We live in a world that doesn’t like to wait. Fast food, instant downloads, one-day delivery, you name it, we want it now. And honestly, I’m no different. I like things quick and predictable. Waiting feels like being stuck in traffic when I have somewhere important to be. Frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even pointless. However, … Continue reading Waiting on God: What Scripture Teaches Us About Patience in a Fast-Paced World
Rating: 5 Stars Published: January 1, 1991 Pages: 479 Genre: Christian Fiction Buy: Amazon.com If you have ever visited this blog, you would know that the author is not only my favorite Christian fiction author but one of my favorite authors of all time. Also, I have at several times, named this book as one … Continue reading Book Review: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
One of the joys of being a bookworm is the endless buffet of stories spread out before us. Christian fiction, romance, memoirs, historical sagas, and the list goes on. Most of the time, my reading life looks like a mixed platter, and I love jumping from one flavor to another. But this month, I decided … Continue reading Genre Immersion: What Happens When you Read Only One Genre for a Month
Hello friends, Welcome to Season 2 of the Podcast. I’m so glad you’re here. If this is your first time here, you are welcome once again, and I urge you to go listen to all 12 episodes in Season 1. If you’ve already been following the podcast, thank you for coming back and I can't … Continue reading New Podcast Episode: How To Build A Close Friendship With God
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4 In our fast-paced, goal-driven culture, joy often feels like something we’ll have later when the work slows down, when the bills are paid, when the “big breakthrough” finally happens. But the Bible paints a different picture. Joy is not something we … Continue reading How to Find Joy in Everyday Moments: Biblical Lessons for a Content Life
Rating: 4 stars Published: January 1, 2005 Pages: 242 Genre: Biblical Fiction This is the third book in this series; however, I read it after I read the first book. Since I didn't quite enjoy the first story, I was hoping for something better with this one. David and Jonathan's friendship always intrigued me and … Continue reading Book Review: The Prince- Jonathan (Sons of Encouragement Bk 3) by Francine Rivers
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs..." — 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 (NIV) When we hear 1 Corinthians 13, many of us think of weddings. … Continue reading Loving Like Christ: Applying 1 Corinthians 13 in Our Friendships and Relationships
Rating: 3 stars Published: January 1, 2004 Pages: 226 Genre: Biblical Fiction I have sat on reading this series for so many years and because these are the only books by Francine Rivers I am yet to read, I decided to challenge myself to read them all before her new book comes out. I am … Continue reading Book Review: The Priest- Aaron (Sons of Encouragement Bk 1) by Francine Rivers
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." — Colossians 3:23 (NIV) This verse is short, but it packs a life-changing truth: as believers, our work whether paid or unpaid, noticed or unseen is an act of worship to God. It’s not just about … Continue reading Colossians 3:23 in Action: Bringing Excellence and Integrity to Our Work
Rating: 4 Stars Published: June 1, 2025 Pages: 244 Genre: Memoir Buy: Amazon.com Having read this author's debut novel last year, I was eager to read this memoir immediately it was released. Although I bought my own copy, the author was gracious enough to send me a copy as well. Thank you, Ayo. In this … Continue reading Book Review: Grips of Grief- A Memoir by Ayo Deforge