We’ve all seen the t-shirts, tote bags and coffee mugs that boast, “Too blessed to be stressed.” Maybe you even have one. (I do, too!) But after we pour the caffeine into our favorite mug, or, look in the mirror wearing a cute shirt, reality begs for an answer to the question, “How do we…
Not A Fan – Kyle Idleman
Not A Fan was my first experience with a book from Kyle Idleman. My friend and I were looking for a book to read and study together; this was one of the titles we considered and then decided upon. She had read it before and really enjoyed it, and I had also heard many good…
Grace Revolution (book and study guide) – Joseph Prince
In November of 2016, I finished reading Grace Revolution by Joseph Prince for the second time. I first read the book when it was released in November of 2015 and again in 2016 when my friend and I went through the study guide together. I want to go over both resources in this review and…
Every Day in His Presence – Dr. Charles Stanley
I have this tradition. Every year, I use a different devotional for my morning quiet time. In 2016, I read Every Day in His Presence by Dr. Charles Stanley, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and one of my favorite preacher/authors. After spending a year with this beautiful volume, I’ll give a brief outline…
It’s Good To Be Queen – Liz Curtis Higgs
Scotland. I had always associated Liz Curtis Higgs with her Historical Fiction Series set in the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. Every time I see this author’s name, my mind imagines purple heather hills, castles and a fictional storyline that often parallels a Biblical story. Some of the best Biblical Fiction books I’ve ever read,…
Pilgrimage – Lynn Austin
I know Lynn Austin from her book “Candle in the Darkness,” and other titles that keep piling up on my to-read list. Reviews for her fiction pieces have received 5 stars and praise for building emotion and using accurate historical facts; when I happened upon this narrative that retold the journey she took to the…