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Star Rising by Janet Ferguson
Co Pilot For The Journey Star Rising by Janet W Ferguson is a charming contemporary Christian novel that will warm your heart and soul as you read about a God who loves us far too much to ever let go. God’s presence wafts over the whole novel. We see characters who are new Christians trying […]
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This Side Of Yesterday by Angela D Meyer
It Is Well With My Soul This Side Of Yesterday by Angela D Meyer is a charming contemporary Christian novel and part of the Mosaic Collection. I adored it. The novel has two major themes – of dementia and fostering. Dementia is a cruel disease that robs us of our loved ones bit by bit […]
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*Jesus Rose for Me by Jared Kennedy
Jesus Rose for Me expands on The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible to help young children rejoice in the Resurrection *Jesus Rose for Me (a Beginner’s Gospel Story Book) by Jared Kennedy, illustrated by Trish Mahoney. New Growth Press, 2020, 24 pages Reading Level: Board Book,ages 3-7 Recommended for: ages 0-4 In The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible (see link below) Jared Kennedy introduces very young children to the basic storyline of the Bible. Here he expands on the key turning point of the Bible, and indeed of world history. The story unfolds in four chapters, each with the relevant scripture passages: “Jesus Rides into Jerusalem,” “Jesus’s Last Supper,” “Jesus Dies for…
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A Wing And A Prayer by Julie Lessman
A Snapshot Of War A Wing And A Prayer by Julie Lessman is a powerful Christian historical novel that explores love and trust in God in times of war. It is the first book in the Cousins O’Connor series and what an epic that promises to be. The novel takes the reader from 1943 to […]
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Look For Me by Jan Thompson
Safe In The Father’s Arms Look For Me by Jan Thompson is a contemporary Christian suspense that will consume from the start. It is the fourth book in the Vacation Sweethearts series but can be read as a stand-alone. As always, the reader receives a warm welcome as the characters are well drawn and delightful. […]
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Back Porch Book Chat: Miranda Collingridge (High school senior and social media intern)
Back Porch Book Chat: A casual, virtual conversation about books. Join us as we chat with book lovers like ourselves about a topic we all love! Our guest today is Miranda Collingridge, a high school senior who is currently our social media intern. Miranda and Betsy know each other in “real life,” and today, we’re introducing her to the rest of Redeemed Reader. Interview conducted by Betsy. Getting to Know Miranda Before we begin, tell us what beverage you’d like as we sit in our rocking chairs on this winter day: Sweet tea? Lemonade? La Croix? Ice water? It’s not summer yet, so perhaps you’re thinking hot chocolate or chai…
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Capsized By Death by Catherine Finger
The Serpent In Paradise Capsized By Death by Catherine Finger is a thrilling contemporary Christian murder suspense. It is the fourth book in the Jo Oliver series but can be read as a stand-alone. I enjoyed catching up with familiar characters. The setting is idyllic – a tropical island in Hawaii as we are all […]
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Community in Staying Home and Dreaming of HOME
There’s a strange sense of community in reaching out while everyone is staying home. Because this pandemic is of great concern to the whole world, there is an unusual international obligation, giving us opportunities to love our neighbors without actually spending time together. Instead of being excluded from others’ activities, we’re sharing the burden of disappointment and making memories while living through an historical event. There is anxiety and deprivation, to be sure, but there is joy and peace in sharing as well. Our viral enemy is faceless, and our human enemies are fighting the same battle we are. This is another chapter in the Story of depravity, common grace,…
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The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear
Horrifying The Blue Cloak by Shannon McNear is part of the True Colours series. It is a Christian historical novel and set in 1797. Shannon McNear has woven her tale around true facts that are horrifying and evil. The novel concerns two serial killers who raped, tortured and murdered, spreading terror all around. They were […]
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The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Bringing The Women To Life The Five by Hallie Rubenhold is a comprehensive look at the five victims of Jack the Ripper during the ‘autumn of terror’ in 1888. Hallie Rubenhold has brought the women to life as she has examined their lives from birth onwards and presented her findings. The women were so much […]
