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The Dog That Talked to God, book review

The Dog That Talked to God is the 2012 release by Jim Kraus, a writer and editor who has authored or co-authored more than 20 books. Kraus has spent the last twenty years as a […]

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Orphan Train, book review

I’m pleased to introduce Orphan Train, this month’s featured She Reads selection by Christina Baker Kline.  Born in England and raised on the American East Coast, Kline is co-author of The Conversation Begins: Mothers and […]

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An Unholy Communion, book review

Introducing An Unholy Communion, Book 3 in The Monastery Mysteries series by Donna Fletcher Crow. Crow is an award-winning author of more than thirty-five novels. She’s also been a finalist for “Best Inspirational Novel” from […]

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Stress Test, book review

From retired physician-turned-writer Dr. Richard Mabry comes his latest novel of medical suspense, Stress Test–which boasts endorsements by heavyweight novelists Michael Palmer and Tess Gerritsen. Mabry himself is the award-winning author of four critically acclaimed […]

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The House That Love Built, book review

Today’s featured novel: The House That Love Built by award-winning novelist Beth Wiseman. Known for writing bestselling Amish fiction, Wiseman is also growing her list of non-Amish, contemporary romances. Both this one and Need You Now (her […]

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When Jesus Wept, book review

From the incomparable and enviably prolific writing duo of Bodie and Brock Thoene comes the first in their new Jerusalem Chronicles series, When Jesus Wept. The Thoenes (pronounced TAY-nee) have written over 65 works of […]

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A Grownup Kind of Pretty, book review

Today’s featured title is A Grownup Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson, the New York Times Bestselling author of five novels. Jackson lives with her husband, kids and dogs in Decatur, Georgia. Look for her sixth novel, […]

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Tess Thompson, featured storyteller

Today I’m pleased to feature Seattle novelist Tess Thompson, whom I first learned about from my friend Kim Jewett after they shared a room together at a church women’s retreat. (Thanks for the tip, Kim!) […]

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Lesli A. Westfall, author interview

Earlier this week, I featured Dancing Upon Barren Land: Prayer, Scripture Reflections, and Hope for Infertility by Lesli A. Westfall. Today she joins me here on Story Matters to share her story as well as […]

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Dancing Upon Barren Land, book review

I don’t normally review devotionals on this blog, but this was one I couldn’t refuse because the subject is such a big part of my story: infertility. Many of you know that my husband and […]

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