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Book Review: Miss Julia #10 - Miss Julia Delivers the Goods by Ann B. Ross
10/10 Things haven’t gone awry in Miss Julia’s world so much as turned upside down. Hazel Marie, her dear friend, is expecting. The problem is, she’s finally sent J.D. Pickens packing because he won’t marry her. So now Miss Julia, having promised to not tell Mr. Pickens of his new paternal state, has to figure out how to get him back to Abottsville. Then a mystery pops up that just might be the…
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Book Review: Anxiety - Knowing God’s Peace by Paul Tautges
8/10 Anxiety is high for many people in today’s overworked, super fast world, and there seems to be no relief in sight. But for the believer, we are told to not be anxious or worry. In this devotional, Tautges uses scripture to give bite-sized lesson that can be thought on throughout the day. A thirty-one day devotional that will make you really think about the cares and anxieties of life and…
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Book Review: What Happens in… #1 - What Happens in New York by Kristina Adams
9/10 Hollie and Fayth both need a break in their lives. Hollie is back home with family working a job that’s going nowhere with a boss that she can’t stand. Fayth is still getting over her divorce from the husband who cheated on her during the worst time in her life. When the two of them get to talking, a plan is set in motion. They’re going on holiday to New York City to have the vacation of…
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Book Review: Miss Julia #9 - Miss Julia Paints the Town by Ann B. Ross
8/10 When a developer comes to town and wants to tear down the old courthouse, Miss Julia can’t take it. So she takes it in hand to convince the man that Abbotsville is not the place for a high rise condo. But things aren’t so easy. While the developer is making trouble in town, many of Miss Julia’s friends are facing matrimonial discord. With several missing husbands to contend with as well as…
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Book Review: In Christ Alone by Sinclair B. Ferguson
9/10 Christ is everything we need, and we are saved through Christ alone. This book is a collection of teachings from Sinclair Ferguson focused on Christ. This book is a serious theological read and is worth rereading multiple times. A variety of topics centered on Jesus, this book covers a healthy range of ideas, though they are definitely solid food and not milk. I would recommend this book to…
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Book Review: Sunset Ridge Mysteries #3 - The Type-A Guide to Natural Disasters by Elizabeth Spann Craig
9/10 Sunset Ridge is hit by a hurricane, but luckily, Sam Prescott is Type-A prepared! The storm rips through the town and causes quite a lot of damage, and now everybody is trying to work together to get through it. But things take a tragic turn when a body is found. At first it seems to be related to the storm, but something isn’t adding up. Sam determines that she will do what she can to…
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Book Review: The Allure of Gentleness by Dallas Willard
10/10 In today’s culture, when a lot of people think about sharing the gospel, their minds go to debates as the primary way to bring people into the fold. But the same Jesus who drove the money-hungry merchants out of the temple is also the one who will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a flickering candle. Gentleness is a sorely missed virtue in today’s world, and part of the reason is that…
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Book Review: Miss Julia #8 - Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross
9/10 When half of Abbotsville is the target of a band of thieves, there is nothing amiss Julia can do but go after them. On nothing more than a slim lead from Coleman, she and Lloyd head off to Florida in search of Miss Julia’s engagement ring and the jewelry of her friends. Thankfully, Mr. Pickens has a P.I. friend who lives down there. But when Miss Julia arrives to hire him, she finds him…
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Book Review: ADHD is Awesome - A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD by Penn and Kim Holderness
10/10 This is a great resource for those with AdHD and those who know somebody with it. Written with ADHDers in mind, this book is fast and fun with lots of facts and interviews with experts. The audiobook is also great, with Penn and Kim talking between themselves. If you were just diagnosed or if you’ve been diagnosed for years, this book will show you a more positive side of ADHD while also…
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Book Review: Trolls - A Junior Novelization adapted by David Lewman
10/10 A novelization of Dreamworks’ Trolls, this book is a scene-by-scene recreation of the movie, though it does change some things that add to the universe. The cinematic flair isn’t there, but the heart of the story is. It’s just as fun to read about Branch and Poppy and their Bergen adventure as it is to see it. Definitely recommended for fans of the movie. If you would like to purchase my…
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Book Review: Miss Julia #7 - Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann B. Ross
10/10 Whenever Brother Vern Puckett comes to town, it means trouble for Hazel Marie and Miss Julia, and he’s back with a vengeance. He’s dug up something from Hazel Marie’s past and is out to take her place in taking care of Lloyd, claiming Lloyd isn’t Mr. Springer’s son at all. But Miss Julia knows better. There is no doubt in her mind that Lloyd is her late husband’s son, but she’s got to find…
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Book Review: How To Be a Christian - Collections and Reflections by C.S. Lewis
8/10 This book is a collection of works from one of the greatest theologians of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis. Written with his usual clarity, these various works speak of his view on many aspects of Christian living. Even now, the truths that Lewis believed and lived for carry the weight and substance of God behind them, for God is Truth. If you are a Christian looking for advice on living…
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Book Review: Mary Poppins #1 - Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
10/10 When the wind changes, Mary Poppins comes to Cherry Tree Lane and accepts a position as nanny for the Banks family. Though the children think they know what to expect, they are drawn into fantastic adventures. From going to the zoo and talking to the animals to helping one of the Pleiades pick out Christmas presents for her sisters, there is no shortage of adventures when Mary Poppins is…
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Book Review: How Should We Then Live? by Francis A. Schaeffer
8/10 Written by well-known Christian theologian Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live? draws back to look at western civilization as a whole and traces threads to show how we’ve gotten there. But that’s only half the battle. Schaeffer then delves into how Christians should live in light of this information. Well-written and thoughtful, this book is something I would recommend for any…
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Book Review: Elk Ridge Mysteries #5 - Murder at Mount Ida by Anne Shillolo
10/10 Mount Ida is a beautiful ski resort set high above the small town of Elk Ridge. But despite its beautiful vistas, it isn’t the view stealing people’s breaths. First, due to a conference being held at the hotel, most of the police department are on location when a bomb explodes at the front of the building. Then, somebody from the conference ends up dead, and foul play is suspected. Now…
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Book Review: Assurance - Resting in God’s Salvation by William P. Smith
10/10 Assurance can be hard to come by for many Christians who struggle with trust and past betrayals. This 31-day devotional focuses on the topic of assurance and resting in God’s completed work. Using Scripture, this devotional slowly takes the reader through the promises of God and His faithfulness to those who have come before us. He is unchanging and faithful, including to you. If you…
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Book Review: Miss Julia #6 - Miss Julia’s School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross
9/10 Though Miss Julia returns to Abbotsville happily married, things don’t stay that way for long. Turns out her marriage to Sam Murdock may not exactly be legal, and considering they’ve been sharing a marriage bed, there could be a scandal unlike any the town’s ever seen. While Sam tries to sort out whether or not they’re legally married, Miss Julia has another problem. Hazel Marie is holding…
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