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The Guilty Party by Mel McGrath
How Well Do You Know Your Friends? The Guilty Party by Mel McGrath is a gripping contemporary psychological murder thriller that will have the reader involved from the start. The novel is about a group of friends who feel more like family. They bond together over a shared history and secrets that become ever more […]
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Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship Week 1: Let’s Discuss!
Ladies, are you enjoying your chosen books for our Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship read-along? Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship Discussion, Week 1 If you’ve purchased the official reading guide, you’ll have plenty of questions to help you think about the themes and connections in the books. But to help get the conversation going, here are a couple of week one’s questions that work for any of the books. (Feel free to answer in the comment section! We’re also going to dive into these in the Facebook group for the read-along.) Question 1: Which characters in your book are struggling with physical needs? Does anyone in the book reach out to them, offering…
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The Faithful Artist: an Interview with John Hendrix
John Hendrix grew up in St. Louis, left home to advance his art career, and eventually returned. Along the way he spent some time as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer for the New York Times, but returning home also gave him a chance to expand his first love into his current niche as an illustrator. His books have popped up on our radar several times, most notably with the recent, much-awarded The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler. Earlier, we gave Miracle Man: the Story of Jesus a starred review. At the time it seemed very unusual for a secular publisher to include an unabashedly Christian…
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The shortest verse in the Bible
The Shortest Verse in the Bible and the Lessons we can learn from it. “Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 Even with only two words, the shortest Bible verse in most translations is amazingly profound. John 11 tells the story of how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This is even after the dead man being in the tomb for four days already. Like Lazarus’ sisters, Martha and Mary, you may be wondering why Jesus had to wait for Lazarus’ death before visiting them. “Why did Jesus not heal Lazarus when he was only sick then weep on his death?” you may ask. Through this event, however, God is actually teaching…
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Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin
A Match Made In Heaven Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin is a delightfully fun contemporary read that will warm your heart and soul. It will make you laugh and it will leave you smiling. Rebecca Raisin has created a wonderful set of eclectic characters – an obsessive at cleaning chef, a broken hearted […]
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*You Who by Rachel Jankovic
You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal with It is a refreshing take on the “find yourself” messages blaring from our culture for teens and their parents. *You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It by Rachel Jankovic. Canon Press, 2019. 246 pages. Reading Level: AdultRecommended For: Ages 12 and upIn other words, the more we try to build up an identity apart from God and apart from His Word, the less truly “us” we become. It doesn’t matter how long or thoughtful or detailed the story you are writing is. If it is written by a character in the story rather than the Author…
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2017 Must-See Christian films to watch on Crossflix
Crossflix is an online movie channel which gives you access to stream free online Christian movies. It is a family friendly channel with thousands of Christian films from old to latest movies, documentaries or educational content. You can stream any Christian movie on Crossflix at any time. Movies for adults and kids can be watched on this movie channel. In this way, you will have two in one benefit of entertainment plus information. Christian movies are best to spend time with your family. Last few years have been highly remarkable in faith-based movies. The extreme power of love and faith can be felt through these movies. Spending time with your…
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The First Breath by Olivia Gordon
Never Give Up The First Breath by Olivia Gordon is a powerful book exploring the area of fetal medicine and care for the babies in the neo natal unit. As well as examining various disabilities and the procedures and care involved. It is a heart wrenching book. The bravery of the parents is astounding. The […]
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The Family Secret by Terry Lynn Thomas
Entertaining Crime Solving The Family Secret by Terry Lynn Thomas is a fabulous historical thriller set in 1940. It is a time of suspicion and mistrust, of spies and agents, of greed and power. The backdrop to the action is Cumbria. The peaceful village location contrasts with the thrilling action. When money and power dominate, […]
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Profound Good by Blake K Healy
Accessible For All Profound Good by Blake K Healy follows on from his book The Veil. Once again he shows us how to tap into the spiritual gifts that God has for us. Angels and demons are all around us. The gift of seeing with spiritual eyes was one that scared Blake K Healy as […]
