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We Were Beautiful by Heather Hepler
Life Is Messy And Beautiful We Were Beautiful by Heather Hepler is a contemporary novel about love and loss and friendship. It is a story that goes to the edge of the abyss and survives. It was so beautifully written and has ignited and warmed my soul. Loss is a defining moment. “Death created a […]
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Innamorta by Autumn Macarthur
Never Too Old Innamorta by Autumn Macarthur is the most charming Christian romantic novella. It is the tenth book in A Tuscan Legacy series which I adore but it can be read as a stand-alone. No matter how old you are, you can still dream big. While you still have breath, God’s not finished with […]
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A Reason To Trust by T.K. Chapin
He Leaves The Ninety Nine A Reason To Trust by T.K. Chapin is a contemporary Christian novel that explores love and loss, faith and forgiveness, restoration and new beginnings. Once again T.K. Chapin has written a marvellous novel that reveals the heart of God. “I deserved Hell but You gave me life.” God does not […]
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A Time To Abide by Juliette Duncan
All In God’s Perfect Timing A Time To Abide by Juliette Duncan is a heart wrenching contemporary Christian tale that deals with life and death, love and loss, and over it all is God who is faithful. The novel has some powerful themes of relevant issues – maternal death, premature birth, homosexuality, adoption – all […]
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Reading Challenge Check-In (Spring): How Are You Doing?
Did you take part in the Redeemed Reader Reading Challenge this year? (It’s never too late to start! Get a copy of the Redeemed Reader Reading Challenge in our store and start reading!) We’re one quarter of the way through the year, and it’s time to check-in. How are you doing? Is there a category that you’re having a hard time finding books for? Have you already finished a category? I surveyed myself and my kids with the following questions–try them on your own kids or students as a way to check-in. Let us know in the comments if there are categories you’re stumped by! What Reading Challenge level are…
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Princess Cut Movie Review
Princess Cut: A Christian Perspective on Courtship and Marriage The film Princess Cut presents the meaning of the cliché true love is worth waiting for. Main character Grace is a dreamy naïve country girl who stares fascinated on a princess cut diamond ring at a shop. Since she was into a long distance relationship with college boy Stuart for 15 months, she assumed he would propose soon. He busted her bubbles in front of his other friends when he announced that he’s already engaged with another girl. Grace showed a shallow outlook when it comes to getting into a relationship. When her mom asked what she liked about Stuart, she identified his…
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The Memory House by Rachel Hauck
The Memory House by Rachel Hauck is the most delightful dual timeline novel set in 1953 and present day. Rachel Hauck has done it again – and created a wonderful novel that will ignite the reader’s heart and soul. The characters are warm and welcoming and realistic with their fears and failures. They are easy to identify with. Prayer is important. “He suspected Mom’s prayers had a hand in this.” Prayer is powerful and how wonderful to think that our prayers can influence lives for the better. Sometimes we have a day that defines us. There is a ‘then’ and a ‘now’. This is the case for the two lead females.…
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*By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman (Retro Read)
Jack and Praiseworthy must use their wits and resourcefulness if they are to strike it rich in California’s goldfields in this funny middle grades novel. *By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 1988 (reprint, original date 1963). 224 pages. Reading Level: Ages 10-12 Recommended For: Ages 8-12 as an independent read; all ages as a family read aloud By the Great Horn Spoon A scoundrel stole their money, forcing Jack and Praiseworthy to stow away on the Lady Wilma instead of paying for regular passage. To a fine, elegant butler like Praiseworthy, sleeping in potato barrels was rather humiliating, not to mention undignified. To…
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The Baggage Handler by David Rawlings
The Baggage Handler by David Rawlings is a cautionary Christian tale that will have you examining your own life. It was an incredibly powerful read that if you put the lessons into practice will aid your walk with God. We all carry baggage. We pick it up as we journey through life. “Life isn’t about what you’ve got. It’s about what you do with what you’ve got.” If we do not deal with our baggage, the weight of it will crush us. We all have choices to make. We can choose to be burdened by our baggage or we can deal with it. “People usually collect their baggage but they’d be…
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Return To Maplewood by Elizabeth Bromke
Return To Maplewood by Elizabeth Bromke is a delightful contemporary novel that continues the story of the Maplewood sisters, this time focusing on Anna. Past hurts intrude on the present. A partying lifestyle and outlook are designed to protect hearts – but it is an empty and potentially dangerous way of life. Turning ones back on the party scene is not always a popular decision but it will bring freedom. There is the theme of loss. We can never replace those who have gone before but life must continue, especially when children depend on you. A delightful four year old charms not only the characters but the reader too. Home is…
