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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
"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
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
Rating: 4 Stars Published: May 21, 2022 Pages: 307 Genre: Christian Romance Buy: Amazon.com This is the second book in the “Sovereign Love” series by the author and after reading the first book in this series I was eagerly looking forward to reading this one. You can check out my review of the first book … Continue reading Book Review: The One Who Loves Me (Sovereign Love Bk 2) by Joan Embola
If you’ve been walking with Jesus for any amount of time, you know that the Bible doesn’t treat gratitude as a seasonal suggestion. It’s not just for Thanksgiving or for when life is going smoothly. Gratitude is a command. A discipline. A posture of the heart that can transform how you see everything — even … Continue reading The Power of Gratitude: How Biblical Thankfulness Transforms Everyday Life
Life is full of decisions. From big life moves like changing careers or relocating to smaller choices like how to respond to a rude comment or whether to go out or stay home. We’re making decisions all the time. And while some choices feel automatic or harmless, others leave us second-guessing and wondering if we’re … Continue reading Christ-Centered Decision Making: How to Involve God in Everyday Choices
One of the most powerful ways to pray is to pray God’s Word back to Him. If you’ve ever found yourself at a loss for words in prayer—unsure of what to say, or how to say it, this post is for you. I’ve been there too and what changed everything for me was learning how … Continue reading Praying the Scriptures: How to Turn God’s Word into Powerful Prayers