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The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Leave A Window Open The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna is a very charming contemporary fantasy novel that I adored. As the novel opened, I sank into its’ pages, cocooned with love, and enchanted by the tale to the very end. The setting is mainly at Nowhere House in Norfolk, which […]
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My Great Aunt’s Diary by Laura Sweeney
Choose Love My Great Aunt’s Diary by Laura Sweeney is a marvellous dual timeline novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the second book in the Dovecote Cottages series but can be read as a stand-alone. The action is set in 1943 and 2016. We ‘hear’ about the action in real time and also via […]
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If Jesus Came to my School by April Graney
What if Jesus came to my school? What would be different? The post If Jesus Came to my School by April Graney appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Whale Eyes by James Robinson
Whale Eyes is an innovative memoir by a young filmmaker, documenting his struggles with reading and physical difference. The post Whale Eyes by James Robinson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Lydia Laird: Finding Worship in the Wounds
From the moment Lydia Laird sat down with me for our CCM Magazine conversation, I knew this wasn’t going to be a surface-level interview. I’ve always admired her vulnerability, the way she doesn’t just write about the sunny days but invites listeners into the dark valleys and shows them how to look for light. “You’ve always been bold about addressing anxiety and depression in your music,” I told her, “but you also manage to hold space for joy and healing. How do you keep creating from that place?” She didn’t hesitate. “I don’t know that there’s like a black and white answer to that. I think on this side of…
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The Rocky Valentines’ Royal Bloodline
Sorting through new releases can be exhausting. The CCM Magazine inbox fills up daily with press releases and pitches. But if it says Velvet Blue Music, I stop and listen. I trust the label. They know how to deliver the full package. Music that matters, and a reason to actually own it. “It’s just really real to me. It came together at the right time when I needed something to go right.” Charles Martin knows how to write a song. It’s in his blood. His dad is Jason Martin of Starflyer 59. His uncle? Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric. Together, those two helped define what “Christian indie rock” even was. A rebellion in…
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Be You & Be Free & True
Please them. I must be who they want me to be. That’s what I thought, anyway, during this period of my life. Rail-thin, I hadn’t the faintest idea of who I was or what I was called to… I just knew happiness seemed to be: a. keep you happy b. make you like me and, c. don’t fail at it. If you were a happy person, I’d morph and be happy (even though I was miserable inside). If you valued service, I’d serve you (even though I might whine on the inside). If you wanted me to be funny, I’d try that (and walk away feeling completely unknown). Once, a…
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Nicole C. Mullen Inspires with New Book ‘It’s Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing, Sharing Courageous Stories of Faith and Godly Decisions’
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Millions have been blessed by the powerful voice of Dove Award–winning, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Nicole C. Mullen. Her prolific career, from background singer to global success as a solo artist, has earned Nicole a spot in the Christian Music Hall of Fame. She wrote and recorded her most popular song, Redeemer, in 2000. And this year, Nicole expands her writing repertoire with the release of It’s Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing: Courageous Stories to Inspire Godly Decisions (September 2, 2025, Esther Press, an imprint of David C Cook). It’s Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing unpacks the stories of a host of heroes of the faith,…
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No Rules, Just Joy — MercyMe’s Wonder & Awe
MercyMe’s new album Wonder & Awe is exactly what its title promises—a joyful, genre-bending ride that feels both familiar and completely unpredictable. For a band that broke out with the heart-wrenching ballad I Can Only Imagine, they could have easily settled into repeating the formula that brought them decades of success. Instead, they’ve continued to carve out their own space as a group that doesn’t take themselves too seriously, loves to make people dance in the street, and isn’t afraid to follow whatever musical rabbit trail inspires them in the moment. The result is a record where you truly can’t guess what’s coming next. It all begins with an a…
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The 70s Come Alive: Can You Believe This Jesus Music Reunion Lineup in Alabama?
This week, the Christian music world said goodbye to one of its most beloved pioneers, Chuck Girard — a founding member of Love Song and a key voice in the 1970s Jesus Movement. His passing has stirred a wave of renewed interest in the music he helped bring to life, reminding us of the timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics that shaped an entire generation of believers. If you’ve ever wanted to experience those songs, and more from that era, performed live by some of the very artists who made them famous, we’ve got an unforgettable night you won’t want to miss. This fall, Huntsville, Alabama will play host to a…
