"I know that. And I want you to have a wonderful time." She sighed. "I just want your life to be easy."I opened both my eyes to see her digging through her makeup case, her lips pushed together tightly."Who said that life was supposed to be easy?" I asked."All Manner of Things" by Susie Finkbeiner… Continue reading {Book Review} All Manner of Things
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{Book Review} The King’s Mercy
Pauling's message never wavered. Present suffering didn't mean the Almighty's purposes were void. He'd the best planned for His children, and that best would include trials. Affliction. But understanding His ways wasn't the path to peace. Peace was always with us, because He is peace.The King's MercyLori Benton About the book... Joanna Carey is the… Continue reading {Book Review} The King’s Mercy
{Book Review} Growing in Gratitude
No matter what our age, race, culture, language, social status, or life circumstances, all Christians should be known as characteristically grateful people. We, above all humans, have overwhelming cause to be thankful. Mary K. Mohler "Growing in Gratitude" About the book... Do you lack joy in your life as a Christian woman? Do you struggle… Continue reading {Book Review} Growing in Gratitude
The Pilgrim’s Progress: Week One
This first week of May is here, and with it the Corner Shelf Book Club begins! Week One Recap & Suggested Further Reading If you are following along the suggested schedule, you will have read (or be reading) the short biography of John Bunyan by John Piper. I was deeply encouraged by it, and my… Continue reading The Pilgrim’s Progress: Week One
{Book Review} Devotedly
"Your letter of a month ago has sat on my desk, amid stacks of papers that need grading, and yearbook material, and declamations. Finally, a moment (which is likely to be broken) has come when I could try to answer." A Letter from Elisabeth Howard to Jim Elliot in "Devotedly" About the book... Many are… Continue reading {Book Review} Devotedly
{Book Review} All That’s Good
“Discernment does not change the challenges we face; it changes our ability to face them.” *Hannah Anderson "All That's Good" About the book… All That’s Good is a look at the lost art of discernment and how learning to develop and use this gift from God will enable us to glorify and enjoy Him better,… Continue reading {Book Review} All That’s Good
Five Books for Teenage Girls (And All Other Girls, Really)
I haven't ever done one of these before, but there's a first for everything. Today I'm sharing five of my favorite books I would recommend to teenage girls (around ages 13-16). I hope you enjoy, and maybe, find a good book to read... and let's be honest, these books are really good for any girl. Young and… Continue reading Five Books for Teenage Girls (And All Other Girls, Really)
{Book of the Month} The Lightlings
"It took them a long time, but as they moved, they saw the light shining brighter and brighter."The Lightlings Why you should read this book... For January, and the first of 2019's Book of the Month series, I am so excited to introduce you to The Lightlings by R. C. Sproul. This book is for anyone afraid of the dark. Or...… Continue reading {Book of the Month} The Lightlings
{Book Review} Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon
"God knows all our wickedness. He has seen all our waywardness; yet His purpose towards us is one of healing and pardon, and not of anger and putting away."Susannah Spurgeon About the book... Many know and admire the man behind the name Charles Spurgeon, but few have had the sweet pleasure of hearing the story of the… Continue reading {Book Review} Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon
{Book Review} The Warden and the Wolf King
"It's worth a try," Kalmar said. "Either way, it's going to make a great story." Kalmar mounted the other dragon and held out his hand to his mother. "Are you coming?"The Warden and the Wolf King About the book... The final installment in Andrew Peterson's masterpiece, The Wingfeather Saga. The culmination of each little storyline that will bring you… Continue reading {Book Review} The Warden and the Wolf King
