At the age of 29, Sydney had faced adversity in her relationships. She had married twice, divorced once, and widowed once. In the summer of 2002, she took a position as a tutor to Julie, the daughter of affluent parents. They owned...

Long ago the prophet Ezekiel foretold of what many believe are events leading up to the second coming of Christ. Northern Storm Rising by Ron Rhodes skillfully explains the prophecy and defines terms that many may not understand, such as Pretribulationism, Midtribulationism, and Postribulationism. Rhodes...

You can never go wrong when you pick up a book by Liz Curtis Higgs. A few years ago she wrote Bad Girls of The Bible followed by Really Bad Girls of The Bible. We mustn’t forget Mad Mary. (I believe this one has a...

We can allow our emotions to be a positive or a negative part of our lives; it all depends on whether we choose to learn from them. Dr. David Hawkins exhorts that we should learn to examine our emotions. Emotions can assist us in “settling...

Walkin’ With God Ain’t For Wimps by Karen O’Connor is a devotional book. The book is divided into 13 sections and each section into chapters. The devotions are filled with bits of humor that will bring a smile to your face. The cover reminded me...

Why Guys Need God by Michael Erre is divided into 4 themes with sub headings under each. Pastor Erre discusses the role of men. Society, including the church, has produced a model image of what a man is expected to be. It is an ideal...

Carolyn Arends, author, songwriter, recording artist, sheds light on the role Jesus Christ has played in her life. She shares her poetry and bits of her life with readers. I have long enjoyed Old Testament stories. Ms. Arends retells the story of Jacob in a...

Caution – reading this book could be hazardous to your waistline. I’ll Bring The Chocolate by Karen Porter is a delightful look at friendship and chocolate. Karen Porter compares being a faithful friend with delectable, luscious, mouth- watering chocolate. Friends rescue each other, when one is...

Beyond All Desiring by Judith Laura is the tale of Sara Lyons, a unique individual. Events shaped Sara’s life: the depression, the McCarthy era ,and many private actions. She lived through the depression. Lack of necessities shaped Sara’s life as it did many others. She...

As successful entrepreneur, Robert (Robbie) Watson realized that something was missing in his life. He had spent his life concentrating on his career. He was an African American businessman in a white man’s culture where he did not quite fit in. Neither did he feel...

The Choice is a beautiful love story the first part spans the courtship of, physician assistant, Gabrielle Holland and, veterinarian, Travis Parker. The setting is 1996, Beaufort, North Carolina. Gabrielle and her purebred Collie were new to the neighborhood. Gabby was very observant. She noticed...

Emma Wagner Giesy and her four children journeyed from Willapa, Missouri,to the new state of Oregon. She settled in a German American Colony overseen by Brother (aka Father) Kiel . Memories of her first husband brought both comfort and sadness. Memories of her second husband...

The popular TV show “Lost” has achieved a cult status. Fans call themselves Losties and rush to purchase “Lost” merchandise. There are “Lost” conventions and parties. There is even a website: www.lostpedia.com. The show has become a sensational phenomenon. However, is there more to this...

I read this book in 2 days. I loved it! The characters are well-developed, and the plot is unique. Sweet, old, rich ladies try to find rich husbands for average women—women who are a 5 on a scale of 1-10. For this service, they earn...

Miranda was searching for someone; what she would find would change her life forever. Her search lead her to the Tea Cosy in Country Heath. As she looked in the window, she wondered if she had made a mistake traveling from San Francisco to London....

A child prays to see her mother, while two other children pray that God will send them an angel. As He always does, God heard their prayers. He sent Alexandre/Alexandra, an angel. At one time, Juliana sang for her adoring fans, but no more. She lived...

Eating every meal at a restaurant is expensive. “City Girls” are short on time and sometimes knowledge when it comes to the kitchen. Hillary Lynn Christman and Natalie Christman Urig share their knowledge and expertise with readers. “Cooking is less expensive and healthier.” Their first...

My Sermon Notes Journal is an organized manner in which to keep notes concerning sermons that you heard. You could use it for sermons that were special to you. My suggestion is to use it each time you Worship. The format is simple and easy...

You Had Me At Good-bye by Tracey Bateman is a Christian Romance that teaches an important lesson: trust God. What do you do when someone steals your job and your heart? You write a book! Dancy loved her job. She worked hard and gave the publishing company...

Claire was a book editor. Her boss was both a mentor and friend. When he decided to retire, she took a job with Grant Books, run by Vivian Grant. Soon Claire discovers that her new boss is the boss from hell. Most people either quit...