by Joanne | Sep 24, 2020 | Book Reviews
When this year 2020 began in January, no one could have prepared us for all it would unfold. It surely seemed like an ordinary start to another year. But this was the year we all would hear and learn words like “unprecedented”, “mitigation”,...
by Joanne | Sep 17, 2020 | Book Reviews
The book landed in my mailbox a few days ago, and to be honest, I eagerly began to read it. Each page was a balm to my soul, the words sinking in and feeding me in ways food could not. Bringing Home More Than Groceries by Kristin Hill Taylor is a book about...
by Joanne | Sep 3, 2020 | Book Reviews
We often speak of the power of a good story. They draw the listener in, move the heart, and can change a course of action. Jesus often spoke in stories, known as parables, to challenge people then, and for all time, to think and act differently than the world around...
by Joanne | Aug 27, 2020 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Recently a series of devotional books for kids came across my path. The Lord’s Garden is a series of three devotional books for children, each one written by Diana Kleyn. Taking Root is a devotional filled with stories about how God can cause a life to root deeply...
by Joanne | Aug 27, 2020 | Book Reviews
There is no denying we are living in unprecedented times which can fill our hearts and minds with uncertainty, and anxiety. Psalms For the Anxious Heart, by Becky Harling, is the perfect devotional for these days. There are thirty meditations, each one originating...
by Joanne | Aug 13, 2020 | Book Reviews
Stories are a wonderful means for us all to learn lessons that will remain with us for years to come. A Better Ending, by Doreen Tamminga, is a collection of delightful stories for boys and girls. Each story is told in a winsome manner making them relatable. The...