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Book Review: God is Able by Priscilla Shirer
God is Able by Priscilla Shirer Genre: Nonfiction Publisher: B&H Books Published Date: September 3, 2013 Have you ever had a bad day? Maybe you’ve experienced some sort of failure in your life and wondered if God had abandoned you. If you haven’t, I have two things to say to you. One is that you are blessed and be thankful. The other is that you shouldn’t assume you’re golden in that realm. Everyone has them at some point. Okay, sermonette over. Back to the review. I’ve had those days. In fact I’ve had entire years of them and I can tell you, they are not easy to handle. Sometimes it’s…
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Book Review: Merlin’s Shadow by Robert Treskillard
Merlin’s Shadow by Robert Treskillard Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Fantasy/History Publisher: Blink Publication Date: October 2, 2013 Merlin is now the head of a small, rough and bruised band of outcasts who are determined to bring order and light back into the kingdom. Now that the babe Arthur, is an orphan, Merlin’s role as royal advisor looks more like royal body guard. With Uther’s former bard, Merlin’s fiancée, a knight and a friend, everyone is looking to Merlin to guide their next steps. And the choices are never easy. There are few who can be trusted and none of them are really considered friends. And so, in a constant…
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Book Review: Merlin’s Blade by Robert Treskillard
Merlin’s Blade by Robert Treskillard Genre: Fantasy/History Publisher: Blink Publication Date: April 16, 2013 Merlin is a young man who has spent his life around the hot fires of the forge. After a confrontation with wolves at a young age left him nearly blind, it’s one of the only places Merlin is welcome and able to truly feel at home. Even his step-mother and his sister don’t offer him much in the way of comfort or friendship in his life. When his step-mother’s family comes to town, they bring a strange stone that carries much mystery and intrigue with it. Glowing with an odd supernatural presence, this stone has a…
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Book Review: Shadowed by Grace by Cara Putman
Shadowed by Grace: A Story of Monuments Men by Cara Putman Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: B&H Books Publication Date: January 1, 2014 Rachel Justice has one thing on her mind: saving her mother from a life threatening illness. Unfortunately, there are not many options for a single young woman during WWII. In fact, the only thing that she can truly consider is taking a dangerous assignment to the front lines in Europe as a photojournalist. With no one but her mother as family, there’s no one but Rachel to help her mother. There’s also no one to stop her from accepting this assignment. So young Rachel steps into the middle…
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Book Review: Whispers of Hope by Beth Moore
Whispers of Hope by Beth Moore Genre: Devotional Publisher: B&H Books Publication Date: September 29, 2013 The Bible says that we are supposed to pray without ceasing. How do you do that? I mean aren’t we busy enough without adding that level of guilt into our lives? From bestselling author Beth Moore, Whispers of Hope is a ten week devotional that will help guide you and teach you how to become a prayer warrior. With daily guides, activities, and a journaling space directly in the book, it would be difficult not to follow Moore on this incredible journey. Every day has a scripture reading and a lesson that follows along…
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Book Review: Paige Turned by Erynn Mangum
Paige Turned by Erynn Mangum Genre: Chick Lit Publisher: Tyndale House Publication Date: April 1, 2014 Paige Alder has a new job, a new boyfriend and her life seems to, for the most part, be in order. She enjoys what she’s doing (even though it means she’s got a lot of caffeine running through her system) and she’s helping both her sister and her best friend get ready for their upcoming weddings. (Honestly – who else but Paige could end up a bridesmaid in two weddings within just a few weeks?) So why is Tyler acting so strange whenever they see each other? Could he be getting ready to break…
