365 Pocket Devotions

In our crazy lives, we all need a little reminder to stop and turn our eyes to the Truths of God!

Chris Tiegreen has that reminder for us in his latest devotional, 365 Pocket Devotions.  This small book will lead you each day to take a few moments to Reflect on some truth of God’s word.  Chris will guide you through some thoughts and then, end the entry with an appropriate verse from the Bible.

This is a great way to start you day with your mind set on God’s truths!!!!!

I received this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my unbiased review

He Knows Your Name

He Knows Your Name written by Travis Cottrell may look like a “coffee table” book; but when you open it up, you find that it contains so much more! 

Through these pages, Travis encourages you:     

• To accept the surprises that God brings to your life.

• To worship God with all your spirit, soul and body.

• To remember that God’s plans are for blessings, even in the midst of struggles.

• To use your God-given gifts and talents every day of the week.

• To forgive others when the words they say are cruel and wounding.

• To trust God, even in your most fearful moments

• To surrender yourself and your will to God, trusting He knows what is “next” for your life.

Each chapter ends with questions that will help you reflect on and apply the encouragement Travis has shared.

This book will spur you on as you walk this path, called life, with God.

I received this book from Worthy Publishing in exchange for my unbiased review

The Power of an Ordinary Prayer

This book, The Power of an Ordinary Prayer by Michael W. Smith, can lead you out of living with the focus on “me”.  You are encouraged to forget a focus on self and instead focus on being God’s instrument to show His love to others.

Remembering that, wherever God puts you, He wants to bless you and for you to bless others in return!

This little book is not only filled with wonderful encouragements, as you walk a Christ-centered life; but also, beautiful photographs of God’s world!

I received this book from Worthy Publishing in exchange for my unbiased review

 

My Hope is Found

My Hope is Found is the third book of the Cadence of Grace series by Joanne Bischof.  The story of Lonnie and Gideon comes to a dramatic conclusion!

You have followed the tale of Lonnie and Gideon’s life together:  a “shot-gun” wedding, initial struggles with their marriage, an unwanted separation and finally, a reunion.  However, this tale does not come without pain and tears.  Gideon is finally released from an earlier marriage and returns home; only to find Lonnie engaged to another man!

You keep hoping that Lonnie and Gideon will finally live as man and wife; but you won’t find the answer until the very last pages!

 
I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

Encouragement for Today

You will find great inspiration for the day from the women of the Proverbs 31 Team in their latest book, Encouragement for Today.

 

This book contains 100 devotions that can pull you from the craziness of your world to rest in the One, who alone will hold you fast. The writers encourage you by presenting a devotion, along with thoughts to help you reflect on, respond to, and remember the word of your almighty God.

 

These women want to help turn you from the problems of your life to look upon Jesus Christ, your Lord!!!!

 

  

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

Burning Sky

Burning Sky is the first novel by Lori Benton.  It is an interesting tale of America’s early days.

Willa Obenchain was abducted by Mohawk Indians at the age of fourteen.  Many years later, she finds her way home; however, many things have changed!

Her parents and grandmother are nowhere to be found on the land she had known as home.  Once she discovers that her parents were viewed as traitors and that their land is going to be put up for auction, Willa is frantic to save it.

Supported by new friends and old, Willa looks for a way to hold onto this land that is home to her!

 

 

I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

Into The Whirlwind

Mollie Knox is intent on keeping your father’s dream and watch factory alive in Into The Whirlwind by Elizabeth Camden.

 After Mollie is approached by Zack Kazmarek, the lawyer for her major customer, she must make a decision about whether she wants to sell her father’s factory.  Before she can tell Zack her answer, both Mollie and Zack are caught up in a fire that may just burn down the city of Chicago!

After much of the city is destroyed by the fire, both Mollie and Zack must find a way to piece their individual lives back together.  Soon, they begin to develop feelings for each other.  Their new relationship is put to the test when Mollie discovers that Zack has taken advantage of her in pushing the sale of a land deed for much less than it is worth!

Can she ever trust him again?  Hang on as Mollie and Zack experience the ups and downs of learning about each other!