"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
1 Corinthians 15:58
Cressida Dane is on a mission to finish her late father's manuscript, and in order to do that she is determined to separate fact from fiction about the Spector's Bounty. Braden Sanders finds himself helping Cressida because of his ties to her mother's work, while waiting to find a cure for his young niece who is fighting a rare kind of cancer. When Cressida's investigation puts her in the crosshairs of some dangerous people, with dark intentions.
A fast paced suspense, full of adventure, mystery, and danger. A twisting story that keeps you guessing, with strong protagonists, great relationship building and faith. Braden is a great guy, and I liked how he volunteers to come along for the ride. It was fun learning about floating wrecks, in this fast paced read. There is a lot going on, and pieces that connect and intertwine.
Braden and Cressida make a great team, working together to discover the truth. I liked that they bonded over a shared faith, and can rely on each other in this high stakes suspense. Highly recommend!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The adventures of the Summers sisters continue, the changing seasons bring royalty to Sidmouth, and three male staff members end up staying at the sister's inn.
Emily has dreams of publication, and she is enlisted to write a guide book for the area. But a face from the past has her questioning her future.
A delightful and compelling story, full of faith, and everyday heartwarming adventures in the spirit of Downton Abbey. I liked the full cast of characters with both familiar and new characters. I loved the incorporation of the royal household, and their staff into the story, with baby Queen Victoria. Compelling storylines, with characters that are raw in imperfect, yet relatable in their humanity. I liked the themes of compassion, family, love, honesty and more.
A wonderful addition to the series, and I can't wait to see what is next for the Summers sisters.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
David is off to church camp for the first time with his best friend Nate, in his diary and emails home he documents his days as he tries to stay out of trouble and learns to think of others besides himself.
From the start you get the inkling that David might be a few notches above your average troublemaker, but you can't help but love him as he finds his way. I liked how we see non-neurotypical characters presented, with themes of trying new things, facing fears, and forgiveness. Nate is a good friend, and I liked how David is sensitive to his needs. The story is fast-paced, with fun accompanying illustrations. Great for those who are gaining reading confidence with chapter books. A fun new series for older elementary readers, full of fun and silly shennanigans!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
After a tumultuous upbringing, Noreen O'Sullivan has a heart for the temperance movement.
An engaging story, with endearing characters that you can cheer for throughout. I liked how James admires Noreen's courage to stand up for what she believes, and how they both take the time to understand each other's points of view. James is a fair and reasonable deputy, taking care of the town with grace and plenty of patience.
This book really has it all, likable characters, faith, humor, and romance. I liked getting to know a few of the other local "spinsters" as well. A full cast of characters in a lively small western town, full of faith, great tension and relationship building, with a lot going on. I liked how the author thoughtfully dealt with the issue of alcohol abuse, and the temperance movement.
A riveting western read, and start to a what is sure to be a fantastic new series. I loved James, Noreen, and all the ladies in the Society of Spinsters, it was such a fun read, with great dialogue, interaction, and stirring characters arcs. Highly recommend!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The story of St. Nicholas of Myra like you've never heard it before.
A companion or sister book to Of Love and Treason, with a scattering of familiar faces, but also a solid stand alone novel. Demitria and her brother Theseus eek out a living as coral harvesters, diving deep for the hidden treasures of the ocean. Demi and her brother use their boat to gather provisions to help feed the other Christians, but as the persecution increases the risk grows. But a friend in the form of Nicholas of Myra comes to their aid, when Theseus is injured.
A captivating story of ancient Rome, showing the hardship and persecution of the early church. I liked how it showed the early church caring for each other and living each day knowing the cost of their faith.
An engaging read, I learned a lot about ancient history and Nicholas of Myra. Such a great read, enjoyable storyline and core of faith.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A powerful new film about how "A Heavenly Father" changes everything.
From the award-winning director of the Kendrick Brothers’ documentary Show Me the Father, He Calls Me Daughter is a poignant exploration of father-daughter relationships and the lasting impact they have on a woman’s life. Through honest stories and thoughtful insight, the film examines the deep “father wound” many women carry. He Calls Me Daughter reveals how faith in Jesus Christ brings healing, transforms lives and restores identity. A Heavenly Father changes everything!
HE CALLS ME DAUGHTER is for women who have felt unseen, unsupported, or unsure of their worth—and who long for love that feels safe. This honest exploration of father-daughter relationships reveals the lasting impact they can have on a woman’s life. Through intimate, first-person stories, viewers follow women as they begin to name the pain they’ve carried for years: father wound.
Audiences are invited to reflect on their own story as they walk alongside these women on a journey toward healing. At the heart of the movie is an encounter with Jesus—a perfect heavenly Father who sees, stops, and calls His daughters by name. HE CALLS ME DAUGHTER is an invitation to experience the love of a Father who does not withdraw—One who offers peace, belonging, and restoration.
He Calls Me Daughter is releasing in theaters March 17 & 18 only.
Still Hope is a movie where awareness about human
trafficking meets compassion and recovery begins.
Freedom is just the beginning.
Hope, a teenager from a tight-knit community, finds herself in danger when the person she believes to be a new friend proves unsafe. Taken from all she knows, Hope is forced into sex trafficking and stripped of her identity.
After finding freedom from her captors, Hope discovers that survival is only the first step. Inspired by true stories, Hope’s journey is a powerful illustration of the courage it takes to walk the complex path of recovery.
Get tickets now to see this powerful film in theaters February 5!
A portion of ticket proceeds will go towards organizations that care for victims of trafficking.
My Review:
A powerful story of recovery and true freedom through faith.
This story deals with a difficult topic, and I think that it did a good job of realistically showing how she had no choice and day by day her hope was stripped away. But more than that it showed recovery in an honest and raw way. Hope questions God's goodness, and struggles to trust when all her trust was taken away. When I first started watching I thought it would be your typical faith film, but I was wrong! It is so much more, not shying away from hard questions and topics, struggling with faith, throughout and with the aftermath.
A cautionary tale, that can be a good conversation starter with your children about social media use, and strangers online. It deals with a very real and difficult topic, and it does a good job of showing it with gritty realness, but not being overly explicit or graphic. Good for families with teens, though parents may want to preview.
A well done film, with a powerful story, talented cast, and solid core of faith. An inspiring story of redemption, recovery, and hope.
Many thanks to Studio 523 for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
Two sisters, both talented singers, separated by oceans during WWII.
Caramina Grassi longs to become an opera singer like her sister Rosa, who lives in Italy. But when the Japanese come to the Philippines, Caramina and her family must flee to go work on a rice farm in the jungle. The story follows the hardships faced by the sisters, as they wait out the war, facing an uncertain future, leaning on faith and bonded by their love of music.
Based on a true story of hope, faith and resilience. An engaging and compelling read, that has the author drawing from the life experiences of her mother and aunts. A well told story that shows a well known time period from an angle I'd never read before. It was fascinating reading about things experienced in the Philippines, as well as Italy.
A powerful and compelling story, realistic, and gritty, with inspiring themes of faith. I admired how Cara's family was determined to stick together and face things as a family. This is my first time reading this author, and this novel is a masterful debut. Highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The second installment of the spin off series to the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, finds Mary, Peter, Uncle Solomon, and Hank one step closer to rescuing the remaining hidden scrolls from the evil collector.
Fun and fast paced chapter book, targeted at elementary ages children, gaining confidence with reading. In this adventure they travel back in time to the prophet Jonah's time, where they travel alongside him into the stomach of the big fish. They learn important lessons of faith, and how God hears when we pray.
A wonderful faith-based series full of adventure, with a continuing storyline throughout the series of evading the Collector. Great fun, with solid core of faith.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Navy SEAL Logan Russell heads back to his hometown to check on his twin sister, Lisa, who hasn't been responding to his texts lately. His investigation leads him to Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair, his sister's best friend who is also looking into Lisa's disappearance. Turns out there is a string of missing barrel racers, Logan and Izzie join forces to get to the bottom of who is targeting the girls.
A fast paced suspense, with high stakes, engaging storyline, and likable leading characters. Logan has a K-9, Shadow, and is unsure where his career will lead after getting injured. He and Izzie make a great team, working together, with a shared determination to bring the killer to justice. I liked how Izzie also bonded with Shadow, as well. There is a lot of good interaction, and strong themes of faith.
Overall, a high suspense read, with a lot going on, and a well built backstory. I liked the Texas rodeo setting, high stakes, and characters that I could cheer for throughout.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Lucie is Faith's mom, and reviews books that catch her eye that are sitting on her daughter's bookshelf. She is a big fan of pretty much anything western, with mystery and a good love story.
