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Where Christ Is Present, book review + giveaway

Where Christ Is Present: A Theology of All Seasons on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation edited by John Warwick Montgomery and Gene Edward Veith About this book: (from the publisher) Five hundred years ago, the church […]

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The Last September by Nina de Gramont

“When I look back now, it hurtles toward us like a meteor. But at the time we were too wrapped up in our day-to-day life to see it. Charlie and I lived in a borrowed […]

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Hiding Places by Erin Healy

The Harrison lodge is full of hiding places where young Kate can discover all the secrets no one wants her to know. Hiding Places by Erin Healy About this book: (from the publisher) Eleven-year-old Kate keeps her […]

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The Sea Keeper’s Daughters, book review

From modern-day Roanoke Island to the sweeping backdrop of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Roosevelt’s WPA folklore writers, past and present intertwine to create an unexpected destiny. The Sea Keeper’s Daughters by Lisa Wingate About […]

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What I’m Into ~ September edition

September is here, which means the kids are back in school, but I can’t say I’m totally into that…yet. Because I was very much into the relaxed routines, lazy agendas, and laid-back attitudes of summer. And […]

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The Gates of Evangeline, book review

From a unique new talent comes a fast-paced debut, introducing a heroine whose dark visions bring to light secrets that will heal or destroy those around her . . . The Gates of Evangeline by Hester […]

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Rainy Day Sisters, book review

Welcome to Hartley-by-the-Sea in England’s beautiful Lake District, where two sisters who meet as strangers find small miracles tucked into the corners of every day…. Rainy Day Sisters by Kate Hewitt About this book: (from the publisher) When […]

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The Unbreakable Boy, book review

The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love by Scott M. LeRette with Susy Flory About this book: (from the publisher) Like any other teenage boy, Austin loves pizza, movies, […]

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Seeing in the Dark, book review

Let there be light! Seeing in the Dark: finding God’s light in the most unexpected places by Nancy Ortberg About this book: Christians are supposed to be “the light of the world.” Yet we seem to spend […]

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Sophie’s Quest, book review

Thorns and thistles! It makes me happy to welcome back my favorite co-reviewer–my daughter, Madeline–who joins me in offering her thoughts on this unique and informative novel for the younger readers in your life. Sophie’s Quest by Sonja […]

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