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The Illustrated Child by Polly Crosby
Mesmerising The Illustrated Child by Polly Crosby is a beautiful novel about love, exploration and discovering yourself. It is a very unique read and a fabulous debut novel. The action begins in October 1987 – A date I remember well due to the infamous weather forecast by the BBC’s Michael Fish. We follow a young […]
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When The Music Stops by Joe Heap
Of Memories And Love When The Music Stops by Joe Heap is a beautiful contemporary novel about life with its loves and losses. The story has a serene atmosphere as we see the life an octogenarian has lived. The novel alternates between present day and significant events in her past. The stories are linked by […]
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*Through the Wardrobe by Lina Maslo.
This C.S. Lewis biography, accessible to 5-year-olds, includes fascinating details for Narnia fans of all ages *Through the Wardrobe: How C. S. Lewis Created Narnia by Lina Maslo. Balzer + Bray (HarperCollins), 2020, 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Book, ages 4-8 Recommended for: ages 5-10 The second son born to Albert and Florence Lewis decided at the age of 4 that he would be called “Jack,” not Clive Staples. Besides strong opinions, he had a lively imagination and loved making up imaginary worlds with his older brother. In his pleasantly cluttered Belfast home, one piece of furniture that loomed large was the double-doored wardrobe that had been carved by the…
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North Point Worship Releases ‘Live From Decatur City’ EP March 26
Internationally known North Point Worship releases Live From Decatur City March 26 with the EP’s lead single, “Abundantly More (Live),” releasing today to digital and streaming outlets internationally from North Point Music® and Centricity Music. Part of North Point Ministries’ global network of more than 90 partner churches, North Point Worship captured Live From Decatur City audio and video with a full 12-piece band at Decatur City Church, which is one of the ministries’ seven Atlanta-area campuses. Although recorded without an audience due to COVID-19 restrictions, the worship team is excited to share what they experienced in the church during the recording. “Since this year has thrown everyone many curve…
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Grammy Award Winner Francesca Battistelli Presents Sophomore Christmas Album
Nashville, Tenn. (October 23, 2020) GRAMMY® Award-winning Curb Word Entertainment singer-songwriter and recording artist Francesca Battistelli presents her sophomore Christmas project, This Christmas. The brand-new 14-track collection, comprised of both originals and Christmas classics, arrives today (10/23), and enters straight in at #1 on the iTunes Holiday chart. Listen to the full album HERE. Physical copies are also available at www.francescamusic.com. Battistelli announced her new Christmas LP on a special Facebook Live, previewing snippets of songs and revealing that a Christmas EP was originally planned for Winter 2019. However, the award-winner shared she felt God led her to push pause on the project. Little did she know This Christmas would…
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Grammy-Nominated Worship Leader Releases ‘The Blessing’ (Live Album)
NASHVILLE, TENN. (OCTOBER 23, 2020) Today GRAMMY-nominated and multi-Dove Award winning worship leader Kari Jobe has released the highly anticipated project, The Blessing (Live Album). As her first new album in three years, Jobe recorded the music live this summer during the pandemic without an audience despite her deep desire to worship with a live audience. The uniquely recorded live album features 15 tracks and more than three hours of worship captured including the world-renowned title track and most consumed new CCM song of the year. “I’ve been pouring my heart into this album for more than two years, asking God what He wants the church to sing and declare…
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God’s Peace for When You are Missing a Loved One
Missing a loved one is a very lonely feeling. The only thing to really resolve the ache of loneliness is to actually see the person you’re missing. But many times, it’s not that easy. You may miss your mother who passed away last year, your daughter studying abroad, or your husband on a long… The post God’s Peace for When You are Missing a Loved One appeared first on FaithGateway.
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So, Why Not You?
“Now go! I will help you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” But Moses said, “Please, Lord, send someone else.” — Exodus 4:11-13, NCV Moses was known and protected by God even before the day his mother set her infant son adrift in a basket on the Nile River. Miriam, his sister… The post So, Why Not You? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Together By Christmas by Karen Swan
Best Friends Together By Christmas by Karen Swan is a powerful contemporary novel about friends, fear and relationships. Good friends are hard to come by. Some are far closer than family. There are some loyal friendships within the novel. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. A close bond between war correspondents has broken down […]
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Little Bird by Cynthia Voigt
Little Bird, a young crow, embarks on a quest that will expand her world and reward her curious mind. Little Bird by Cynthia Voigt, Illustrated by Lynn Rae Perkins. Greenvillow, 2020, 319 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 5-10 as a read-aloud; 8-10 independently Little Bird has one job: to protect the fledglings of her home nest. But sometimes threats come from more than one direction. The day of the hawk, the cats, and the fisher brought the loss of one baby crow. But even worse, the theft of Our Luck: the bright, shiny string woven into the nest as long as Little Bird could recall.…
