to you and yours,</p><p>Dennis Conrad</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">For Him and My Family, October 16</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 17</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Lights in a Dark World, October 18</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Mary Hake, October 18</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Texas Book-aholic, October 19</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">A Reader’s Brain, October 20</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Because I said so — and other adventures in
Parenting, October 21</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 22</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Labor Not in Vain, October 23</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Locks, Hooks and Books, October 24</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 25</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Lots of Helpers, October 25</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Cover Lover Book Review, October 26</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 27</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Girls in White Dresses, October 28</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Little Homeschool on the Prairie, October 29</span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbBwjE-v8WC9dq_jKiq91VhxmCQQZYtBESSuO4Mf8EtwLdlZX9YrgxK4ifrG1vjX3ehXASKauCN8s2kSFAcBbtbfKIK8aJSAWu2MC3J3ULuZ9tXfYK9rpWoPL2NA9Bycwjaqyldw_jXygt-iARJAH6C0Qw0vpcEYw-DDe-iadoCKDtC5uoFYNCfDupBYc/s245/The-two-cent-piece.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="245" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbBwjE-v8WC9dq_jKiq91VhxmCQQZYtBESSuO4Mf8EtwLdlZX9YrgxK4ifrG1vjX3ehXASKauCN8s2kSFAcBbtbfKIK8aJSAWu2MC3J3ULuZ9tXfYK9rpWoPL2NA9Bycwjaqyldw_jXygt-iARJAH6C0Qw0vpcEYw-DDe-iadoCKDtC5uoFYNCfDupBYc/s1600/The-two-cent-piece.PNG" width="245" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate his tout, Dennis is giving away the grand prize package of a $75 Amazon Gift Card and a hardcover copy of the book!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/28b28/the-two-cent-piece-audiobook-celebration-tour-giveaway" style="background-color: white; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: #686868; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">https://promosimple.com/ps/28b28/the-two-cent-piece-audiobook-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-37337473877899717442023-10-26T13:10:00.003-05:002023-10-27T07:39:22.536-05:00Ameo Life Review <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNsPd1SBK-eFT7PjL4va52K7piaWrIrwk1q9tovvKKA4D8bKq0LnoTa0uXrd-OkyrlH2xidOf76XRkQSS6_1DDysGSn5-gtNkAN4c8R4SpV8u_YmVnNPOrASv3vTouqB3KztgBspwS9VdkJQDsQcJRWHDxnz-cCZPDFYJ8oc4yJu0MJRVTL5wp_yj3xzk/s635/Ameo-Life-review.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="635" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNsPd1SBK-eFT7PjL4va52K7piaWrIrwk1q9tovvKKA4D8bKq0LnoTa0uXrd-OkyrlH2xidOf76XRkQSS6_1DDysGSn5-gtNkAN4c8R4SpV8u_YmVnNPOrASv3vTouqB3KztgBspwS9VdkJQDsQcJRWHDxnz-cCZPDFYJ8oc4yJu0MJRVTL5wp_yj3xzk/w640-h282/Ameo-Life-review.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #313131; line-height: 115%;"><a href=" https://bit.ly/3Qc6212" target="_blank">Ameo Life </a>has a full line of
products for your health and wellness. The company believes in using the finest
natural ingredients. All their products are free of toxins, sugars, fillers,
and preservatives, GMO, Vegan, and Diary dairy-free. Products are </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;">made in the USA.</span> I’m a huge believer in using
silver products. It’s great for immunity and skincare. To name a few benefits
that silver has to offer. I have used silver products with my whole family,
including my cats, and dogs for many years.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZTthgNtZRuxJj0ODph0YtEEuJ-BisqzpHTR5em02JxVrHSQMzEnhQ4r2pl7PgNZdYPWV5DKMzJcyVjntbCcHQ5l1nFxzEwXh-lZ7TS9BN-U4s6zOoqyTzFJyy61_89MI5oM1hScMqjZU9a0MMujRSDYZm49c_SCFHJXesW25iW1lE-Ilba0gB4Q46Ncz/s931/Ameo-Life--review-PNG.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="931" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZTthgNtZRuxJj0ODph0YtEEuJ-BisqzpHTR5em02JxVrHSQMzEnhQ4r2pl7PgNZdYPWV5DKMzJcyVjntbCcHQ5l1nFxzEwXh-lZ7TS9BN-U4s6zOoqyTzFJyy61_89MI5oM1hScMqjZU9a0MMujRSDYZm49c_SCFHJXesW25iW1lE-Ilba0gB4Q46Ncz/w640-h396/Ameo-Life--review-PNG.PNG" width="640" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 115%;">I received: </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Aloe Infused Silver
Nasal Spray</span>, Fulvic Mineral Solution, Natural Charcoal Tea Tree
Silver Soap, and Natural Unscented Silver Soap. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_F8qKcRaqz5IwVhFYrKJGohXcArww-hGDC_VaxusV5b5YXqqD27CEN3Cuzp_8tCdqEtgkGVB3m1ZG0t23Ybnxm2FTvVwu965iMZ_HLvnt9rLDuWUSI7jLf4Uw05Ky2u8Y_E9IRqtWQnfjVBXBwuwS1OpzMakYv9E-taLcIbunHNyANFVEuycKHdwIO4xq/s325/Ameo-Life-silver-infused-nasal-spray-review.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="325" data-original-width="289" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_F8qKcRaqz5IwVhFYrKJGohXcArww-hGDC_VaxusV5b5YXqqD27CEN3Cuzp_8tCdqEtgkGVB3m1ZG0t23Ybnxm2FTvVwu965iMZ_HLvnt9rLDuWUSI7jLf4Uw05Ky2u8Y_E9IRqtWQnfjVBXBwuwS1OpzMakYv9E-taLcIbunHNyANFVEuycKHdwIO4xq/w356-h400/Ameo-Life-silver-infused-nasal-spray-review.PNG" width="356" /></span></a></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Aloe Infused Silver Nasal Spray</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #141414; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I live in a
state with the worst allergies in our country. This has been a horrible and
extremely long year for allergies. I have used nasal colloidal silver for many years.
It works wonders with allergies. My old nasal spray dried my nose out and made
my nose scabby. It also burned for a few seconds after spraying it. I’d have to
use another product to moisten my nose afterward. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #141414; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; line-height: 115%;">When I
started using the </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Aloe Infused Silver Nasal Spray from
Ameo Life, I noticed fairly quickly that it didn’t dry my nose out nor did it
get scabby. It didn’t have that burning feeling that my other product did
either. I suspect that the aloe helped with the gentle non-stinging sensation. Aloe
has many benefits too, it’s an anti-inflammatory and it has antioxidant properties.
I loved that it helped clear up mucus and all the nasal congestion. After using
it several times I am pleased with the results. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSXVlMsxLKi7SfbD67QWT43p-il2sxsKAUMtII_e3i6pRVtOc0cvmCduEOuQ4I6Z9Euxlo8W2HXlfUnMOVIEyejf5nmnWaklVOpOQGhBT_ig8Yk3WkGw62yX8S8IgJqCYOIxjzM2RqXaOnt4zWXHbaYZtDPDPtSSV8D2on4NnaWYLwi0Xh5trcG24GxjFk/s635/Ameo-Life-review---PNG.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSXVlMsxLKi7SfbD67QWT43p-il2sxsKAUMtII_e3i6pRVtOc0cvmCduEOuQ4I6Z9Euxlo8W2HXlfUnMOVIEyejf5nmnWaklVOpOQGhBT_ig8Yk3WkGw62yX8S8IgJqCYOIxjzM2RqXaOnt4zWXHbaYZtDPDPtSSV8D2on4NnaWYLwi0Xh5trcG24GxjFk/w540-h640/Ameo-Life-review---PNG.PNG" width="540" /></span></a></div><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Natural Charcoal Tea Tree Silver Soap</span>,
and Natural Unscented Silver Soap</b><b><span style="background: white; color: #141414; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: 115%;">The soaps smell amazing!! There
are other scents to choose from like lavender, charcoal tea tree oil, oatmeal
spice, and peppermint. If you don’t like scents, they have an unscented soap. The
soap is all natural non-toxic and paraben-free. The soap is infused with 30 ppm
silver and essential oils. You can use it as face soap or as a body soap. It cleans
your skin naturally. I have been using the </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Natural Charcoal Tea
Tree Silver Soap</span> exclusively as a facial soap. My skin looks beautiful
and I haven’t had any reaction to the soap. <span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLPlV-ivWy1xI_W-TLxnIvsX971qzPaE1tjCFrCe-BB-_lYwVyvBn_zob01vgFUMJbWpizevbH7kelVwXp8Gmu4SEF69OVeVfh3lWxMrgC7EQSuvKIeUCsh0sga-SopFxo-p8spodstGU6nvmX9FvPcYwzEP2XoApmRXPV72SAY2iIrUwP3oaufHmedmg/s626/Ameo-Life-review-Fulvic-minerals-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="483" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDLPlV-ivWy1xI_W-TLxnIvsX971qzPaE1tjCFrCe-BB-_lYwVyvBn_zob01vgFUMJbWpizevbH7kelVwXp8Gmu4SEF69OVeVfh3lWxMrgC7EQSuvKIeUCsh0sga-SopFxo-p8spodstGU6nvmX9FvPcYwzEP2XoApmRXPV72SAY2iIrUwP3oaufHmedmg/w494-h640/Ameo-Life-review-Fulvic-minerals-.PNG" width="494" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Fulvic Mineral Solution</span></b><b><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Fulvic Mineral has several benefits for ulcers, allergies, eczema,
anxiety, memory recall, energy, digestive, and immune response. One notable promising
potential is chronic inflammation for Fulvic Mineral.</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">I had a few people ask me about how they harvest their fulvic
acid. It’s a mineral that if not done correctly can have high amounts of toxic
heavy metals. I contacted the company and they replied quickly. I’m going to
share their full reply as it goes above and beyond explaining. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Our Fulvic acid is made in a
facility in Arizona. The actual minerals (and this is what makes us different
from other Fulvic acid products) are sourced from multiple deposits. As you
know Fulvic Minerals are deposits of ancient plant life that have been
compressed in the layers of the soil for long periods. We see that vegetation
throughout the country and planet is different in each part of the world. For
instance, plant life in Florida is different from plant life in California.
With these differences, the nutrient complex also changes within these
deposits.” </span></i><i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">Rather than using just one mineral
deposit like most Fulvic products, we extract from multiple deposits. When we
extract and blend these together, this creates a much broader mineral complex
for the body. </span></i><i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">In regards to the heavy metals, we can
extract heavy metals and ensure proper lab testing with every batch. We also use
a 3rd party lab to test all our products for each batch as part of GMP
standards.</span></i><i><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">I have some immune issues that cause inflammation. I was thrilled
to add Fulvic Mineral into my daily vitamin/mineral routine. I haven’t been
using it for long at the time of this review. The taste isn’t bad for a lemon
flavor and it’s a nice mild lemon flavor. I love that it’s a liquid rather than pill form for maximum
absorption. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">I have used a few different products from <a href=" https://bit.ly/3Qc6212" target="_blank">Ameo Life</a> other than
the products I mentioned here. I have been completely satisfied with everything
so far. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Go check <a href=" https://bit.ly/3Qc6212" target="_blank">Ameo Life</a> out for yourself. Don't just take my word for it.</span></p>
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#naturalhealth #health #supplements #allnatural #Godsmedicine<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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through</span></i><i> FrontGate Blogger Network in
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-57632733047994001552023-10-13T10:47:00.004-05:002023-10-13T10:47:48.576-05:00Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher Book Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSLTWIqh4o_-9rUq10DJiCQcK9T7pjpNRjUoIbmZyXKqtRxvOkjpeXECN2mCR8G_1gwyJMq0dTSdwClpaubVAGDk1V3MH0024pkJ13hQljalNvLm0-umlL7XoRTmIqDn4ot3WM7xP0iZl-i8EnKVVWEwCGzXQVt8qpU1aRh5pKLEQw4EpG3geHwiQzb-q/s435/Lost-and-found-Suzanne-woods-fisher-book-review.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSLTWIqh4o_-9rUq10DJiCQcK9T7pjpNRjUoIbmZyXKqtRxvOkjpeXECN2mCR8G_1gwyJMq0dTSdwClpaubVAGDk1V3MH0024pkJ13hQljalNvLm0-umlL7XoRTmIqDn4ot3WM7xP0iZl-i8EnKVVWEwCGzXQVt8qpU1aRh5pKLEQw4EpG3geHwiQzb-q/w261-h400/Lost-and-found-Suzanne-woods-fisher-book-review.PNG" width="261" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">rudy Yoder shares a passion for
birding with Micah Weaver--and she has an even greater passion for Micah. Their
friendship is finally turning romantic when Micah abruptly grows cold. Worse
still, he wants to leave Stoney Ridge.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Micah Weaver thought he was over
Trudy's older sister. A year and a half ago, Shelley had broken his heart when
she ran away from Stoney Ridge to pursue a singing career in Nashville. Then,
out of the blue, she started to leave distressing phone messages for him.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When the bishop asks for
volunteers to scout out a possible church relocation in Tennessee, Micah is the
first to raise his hand. Despite scant details, he's confident he can find
Shelley. After all, his reputation as a field guide is based on finding birds
that don't want to be found.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What Micah doesn't know is that
what you're looking for isn't always what you find.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">My Thoughts:</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><a name="_Hlk148081338"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">Suzanne
Woods Fisher </span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">is one of my favorite authors. I’ve heard people
say that they are tired of the Amish genre. I get it as the stories feel all too
similar. Not with Suzanne Woods Fisher she has a way to create a unique plot that
will capture your heart.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Welcome back to Stoney Ridge as
you meet up with some characters from “A Season on the Wind.” One character
that I really like is Micah Weaver and was thrilled to dive more into his
character. Micah Weaver is known far and wide for his astute bird-watching skills.
He has a way of tracking down the hard-to-find birds. Trudy Yoder has been by
his side learning about the different birds as a sidekick. Their friendship has
grown deeper and a budding romance is growing.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Trudy has a birding log that is
at the end of each chapter. You learn about several birds and their habitat and
other interesting things about each bird. I love her notes as she has a unique
insight into their character and things, she is learning from each of God’s creations.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Micah had feelings for Trudy’s
older sister almost two years ago. She suddenly disappeared and headed to
Nashville to pursue a singing career. Micah had moved on from his heartbreak. She
suddenly starts leaving distressing messages and clues about her whereabouts.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">he community is looking at
possibly relocating its church in Tennessee. The Beachy community has moved in
and is causing some issues with the Plain community. The bishop asks for volunteers
to scout out the area. Micah is the first one to volunteer for the task. He believes
that he can locate Shelley while there. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sometimes what you find is not
expected. Mental illness can sometimes be a hidden issue and it affects everyone
close to you.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The story weaves itself together beautifully.
I enjoyed this story and getting reacquainted with old characters. The ending
was satisfying. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I received this complimentary product through
Revell in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-46086075332112215872023-09-29T10:22:00.001-05:002023-09-29T10:24:28.681-05:00Redemption in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd Book Review & Giveaway<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvXSmw552zoIYG0-tHEkxuzanN91DETx6ZPAG0WKm_s4bNiRBdzPEkLg5P-UY249Mz7nMqKqJvHofNtdxLd5XL3Yu_ep7uR0m0FdAyUnZ5wI7kVZN6w5uFAdQb4s5_CyQcV8fXESMOlNAbwXqf5HN_mXXAnWKm3FgA7DXFpIxg_4ZFNqWT81OW37yHBqA/s840/Redemption-in-the-Wilderness-Andrea-Byrd.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="840" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvXSmw552zoIYG0-tHEkxuzanN91DETx6ZPAG0WKm_s4bNiRBdzPEkLg5P-UY249Mz7nMqKqJvHofNtdxLd5XL3Yu_ep7uR0m0FdAyUnZ5wI7kVZN6w5uFAdQb4s5_CyQcV8fXESMOlNAbwXqf5HN_mXXAnWKm3FgA7DXFpIxg_4ZFNqWT81OW37yHBqA/w640-h236/Redemption-in-the-Wilderness-Andrea-Byrd.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><p><strong> </strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvDBloi9vr4JOzp_U7CEnZ6EOeWMnVTgEMoCNd7bVFLwERgSWQrJgcVDM9oMChUwcv93jnjM9H5LPLQ3fo3c-GvUcjUulOwhigQxbOh4nkwMWI0L-fWwK5xNHcdowsU7BJS_-xfi7UBGtijzJToyKrR3mkWmVj1t6KJKKMpaE7LPnl7GYXvv7OEWPaclU/s302/Redemption-in-the-Wilderness-Andrea-Byrd-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="205" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvDBloi9vr4JOzp_U7CEnZ6EOeWMnVTgEMoCNd7bVFLwERgSWQrJgcVDM9oMChUwcv93jnjM9H5LPLQ3fo3c-GvUcjUulOwhigQxbOh4nkwMWI0L-fWwK5xNHcdowsU7BJS_-xfi7UBGtijzJToyKrR3mkWmVj1t6KJKKMpaE7LPnl7GYXvv7OEWPaclU/s1600/Redemption-in-the-Wilderness-Andrea-Byrd-.PNG" width="205" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Redemption in the Wilderness</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Andrea Byrd</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical Romance</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>September 19, 2023</p><p><strong><em>Two sisters alone on the Kentucky frontier…love is the last thing they expect to find.</em></strong></p><p>After the death of their parents during the Hard Winter, Margaret and her sister have struggled to survive. Between her mother’s dying wish that Margaret protect her sister, and the nagging sensation that they are not alone, guilt and worry are her constant companions. And if someone is following them, is their watcher friend or foe?</p><p>Iain Donegal can’t afford roots, not with the pain and guilt of the life he’s left behind, or the memory of the drink that once threatened to consume him. But his solitary life as a long hunter in the wilds of Kentucky finds a new path when he happens upon a young woman digging a grave for her own mother. Unable to pull himself away when he realizes that she and her sister are on their own, he begins to provide anonymous aid. But when the women truly need him, can he risk leaving his solitary life behind to step in and fill the void?</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/44fLGHU”" target="_blank">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p> <span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My Review: </span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">This is the second book in the Frontier Hearts series. It is a stand-alone book. This is the first book I have read by Andrea Byrd. This won’t be my last book of hers. She captivated me in this 163-page book. What a heartfelt story. It felt like I had read a whole series in this compact book. She took a short book and made it come alive and complete.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">What a beautifully written story of two sisters Margaret and Muireall. They struggle to survive after the death of their parents. God showed up for them despite all the bad things that had happened.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">This historical setting is 1780 in Kentucky. All around them is danger from the wilderness, sickness, and dangers of men in the area. Little do they know that an unlikely hero Iain Donegal steps up to help the sisters. The sisters don’t know who is helping them at first. They are grateful for the help. Ian is running from his past, but in reality, he has already had his redemption. When the sisters are attacked, he is there to save them. The local pastor feels that it is inappropriate for him to stay at their cabin. Iain and Margaret agree to a marriage of convenience.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">The story isn’t predictable and I enjoyed the journey in this book.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRsWzR8UYfoxFnaAIcBxDixx7G6ECbc67KLxsR4rPsmHglyYMksoTNi0mCkjnIP0Umv0rEt-TvdMOFz-jNUfxCd4fZNx2Ib74TZUcBY83yxt0Ocq1AjkPBtCLOAh9_KGVLjS0ZeUDauMOhWYmdumv_rm0FFR0yBAOKjO3fnCOCM9d2W5SxGs3ksDVXD2p/s247/Redemption-in-the-Wilderness-Andrea-Byrd-.reviewPNG.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="208" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRsWzR8UYfoxFnaAIcBxDixx7G6ECbc67KLxsR4rPsmHglyYMksoTNi0mCkjnIP0Umv0rEt-TvdMOFz-jNUfxCd4fZNx2Ib74TZUcBY83yxt0Ocq1AjkPBtCLOAh9_KGVLjS0ZeUDauMOhWYmdumv_rm0FFR0yBAOKjO3fnCOCM9d2W5SxGs3ksDVXD2p/s1600/Redemption-in-the-Wilderness-Andrea-Byrd-.reviewPNG.PNG" width="208" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Andrea Byrd</strong> is a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, who loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. Often described as having been born outside her time, she has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle.</p><p>With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was time to show both herself and her children that it is truly possible to make your dreams come true. Now with over 1,000 contemporary Christian romance novellas sold, Andrea is pursuing her passion of writing faith-filled romance woven with a thread of true history.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Andrea</span></h1><div><span underline=""><br /></span></div><p>One of my favorite aspects of being a historical fiction author is learning new tidbits of information with each novel I pen.</p><p>Not only have I always loved learning, but I also harbor a deep passion for novels that incorporate real places and events. In Redemption in the Wilderness, I was blessed with the opportunity to research the beginnings of Harrodsburg, KY. This town was founded in 1774 as Harrodstown by James Harrod. What began mainly as a civilian fort with the building of Fort Harrod has endured more than 200 years of Kentucky’s rich history. Tourists and locals alike can still visit a replica of Fort Harrod today. And, you, yourself, can visit the original fort in Redemption in the Wilderness.</p><p>Beyond historical places and events, I also always find myself on a search engine with the strangest little inquisitions. Such as… What plants are native to Kentucky? When do said plants bloom? And which can be used as a natural remedy for this particular ailment? With this novel, I found that feverfew, a native Kentucky wildflower, was so aptly named because early settlers used this native plant to reduce fever. 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</p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: white; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><h1 center=""><br /></h1><h1 center=""><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWF4H_kORVxT5K4SrtiXm5Trd1bduX1BgJmgN3LZesnuBlN4TSTxvXvynopCD89sXcadX9RiiQpU6J17_t-eDb5U4m5F5b4HKnaNbCz-il48zuljdkCM0N4kLa7QZPs7vZh5gS-6-EOKAHdVFyAqt3lsC2FsVBAB2y6M48qxqh80R8Pts1Py0qArHfviL/s271/Giveaway.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="271" height="165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWF4H_kORVxT5K4SrtiXm5Trd1bduX1BgJmgN3LZesnuBlN4TSTxvXvynopCD89sXcadX9RiiQpU6J17_t-eDb5U4m5F5b4HKnaNbCz-il48zuljdkCM0N4kLa7QZPs7vZh5gS-6-EOKAHdVFyAqt3lsC2FsVBAB2y6M48qxqh80R8Pts1Py0qArHfviL/s1600/Giveaway.PNG" width="271" /></a></h1><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Andrea is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><b><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/2813b/redemption-in-the-wilderness-celebration-tour-giveaway">https://promosimple.com/ps/2813b/redemption-in-the-wilderness-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></b></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-50615433570461480162023-09-26T00:15:00.002-05:002023-09-26T00:15:56.819-05:00Preacher on the Run: The Truth Will Hold Its Own by Jayna Baas Book Review<p> </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOEFFqHzWUEckVgJOC8rW7aAsOLiEjpusRgzPSypoCU5MLidNRfpYd4wd7J_hrYD6oPGBj7UzE8LNpMz1n6YhEZizMZgBvxerQnpefVIXbdQAqFMTpGg4opBRRrRvHUg8lTe1yM1-mzxVSKlP8S4cZ-r_jcD7w7RGea-Rr-cSiz1j8dVDz4g2wXvIu4Zk/s843/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="843" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOEFFqHzWUEckVgJOC8rW7aAsOLiEjpusRgzPSypoCU5MLidNRfpYd4wd7J_hrYD6oPGBj7UzE8LNpMz1n6YhEZizMZgBvxerQnpefVIXbdQAqFMTpGg4opBRRrRvHUg8lTe1yM1-mzxVSKlP8S4cZ-r_jcD7w7RGea-Rr-cSiz1j8dVDz4g2wXvIu4Zk/w640-h236/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><h1><span underline="">About the Book</span></h1><p><strong></strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEYJK941p-bzHzvciS6ltrnLzVptHdYKQ8f--G3NbE6zdgpHNhT73UlYoy-Qul8K8q7XPRqLmxRf2KacxzpOtGFn5VwCS0AAJKk9x65ry1o6XyLgBL8ttCwR5ySqL-DTG_0HJQrrNSJfF7OHLlSD4VPtk2iiq0MsiagHjfyGGr0W38JjS2p4CzAhHo1Y0/s305/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas-.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="195" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEYJK941p-bzHzvciS6ltrnLzVptHdYKQ8f--G3NbE6zdgpHNhT73UlYoy-Qul8K8q7XPRqLmxRf2KacxzpOtGFn5VwCS0AAJKk9x65ry1o6XyLgBL8ttCwR5ySqL-DTG_0HJQrrNSJfF7OHLlSD4VPtk2iiq0MsiagHjfyGGr0W38JjS2p4CzAhHo1Y0/s1600/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas-.JPG" width="195" /></a></strong></div><strong><br /><br /></strong><p></p><p><strong>Book: </strong>Preacher on the Run: The Truth Will Hold Its Own</p><p><strong>Author: </strong>Jayna Baas</p><p><b>Genre: </b>Christian Historical Fiction</p><p><strong>Release Date: </strong>April 12, 2020</p><p><strong>STANDING FOR TRUTH COULD COST HIM HIS FREEDOM. FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM COULD COST HIM HIS LIFE.</strong></p><p>It’s 1771, and North Carolina is at war. On one side stands the power of the Crown. On the other side stands a dangerous freedom of conscience.</p><p>Former circuit rider Robert Boothe has spent the last four years leading the tyrant-hating Regulators against North Carolina’s corrupt British government. All he wants is a safe place for his little Baptist church to worship God.</p><p>But when Colonel Charles Drake arrives in town, Robert becomes a target. The Church of England wants him to shut up. The governor wants him dead.</p><p>Now Robert’s church and family are caught in the crossfire. And that safe place is farther and farther away.</p><p> </p><pre>Click <a href="”https://amzn.to/3DF2tJC”">here</a> to get your copy!</pre><p><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"> My Review:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">Considering everything going on in our country today, this
book is a reminder of how fragile our freedom is. It begs to question what we
will do if we are faced with standing up for freedom and our faith.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">The main character Robert Boothe is realistic and very
relatable. He wasn’t perfect and had flaws. Yet, he recognized them and worked
on them. He is a pastor with a family. His mission is to save his family,
friends, congregation, and country from tyranny. There are many characters that
make this a great story. The story is a beautifully woven faith throughout the book.
It may not be your denomination but the author got it right as the Baptist was very
prevalent in those parts of North Carolina. Regardless of your denomination I
think we can all appreciate religious freedom because if one is attacked then
all will be attacked. It doesn’t matter what you call yourself!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">The plot and characters are well developed which makes this a
delightful and heartfelt book. I could close my eyes and see the scenery of my
home state. Even the villain was amazing! The story wasn’t predictable and that was a breath
of fresh air. I had forgotten all about the Regulators</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 107%;"> and their influence in the
rebellion against the British in the years leading up to the War of
Independence. I remember reading about it after seeing something in a museum in
North Carolina. I don’t recall any other book coming at it from this plot of
the Regulators. </span><span style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Honestly, another great book that has been a favorite read
this year. </span><span style="background: white; line-height: 107%;">Overall, Preacher
on the Run was an interesting, action-packed book filled with strong morals and
good characters. This is the first book that I have read from this author. I look forward to more of her books in the future. I hope she continues to write historical fiction because she did an amazing job making history come alive, </span></span></p><p>
</p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><em><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">I
received this book from Celebrate Lit. No positive review was required, and all
opinions are my own.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></em></p><h1><span underline="">About the Author</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQa8vKAizExmJmB_jkML04UDyDSuTASClqkyTabEh8kURje8zBBJVOhIHWF-BKq6329MxEPHIAoSgBXJs3VVLy2TKM1wGLxNNchAf4rA-WX-no1iFPWRNnGm5h5qcfTl4-UROFtiCfGo9JYko-2VHLZqh4fweiPCWRXLs3WevERMKOf9BFTsW1L63gMCA/s304/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas-review.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="290" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQa8vKAizExmJmB_jkML04UDyDSuTASClqkyTabEh8kURje8zBBJVOhIHWF-BKq6329MxEPHIAoSgBXJs3VVLy2TKM1wGLxNNchAf4rA-WX-no1iFPWRNnGm5h5qcfTl4-UROFtiCfGo9JYko-2VHLZqh4fweiPCWRXLs3WevERMKOf9BFTsW1L63gMCA/s1600/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas-review.JPG" width="290" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><strong>Jayna Baas</strong>, pronounced as in “baa, baa, black sheep,” is the author of <em>Preacher on the Run</em> and a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network. She lives in northern Michigan with a great family of real people and the family of pretend people who live in her head. (Yes, she does know her characters are not real. No, she does not want you to tell them she said so.) Although she enjoys multiple genres, her favorite story is this: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Learn more and sign up for a free short story at www.booksbyjayna.com.</p><p> </p><h1><span underline="">More from Jayna</span></h1><p>Freedom is risky. If people are free to make up their own minds, they might discover they’ve been lied to. They might discover the truth and then act on it, and they just might turn the world upside down.</p><p>That’s a story that’s been happening ever since Christ freed his first followers from the law of sin and death. They shared that freedom all over their world, and the hierarchy didn’t like it, from the Pharisees on up to Nero. It’s a story that happens over and over again. And it happened in eighteenth-century North Carolina.</p><p>Almost all of the Thirteen Colonies had an official state-sanctioned church that could banish, imprison, or even execute those who did not conform. The most common “state church” in the southern colonies was the Church of England, and that’s what we find in North Carolina at the time of <em>Preacher on the Run</em>.</p><p>Imagine you’re a dissenter preacher in this time and place. Up the street is the local vestry, which you’re taxed to support, while you’ve been threatened with jail for preaching without a license. One of your church members is about to be dispossessed for not paying taxes—taxes he can’t afford and has probably already paid once. No one dares go to court; everyone knows the courts are nests of extortion, and you could be charged with felony if you stay at a meeting after an official deems it seditious.</p><p>Now the governor’s new agent comes to town—a man who is hungry for power, a man who knows you’re a leader not only in your congregation but also in the grassroots resistance that is rising against the government’s corruption. To him, your belief that people can go to God directly through faith in Christ without the state church is blasphemous. And your belief that all men are on equal footing before God and the law is unthinkably dangerous.</p><p>What would you do?</p><p>This is a scenario that set my story-loving imagination on fire. This is the story of <em>Preacher on the Run</em>. It’s the story of a spark that ignited and spread throughout the colonies until it was a blaze of revolution—not the rejection of authority but the restoration of rightful authority. It’s the story of countless men and women who faced persecution on American soil for the sake of truth and freedom. Truth never needs to be forced on others, because it can never truly be defeated. And only where there is freedom can truth flourish and spread and turn the world upside down. Because, as Robert Boothe says in <em>Preacher on the Run</em>, the truth will hold its own.</p><p>This is his story, and ours.</p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Blog Stops</span></h1><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="https://alenamentink.com/blog/"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Alena Mentink"}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Alena Mentink</span></span></a>, September 14<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Georgia",serif;"><a href="http://babblingbeckyl.com/" style="box-shadow: currentcolor 0px 1px 0px 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="color: #007acc; text-decoration-line: none;"><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions "}" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions</span></span></a>,
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><h1 center=""><span underline="">Giveaway</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tv86lQBgspLmw38hdnYEpP4hgjXjU4lsFLU2tIeBExGEZNdY_qGFjeXOiIV-9r6zMfKYNS0pv_yhL1WrSI8hAKZGkVxQV6PRlBgAFcw4cssxD_mi6jhN7yPi3HyaAq1zbgBJqjHMWZL1_JwJgDeDQcGzQypLtcTLsoOV5BNz80LhdJ-V3ae0wef903KS/s244/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas-review-.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="244" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tv86lQBgspLmw38hdnYEpP4hgjXjU4lsFLU2tIeBExGEZNdY_qGFjeXOiIV-9r6zMfKYNS0pv_yhL1WrSI8hAKZGkVxQV6PRlBgAFcw4cssxD_mi6jhN7yPi3HyaAq1zbgBJqjHMWZL1_JwJgDeDQcGzQypLtcTLsoOV5BNz80LhdJ-V3ae0wef903KS/s1600/Preacher-on-the-run-Jaynaa-baas-review-.JPG" width="244" /></a></div><br /><p center=""><br /></p><p center="">To celebrate her tour, Jayna is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed paperback copy of Preacher on the Run!!</p><p center="">Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.</p><p center=""><span style="background-color: white; box-shadow: none; box-sizing: inherit; color: black; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; outline: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/27de4/preacher-on-the-run-celebration-tour-giveaway">https://promosimple.com/ps/27de4/preacher-on-the-run-celebration-tour-giveaway</a></span></p><p center=""><br /></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-70950086699180124912023-09-22T12:22:00.000-05:002023-09-22T12:22:13.334-05:00He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox Book Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5449wL5MdktQk1IXe5PHuOTQqqO19d417WZzsZelttrglkzclXhtO60gpwPXdYAfl57HBgIsdCzI03i4iQoekOJihOW6mJbiIhTwyH5DXtDG85FAIcDFlT0j0Fb4LzkfNBtGEsZ1yoFtZvbKWMYHWdnGRLZhreR_28Kd0ZZpZBnbYX_UseCkwu3oOcYl7/s314/He-should-have-told-the-bees-amanda-cox.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="202" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5449wL5MdktQk1IXe5PHuOTQqqO19d417WZzsZelttrglkzclXhtO60gpwPXdYAfl57HBgIsdCzI03i4iQoekOJihOW6mJbiIhTwyH5DXtDG85FAIcDFlT0j0Fb4LzkfNBtGEsZ1yoFtZvbKWMYHWdnGRLZhreR_28Kd0ZZpZBnbYX_UseCkwu3oOcYl7/w412-h640/He-should-have-told-the-bees-amanda-cox.PNG" width="412" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Beekeeper
Beckett Walsh is living her dream, working alongside her father in their
apiary until his untimely death sends her world into a tailspin. She suddenly
finds she must deal with a new part owner of the family business--one who is
looking to sell the property. Beck cannot fathom why her father would put her
in the position to lose everything they built together.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #1e1915; line-height: 115%;">
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="background: white;">When Callie Peterson is named in the trust of a
man she's never heard of, she's not sure what to do. Her fledgling business has
just taken wing and her mother has reentered her life asking for help getting
into rehab for her lifelong substance abuse issues, making Callie's financial
situation rather . . . precarious. She's sure she has no right to someone
else's farm, but the money from the sale could solve her problems and give her
the stability she's always craved.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="background: white;">As these two women navigate their present
conundrum, they will discover a complex and entangled past full of secrets--and
the potential for a brighter future for both of them</span></span><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">My Thoughts:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">What a delightful and heartfelt
story. Having kept bees for many years I really enjoyed the contrast of the
bees and the characters in the story. It made me feel like I was back in the
hives. This story covers some hard topics like mental illness, anxiety, substance
abuse, and other difficult topics.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Beckett “Beck” Walsh is grieving
after her father’s death. She is taking care of the family apiary. She quickly
finds out that her father kept a secret from her. He didn’t even tell the bees.
Thus, the name of the book. The practice of “telling the bees” Was recently witnessed
after Queen Elizabeth died. The royal beekeeper informed the queen bee of her
passing, and that the new person in control is now King Charles. This is an old
superstition that the bees are to be told if anything major has changed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After her father's will is
settled Becket finds out that her father left part of aPeary apiary ownership
to a complete stranger. She didn’t know anything about this “business partner”
that was named. Callie Peterson is just as perplexed not knowing anything about
this man or his daughter. Little did they know that they do have something in
common and a reason behind the will.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Beck wants to see the family apiary
be successful. Callie has a different motive that involves selling it. They
both have many challenges and life is just about to get more interesting as
they discover secrets as this story weaves itself together</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There are other characters like
little Fern and her uncle. I loved both of these characters. Beck was an
amazing and heartfelt character. I had a harder time at first connecting to
Callie’s character.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This is a memorable story that won’t
be forgotten. It’s just a beautiful story in so many ways. I really enjoyed this
story.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I received this complimentary product through
Revell in exchange for my honest thoughts.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-66580063718911878112023-07-24T11:13:00.000-05:002023-07-24T11:13:06.529-05:00Cold Pursuit by Nancy Mehl Book Review<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvx0NRQM5_tvXEZVZ-SHqU6bQefSay8n5zH22Hn3r9IP7n6jMhU5Mi138lu8HsiuSwAFFCfMBQRLa1PCUbao8cMtyfI2RVhUmLG-S8OyuilhkHe_d8c7kw3Kh6oF-lEAch4xTtzgtLC9jxBDY6o4bL-84TP8WE45dw3E8Q4ErYeyOiFnooVn5SAIOplyq/s335/Cold-pursuit-nancy-mehl.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="218" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRvx0NRQM5_tvXEZVZ-SHqU6bQefSay8n5zH22Hn3r9IP7n6jMhU5Mi138lu8HsiuSwAFFCfMBQRLa1PCUbao8cMtyfI2RVhUmLG-S8OyuilhkHe_d8c7kw3Kh6oF-lEAch4xTtzgtLC9jxBDY6o4bL-84TP8WE45dw3E8Q4ErYeyOiFnooVn5SAIOplyq/w260-h400/Cold-pursuit-nancy-mehl.PNG" width="260" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Ex-FBI profiler River Ryland still suffers from
PTSD after a case went horribly wrong. Needing a fresh start, she moves to St.
Louis to be near her ailing mother and opens a private investigation firm with
her friend and former FBI partner, Tony St. Clair. They're soon approached by a
grieving mother who wants them to find out what happened to her teenaged son,
who disappeared four years ago. River knows there's almost no hope the boy is
still alive, but his mother needs closure, and River and Tony need a case, no
matter how cold it might be.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;">
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="background: white;">But as they follow the boy's trail, which gets
more complicated at every turn, they find themselves in the path of a murderer
determined to punish anyone who gets in his way. As River and Tony race to stop
him before he kills again, an even more dangerous threat emerges, stirring up
the past that haunts River and plotting an end to her future.</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My Thoughts:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Nancy Mehl hasn’t penned a novel
that I haven’t enjoyed to date. Cold
Pursuit is captivating. The plot, suspense, and the characters are amazing. The
story is clean, a tad of romance, and a lot of suspense.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The opening pages are from a past
event when River is an FBI profiler and she is in a life-and-death situation at
the hands of a cold-blooded killer. The event was so dramatic that she suffers
from PTSD and decided to start a new career to be close to her ailing mother.
Her former FBI partner Tony St. Clair and she opened a private investigation
firm together. Tony has strong faith and his belief has helped him through that
horrible event. River doesn’t believe and struggles with the event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Their first case is a mother
looking for answers and closure to the disappearance of her son four years ago.
Tony and River know that the chances of finding his body are slim. They feel
that this may help the grieving mother with closure and maybe find a body to bury.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Little do they know that this
case is more than what they expected. A deranged individual who is trying to
live a somewhat normal life is about to become even more unhinged. The story
has some slow parts as they are investigating the case. The end took me by
complete surprise. The ending also left me not knowing something that will
surly be discovered in the next book in the series.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253);">Disclosure:
I received this complimentary product through</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> Bethany House Publishers </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-21524449625434873982023-07-10T13:09:00.001-05:002023-07-10T13:09:24.589-05:00Her Only Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray Book Review<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bvuiUBFbnZn8sJ5FyUaCjO_5wD22WeRahkqeB7yehbWv9Gcvb09hlE1nyPrc19g2e7eINxx_SlriYN-4mOiMWmyLsEty0oH_G8zGKyIWndmZLL0dBIcTHUkFvz01PoZsFu-FD5yST5vBLA1GPsz_9ekVAOveoWW7V8Q6D6hulzQEym94r6PMCnWjFUDk/s338/Her-only-wish.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bvuiUBFbnZn8sJ5FyUaCjO_5wD22WeRahkqeB7yehbWv9Gcvb09hlE1nyPrc19g2e7eINxx_SlriYN-4mOiMWmyLsEty0oH_G8zGKyIWndmZLL0dBIcTHUkFvz01PoZsFu-FD5yST5vBLA1GPsz_9ekVAOveoWW7V8Q6D6hulzQEym94r6PMCnWjFUDk/w265-h400/Her-only-wish.PNG" width="265" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;">\</span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; line-height: 115%;">Sheltered yet adventurous, Betsy Detweiler is
on a mission to get out of Kentucky and experience new things in life. She's
got a list--a life list. What better place to start than with her friends in
beautiful Pinecraft, Florida?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
From the moment Betsy walks into the Snow Bird Golf Course to sign up for
lessons, August Troyer is mesmerized. Betsy is a mass of
contradictions--beautiful yet awkward, outgoing yet unsure, joyful yet
hesitant. She's like no one he's ever met before, and as the only child of
missionary parents, he's met a </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">lot</span></i></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> of people.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
As Betsy and August embark on a month of enjoying life to the fullest, they'll
encounter several reasons to back off and play it safe. But playing it safe has
its own consequences. This tender romance reminds us that life--and
love--requires a fair amount of risk.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My Thoughts:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">This is the second book in the
series, “Her Only Wish.” I have always enjoyed Shelley Shepard Gray’s books. I
have been enjoying the different scenery of Pinecraft, Florida. This is the
place where the Amish relax and leave life back in their Amish community.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Betsy Detweiler has been sheltered
her whole life. She has created a ‘life list” of things she wants to do. You may
remember Betsy from book one. Betsy has always been sheltered due to her asthma.
She is determined to find her own way and an adventure. She wants to learn golf,
swimming, and so many other things her parents wouldn’t let her do because of
her asthma and the fear of losing her.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Betsy has an affectionate personality
and a zeal for life. She signs up for golf lessons and her instructor is August
Troyer. August grew up with his family as missionaries. Both end up spending
more time together.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Betsy ends up having a severe
asthma attack and ends up in the hospital. Her parents end up rushing to
Pinecraft. August has a complicated relationship with his parents. His father
is hurt while in the mission fields, they want him to fly to Africa. They both
take risks that they hope will in the end lead to each other.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span>I received this complimentary product through
Revell in exchange for my honest thoughts.</span></p><p>
</p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-30070829001731992882023-07-05T13:16:00.003-05:002023-07-05T13:54:42.663-05:00Student Life Application Study Bible NLT Review and Giveaway<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqLE2BQ2vJzPQEIIsKxZWs4pz4_X8ugqpH9W0XzZ96a3JDxSeQxuA1e9yl3yAujrL62DKHPRcMLjBRLfFP0G1rxmn8XzjmezEsKc5xxdZq6-glLZvv2ogGb7Ne4-FkSgcyO_jvArMpFBLls1HTp-DWHXekOoxNjjPb3qmhVF4NgPKgEa5cQVF6XGxFdqr/s829/Student-Life-Application-Bible-Review-.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="829" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqLE2BQ2vJzPQEIIsKxZWs4pz4_X8ugqpH9W0XzZ96a3JDxSeQxuA1e9yl3yAujrL62DKHPRcMLjBRLfFP0G1rxmn8XzjmezEsKc5xxdZq6-glLZvv2ogGb7Ne4-FkSgcyO_jvArMpFBLls1HTp-DWHXekOoxNjjPb3qmhVF4NgPKgEa5cQVF6XGxFdqr/w640-h524/Student-Life-Application-Bible-Review-.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111;">The
visually engaging <i>NLT Student Life Application Study Bible</i> brings
learning to life for those who want to get serious about their study of
Scripture. It invites readers into an ever-deeper knowledge of God and his work
in the world. It features a beautiful, four-color interior that appeals to
younger readers as well as adults of any age. This Bible features the New
Living Translation and is equipped with the Filament Bible app. It’s perfect
for those looking for an innovative New Living Translation study Bible.<br />
<br />
Features of the <i>NLT Student LASB</i> include:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">27,000+ in-print and in-app study notes;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">a reading guide that traces the Bible’s big story;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">81 biographical summaries of the lives of important people in
the Bible;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">137 pictures illustrating objects and places;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">answers to 59 vital questions about the basics of Christian
belief and what it means to live as a Christian;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">316 maps, charts, and infographics;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">the Filament Bible app; and<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">the clear and accurate New Living Translation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111;">Enhance
your Bible study with the free Filament Bible app.</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #0f1111;"><br />
<br />
The Filament Bible app is a powerful Bible-study tool featuring commentary and
thousands of study notes, devotionals, videos, reading plans, and more
resources that are curated for each page and are displayed when you scan the
page number in your Bible. The content you have available at your fingertips
pertains specifically to the passage you are reading.<br />
<br />
Features of the Filament Bible app include</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">350+ videos,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">40+ interactive maps and infographics,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">400+ profiles and articles, and<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;">1,500 devotionals.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 49.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 49.5pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0f1111;">·<span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #0f1111;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 7.1pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111;">About the New Living Translation</span></b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111;"><br />
<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The New Living Translation is a clear and accurate English translation of the
Bible. It conveys the precise meaning of the original languages in a flowing,
effortless writing style that promotes comfortable and meaningful reading of
God’s Word.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">My Thoughts:</span></b></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #181818;">This is the NLT which is the New Living Translation. </span><span style="color: #222222;">@TyndaleBibles
@NLTBible</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #181818;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">It is available as a softcover, hardcover, and Leatherlike
cover. You can get a charcoal gray striped or a teal striped with index tabs or
without. I have the teal striped without the index tabs. It’s very appealing in
color and size. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvjZ5iDb327KfxJaazot_di5Pmb7v2VtJVcj-W3nTTPCshXU-jU0LI-psttkdHrv-tGYllbKUuOAEvgRnnxLDFn4VjqY9ZvUie1SpYFgNDue_iEmzCmEPY2cQvO5jNmakBfoOqyMHh0JSUBF_zkfU8pQfKOv2urQdRyjfzUgqCuMAd5oMsKO0zi8bXNBc/s865/Student-Life-Application-Bible-Review--.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="865" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvjZ5iDb327KfxJaazot_di5Pmb7v2VtJVcj-W3nTTPCshXU-jU0LI-psttkdHrv-tGYllbKUuOAEvgRnnxLDFn4VjqY9ZvUie1SpYFgNDue_iEmzCmEPY2cQvO5jNmakBfoOqyMHh0JSUBF_zkfU8pQfKOv2urQdRyjfzUgqCuMAd5oMsKO0zi8bXNBc/w640-h446/Student-Life-Application-Bible-Review--.PNG" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Another feature is the Filament Bible app which includes over
350 videos, interactive maps, articles, profiles, and devotionals. The Bible itself has several notes, reading
guides, charts, and other neat features. I love the maps that are included
throughout the Bible. Each book has an introduction page that gives you an
overview of the book and highlights key events. It also has a timeline of the
events in the book of important events. Big Story Notes that ask questions to
connect lessons and personality. There are also several illustrations of places,
items, and other relevant features of the verses. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Like so many modern Bibles they seem
to be doing things differently than what I grew up with. Just like other translations, there are several verses that are completely omitted: Matthew 17:21, Matthew 18:11,
Matthew 23:14, Acts 8: 37. Other situations are that sentences or half of the
verse is omitted completely or changed: Matthew 19:9, Luke 4:8 – “get thee
behind me Satan” is omitted, Matthew 19:9, Mark 6:11, Acts 17: 29 & Romans
1:20 removes in my opinion important words. I have just listed a few things. The Bible still has the word of God throughout it just some featured scriptures are different or just missing. How do you really review the Word of God! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">I’m not a scholar of the Bible but, it doesn’t sit well with me
with so many verses being omitted or words being changed from what has been the
standard for many years. It also seems to be more gender-neutral than other
versions that I have read. This isn’t a Bible that I prefer with the
translation. It’s something that I suggest you pray about and research
yourself. Don’t just take my word of the NLT Bible.</span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAq_wWHEGZ7ZGyRqJvgq7bd8EpcP2pFrBMKpCq3CrCwQ_53s9NF8VBrvrQUnXuWl6LTcvgjnT7eDKKbu8RIQi530zaWFbspSApf_kqfu5TuvF2ZMPRq1P1bPJRhJw4L08aYmyDTTYOErdzClFz41XrpGm2wXW5MLbsvaYci9DYSt4C5BTe9qecCdGIxpj/s966/Student-Life-Application-Bible-Review.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="966" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfAq_wWHEGZ7ZGyRqJvgq7bd8EpcP2pFrBMKpCq3CrCwQ_53s9NF8VBrvrQUnXuWl6LTcvgjnT7eDKKbu8RIQi530zaWFbspSApf_kqfu5TuvF2ZMPRq1P1bPJRhJw4L08aYmyDTTYOErdzClFz41XrpGm2wXW5MLbsvaYci9DYSt4C5BTe9qecCdGIxpj/w640-h206/Student-Life-Application-Bible-Review.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">You can purchase your own copy at this link <a href="https://bit.ly/NLTStudentLifeFilament">https://bit.ly/NLTStudentLifeFilament</a>
or you can enter a giveaway to win one for yourself <a href="https://www.blessedfreebies.com/student-life-application-study-bible-giveaway.html">https://www.blessedfreebies.com/student-life-application-study-bible-giveaway.html</a></span><span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; line-height: 115%;">@frontgatem
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#LifeApplicationStudyBible #BibleForStudents #SeriousStudyComesToLife</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;">Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Front Gate Blogger Network</span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> in exchange for my honest thoughts.</span></i></span></p>
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</ul>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-67707868065302757512023-06-21T11:36:00.001-05:002023-06-21T11:36:11.665-05:00The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgFlOPmNVKvj8f4P1KwZkH53VgEMrVFvmbuAq_sC0b-mMfJHxhpsi-wau2rGTnDS2jfiso0GovticGEK28EwqZKPLA4w0z07sMrFKGjk1sv0fKiFDfAf-998FOF06SS7DFqLoXi8MvdIE7gqNcPLcsruuAnj0-k2nwhVvPvaI91xvV3YGK0AERF9ztKJx/s460/The-Bible-Recap.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="341" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgFlOPmNVKvj8f4P1KwZkH53VgEMrVFvmbuAq_sC0b-mMfJHxhpsi-wau2rGTnDS2jfiso0GovticGEK28EwqZKPLA4w0z07sMrFKGjk1sv0fKiFDfAf-998FOF06SS7DFqLoXi8MvdIE7gqNcPLcsruuAnj0-k2nwhVvPvaI91xvV3YGK0AERF9ztKJx/w296-h400/The-Bible-Recap.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A convenient compact
edition--with an imitation leather cover, inviting two-color interior design,
and ribbon marker</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">What did I just read?</span></i></span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading
Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times. Understanding it well seems to
require reading it thoroughly (and even repeatedly), but who wants to read
something they don't understand?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
If you've ever wanted to read through the Bible or even just </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">wanted</span></i></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> to want to read it, </span><span class="a-text-italic"><i><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Bible Recap</span></i></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, the
recaps explain and connect the story of Scripture, section by section. And this
personal size edition, which features the same content as the original book, is
ideal for reading in any setting.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start
reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about
Himself in the story He's telling.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">My Thoughts:</span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A 365
Daily Devotion for someone who is wanting to go through the Bible in a year. Everything
is laid out in a way that will help you achieve reading the Bible in a year. It
has some insights on different aspects on historical events and places.</span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The
Day is clearly marked on the top left corner with a two-page devotion. It has
the scripture address front and center on the page. You will read the scripture
verses. Then it gives an overview/ commentary of the scriptures that are going
to be read. Another feature is that the devotion is set up as a chronological
plan. It isn’t recommended you go out and buy a chronological Bible either. After,
you have read the Bible and your devotional you take notes in a journal. There
is a link to look at more resource links. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Each
devotional ends with “God Shots”, This is meant to convey God’s Character. It
has a lot of encouraging words based of the scriptures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">A nice
book to enhance your daily Bible Studies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253);">Disclosure:
I received this complimentary product through</span> Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-3864272308300931622023-06-09T10:01:00.000-05:002023-06-09T10:01:03.543-05:00Counter Attack by Patricia Bradley Book Review<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlz44ul10gRCv0fEoKFZkFJHbKxiK3t9UAPfa4btLJDykI_k2ePe0CApCW-3mVva4EQ9B41jKCwj_p-8O3cL8jwENXYYSBlJeLMEiDo8PANfQO-nu0IRwrd4C9ipMzoH6wGKqY_drH65WyRXd0cN-acdVsX9JH6wOXglTi62IYEcTfJnjQdX_cj3s6g/s341/Counter-attack-Patricia-Bradley.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="341" data-original-width="222" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlz44ul10gRCv0fEoKFZkFJHbKxiK3t9UAPfa4btLJDykI_k2ePe0CApCW-3mVva4EQ9B41jKCwj_p-8O3cL8jwENXYYSBlJeLMEiDo8PANfQO-nu0IRwrd4C9ipMzoH6wGKqY_drH65WyRXd0cN-acdVsX9JH6wOXglTi62IYEcTfJnjQdX_cj3s6g/w260-h400/Counter-attack-Patricia-Bradley.PNG" width="260" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">No sooner has Alexis Stone been sworn in as the
interim sheriff for Russell County, Tennessee, when a serial killer dubbed the
Queen's Gambit Killer strikes again--this time in her hometown. Pearl Springs
is just supposed to be a temporary stop along the way to Alex's real dream:
becoming the first female police chief of Chattanooga. But the killer's calling
card--a white pawn and a note with a chess move printed on it--cannot be
ignored.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="background: white;">Pearl Springs chief of police Nathan Landry can't
believe that his high school sweetheart Alexis (he refuses to call her Alex) is
back in town, and he can't help wanting to protect the woman he never stopped
loving. But as the danger mounts and the killer closes in, can Nathan come
through on the promises he makes to himself to bring a killer to justice before
it's too late.</span></span><span style="background: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">My Thoughts:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is the first book in “A
Pearl River” series. I don’t recall ever reading any books from author Patricia
Bradley prior to this book. The author had glowing reviews from her previous
books so I was looking forward to reading it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Counter Attack starts out
intriguing with a glimpse into the dark web, and a serial killer wanting
revenge. The </span><a name="_Hlk137196692" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Queen’s Gambit Killer </a><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">must be stopped
before he strikes again. Alex is on the job to figure out what his next play
will be in his chess game. The killer leaves a white chess piece in their hand
along with a note with the next book on them.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Alex Stone is an undercover detective
that is undercover at a bar where several of the victims have ties to visiting
the bar. She knows she has a feeling she is being watched. Nathan Landry, her
high school crush happens to be there. When Alex leaves the bar, a man tries to
drag her away, both Alex and this man have been shot. They assume that the
serial killer is dead now. That relief is short-lived as he starts leaving
messages.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Alex teams up with Nathan who
knows chess to help decipher the clues. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The characters are well-developed
and very likable. The pace of the book is pretty fast-paced throughout the
story. There is a faith-spiritual context with the characters. Alex and Nathan
make a good team and complement each other. I figured out who the Queen’s
Gambit Killer is fairly easy. There is one surprise at the end that I didn’t
expect. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I look forward to the other books
in this series.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">I received this complimentary product through
Revell in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-45171795346707241232023-06-06T12:59:00.006-05:002023-06-09T09:34:36.681-05:00Encountering the 3D Bible by Dr. Susan Michael Book Review and Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0jB7rkHMUtpp7zuBfId3i-Dcl6J4t_OcNvAVI06AkUUUOeSjr7vSHwzNEJ--Kl30ljMtddgXIxXW-K443Ru5SH7HrUo8ySj04FGLd3_A-XK3U74ZLG7cXudYLPuqhUOJ2BdelQbYJwWYl6KQ7VMI6OJYMTijARQXq8b9mEb8fKuveyzbu6-Kz_bUfQ/s291/Encountering-3D-Bible.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="196" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd0jB7rkHMUtpp7zuBfId3i-Dcl6J4t_OcNvAVI06AkUUUOeSjr7vSHwzNEJ--Kl30ljMtddgXIxXW-K443Ru5SH7HrUo8ySj04FGLd3_A-XK3U74ZLG7cXudYLPuqhUOJ2BdelQbYJwWYl6KQ7VMI6OJYMTijARQXq8b9mEb8fKuveyzbu6-Kz_bUfQ/w269-h400/Encountering-3D-Bible.PNG" width="269" /></a></div><p><br /></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">What if changing how you read the Bible could make it go from
2D to 3D?</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Many people want to read and study the Bible but don’t know
where to start, or when they do read it they don’t connect how the events,
people, and places fit together and quickly lose interest. And some don’t
wholeheartedly believe what the Bible says.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Yet International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA Director
Susan Michael says the Bible is the most exciting book on the planet—and
understanding the story behind the stories changes everything. On these pages,
you will:</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Take a journey into the world of the Bible</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Learn the story that connects the beginning of the Bible to
the end</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Receive insight and tips on how to read the Bible so it comes
alive</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Understand how true and accurate the Bible is</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">And more</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Join Susan on a journey that will deepen your faith and walk
with the Lord like none other. Encounter the 3D Bible is more than a Bible
study; it’s a study about the Bible that will bring a more profound
understanding to every sermon you hear and Bible study you participate in.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 7.1pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">If you want your Bible to go from 2D to 3D, this book is for you. But be
ready—it might just change your life! Foreword by bestselling author and Bible
teacher Kay Arthur.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><b>My Thoughts:</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I think
so many believers miss so much of the Bible. They get stuck in the New
Testament and don’t venture into the Old Testament. The whole Bible is alive
and we can find the Gospel in every book in the Old Testament. As a Messianic
Believer who believes in Yeshua (Jesus) and celebrates the Biblical feast I
often see a lot of replacement theology. Many don’t read the Old Testament or
have done away with the Jews. If that was true that God could replace the Jews
then what hope do we have? You can’t have one without the other. We see the
prophecies in the Old Testament and so many other things that would be missed
if we didn’t have both. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">There
are Eight chapters:</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Why
Study the Bible</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">How to
Read the Bible at a 3D Level<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
Story of the Bible<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">How
Should Christians Read the Old Testament<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The Land
of the Bible<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
People of the Bible<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The God
of the Bible<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">The
Search Begins<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Don’t
pass up the Acknowledgements, Introductions, and appendix.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I
believe that Dr. Michael makes some good points about “studying” God’s word. I
think that it can be hard to put pieces together, especially in the Old
Testament. She points out that to fully understand we need to understand the
land and even the culture. I have been a believer for over 30 years and it took
me a long time to learn how to really dig in and study the Bible. I don’t think
studying the Bible is taught. I would have loved to have this as a resource as
a new believer back then. Going to Israel really changed my life. The reality,
is not everyone can go to Israel. Dr. Michael really does make the Bible go
from 2D to 3D.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><a href=" https://www.blessedfreebies.com/encounter-the-3d-bible-giveaway.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="1138" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM10UclU4TnsDbsArlgi_WfdCq4q6QeiFNSvZBw6GKVMVFlTxO7AIYR5vk5nt_V7qSLoKyVpepst9fgokvzRzCQUeudm21x1CXVIU8RZIahocJzCZUdEj51xTwqe1vGwxoR4rjLYwY_bQ8H_KfGcB-en2uQnURMs4iMrj3vMrU5p2bszuGCR0KCh7IA/w640-h304/Encountering-3D-Bible.-PNG.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">I highly
recommend this book. You can purchase your own copy <a href="https://amzn.to/40ec82I" target="_blank">here</a>. You can enter to win a copy <a href="https://www.blessedfreebies.com/encounter-the-3d-bible-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); line-height: 115%;">Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through</span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">Front Gate Blogger Network</span></i></span><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;"> in exchange for my honest thoughts. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4393553408248176539.post-81429322011252479902023-05-30T13:35:00.001-05:002023-05-30T13:35:25.726-05:00In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer Book Review<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMo2qPLJfYODVcBFKTrFBSJqzJbzYbsG4nTxp_R3Uv9zbjXbdrJnrmtAWN4pXzWMfzgXDkeEs0VFaCJKHBnmguDA1SIOSQf7nhY-kULokU62H15V2_s0vSAuDRDXHfo1axQo2ifiP0RbI207xqSt9VRkf0durCOH3xkrPQkFodZ9-Cca9sTtDb7_JL1w/s340/In-this-moment-gabrielle-meyer.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="218" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMo2qPLJfYODVcBFKTrFBSJqzJbzYbsG4nTxp_R3Uv9zbjXbdrJnrmtAWN4pXzWMfzgXDkeEs0VFaCJKHBnmguDA1SIOSQf7nhY-kULokU62H15V2_s0vSAuDRDXHfo1axQo2ifiP0RbI207xqSt9VRkf0durCOH3xkrPQkFodZ9-Cca9sTtDb7_JL1w/w256-h400/In-this-moment-gabrielle-meyer.PNG" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing
parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001.
Each night, she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until
she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and
everyone she knows in them--forever.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="background: white;">In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of a senator at
the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and
wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of
the future when she joins a hospital ship going to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001,
she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a
surgeon.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />
<span style="background: white;">While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes
her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era, only
complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer.
With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the
rest to lose?</span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">My Thoughts:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is the second book in the
Timeless series. I haven’t read the first book in the series but felt that it didn’t
take away from this story.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I loved the time-shifting in this
story. It makes for an intriguing story. It was hard to predict what Maggie
would do because each of the three time periods is unique. Maggie has a life in three time periods. One in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each time she is involved in
the medical field in some capacity. Maggie will have to choose which one to
stay in after her 21</span><sup style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> birthday.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I love books that have good
characters that have ones that have depth to them. Every character was intriguing.
As far as which era I wanted to see Maggie choose. It is good life in each one. I
would have a hard time choosing which one to stay in.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: Georgia, serif;">I loved this book and I am so excited for more books in this
series! Now I need to go back and read book one in this series. This is a fascinating
read that has wonderful characters, history, and faith, and I highly recommend this
one!</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="background: rgb(253, 253, 253); font-family: Georgia, serif;">Disclosure:
I received this complimentary product through</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bethany House Publishers </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">in exchange for my honest thoughts. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white; color: #1e1915; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>ReneeKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14565496545990959527noreply@blogger.com0