Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

Cozy Read Wednesday: The Guest Book, A Sunset Beach Novel (#2) by Marybeth Whalen

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

Today’s Cozy Read is from Marybeth Whalen‘s Sunset Beach series, The Guest Book (book #2).  This is an especially poignant story as the main character, Macy, has been drifting and pretty messed up ever since her father died 10 years ago, … Continue reading →

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On My Bookshelf: Jan. 27/17

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

Well, finally, an opportunity to fill you in on some new books on my bookshelf this year.  I’ve been gathering more, both in paperback and on my iPad, despite my resolution to get my TBR list whittled down to something manageable. … Continue reading →

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Teen Devotional: Jesus, a 365-Day Devotional by Zonderkidz

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  Jesus, a 365-Day Devotional is published by Zonderkidz, a division of Zondervan Press.  Each message, whether from the Old or New Testament, shows how all things point to … Continue reading →

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Loved Back To Life: How I Found the Courage to Live Free by Sheila Walsh

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

Loved Back to Life is a memoir/inspirational work that frankly deals with mental illness from a Christian perspective.  Sheila Walsh goes back through her journals to retell the journey from recognition that she needed help dealing with fear and anger issues … Continue reading →

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First Chapter, First Paragraph & Teaser Tuesday: Loved Back To Life by Sheila Walsh

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

First Chapter, First Paragraph, is a meme hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea.  Anyone can play — just copy the first paragraph of the first chapter (or prologue) and include a picture of the book cover. Leave your link at … Continue reading →

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On My Bookshelf: Nov. 18/16

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

Time once again to look at some of the new acquisitions on my ever-growing To-Be-Read shelf.  Things do tend to literally (pun intended) pile up.  Here’s what’s new On My Bookshelf: Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham I always enjoy a … Continue reading →

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A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

I’m somewhat surprised to realize that this is the first book by Nicholas Sparks that I’ve ever read.  I’m not sure why.  I saw movies based on two of his books (The Notebook and Message in a Bottle) and loved … Continue reading →

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