If you enjoy Biblical Fiction, Daughter of Eden by Jill Eileen Smith is a must read. It is probably the most doctrinal and theologically accurate Biblical Fiction novel I have ever read… (I grew up studying a lot in Genesis, so I feel like I have a decent handle on the things folks can split…
I don’t know what you think of when you think of Potiphar’s wife, but I don’t mind telling you I always thought of her as selfish, immoral and just one of those horrible women who act like a witch. Anyone, relate? Well, imagine my surprise at opening Mesu Andrew’s book, “Potiphar’s Wife” and reading of…
Time Period: 1052 BC Setting: Ashdod, Philistia Between The Wild Branches by Connilyn Cossette is the sequel to To Dwell Among Cedars and an astounding, heart throbbing conclusion to the Covenant House Series. This is Lukio’s story, and if you remember him from the first book, you’ll be amazed at how much you’ll fall in…
I’ve been a fan of Tracy Higley for a long time. When I first heard she was going to write about Noah, I couldn’t wait for “The Ark Builders Wife” to be released. Noah’s Ark is one of my favorite Bible stories and having your favorite author write a novel about it is like a…
You know what Connilyn Cossette should have been? A poet. Every line of her stories are so beautiful, you forget you’re reading fiction. That’s how I felt when I read my very first Cossette novel, “Counted With The Stars” and that’s how I felt when I closed the final page of “To Dwell Among Cedars.”…
Setting: Israel Time Period: 27 A.D. I’ve always loved Angela Hunt’s novels and her new release, “Daughter of Cana,” did not disappoint! This New Testament story is set around the story of the wedding at Cana when Jesus turned the water into wine and took readers on a journey with Thomas’ sister, Tasmin and Jesus’…
Setting: Shiloh, Shechem and Kedesh, Israel Time Period: 1367 BC “Of course,” I said. “I am nothing if not loyal to my commander.” Although my commander’s name is Othniel, and he has been raised by Yahweh to reclaim our Land from your slimy hands. – Liyam, page 181 And so, the above quote gives a…
Setting: Israel Time Period: 693 BC – 651 BC Ever read about the Old Testament kings and come across a verse that says, “And so-and-so began to reign when he was nine years old?” and wonder, “How could someone so young rule a nation?” If so, then Isaiah’s Legacy by Mesu Andrews is a must…
1 Week ~ 24 Blogs ~ 3 Incredible Prizes! Learn a little about Isaiah’s Legacy and enter multiple giveaways while picking up CLUES at each stop. Compile all the clues, submit the final PHRASE at the last stop, and you’ll be entered to win one of 3 Grand Prizes! What are the prizes? They’re completely…
Setting: Kedesh, Israel Time Period: 1380 BC Usually, when you have a special fondness for the first book in a series, it’s hard to be impressed by the following books. I mean, it can’t get any better than book one, right? That’s how I felt about “A Light On The Hill,” the opening book in…
