Adventures of a Catholic homeschooling family in Alaska.
I love to read (in case you haven’t guessed by now!) When summer hits, I really enjoy having some quick reads that will entertain me and sometimes get a little thinking going in my brain. Unlike some friends, I prefer my romance stories a little on the clean side and therefore am happy to review [Read On]
Taking a long trip to the lower 48 and driving back in the RV had a few reviews slip through the cracks. Today, I am thrilled to share with you about Donna Fletcher Crow’s newest book in The Monastery Murders series, An Unholy Communion. About An Unholy Communion Following the ancient [Read On]
With so many demands in my life, I’ve gotten to really enjoy the nights when I can curl up with a book that entertains while reinforcing concepts I believe in. Safe in His Arms is the latest Christian romance story that I’ve read which continually points the reader to God being our safe place. [Read On]
This past month I had the privilege of reading a collection titled Secretly Smitten with four stories by four wonderful female authors: Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt and Denise Hunter. I had read a few of their works, but wasn’t sure what to expect with this title as the independent stories are connected as [Read On]
Finding an engaging book for elementary kids that packs in adventure without too many ‘weird’ aspects to it can be a challenge. For kids that want something fantastical without all the magic or paranormal entities in it, Children of Angels might be a good fit. About the Book: “Not my iPod!” Jeremy Lapoint’s day [Read On]
Do you have days when you are just not content with your life and think that everyone else you knows has it so ‘good’? Well, as much as I’d like to hide my head in the sand, I have to admit that there have been days in my life when I was envious of others [Read On]
If you sit down and read through the Gospels, you will find several examples of Jesus teaching through the use of parables. Now there is a novel out to start a series that seeks to be a parable for the modern day reader to learn more about God and our relationship with Him. About [Read On]
Summertime is a great time to pick up a book that reads quickly and entertains in the process. If it also gets you thinking about about life’s bigger conundrums, then it’s a bonus! This particular book hits all three. About the Book: Once you’ve seen, you can’t unsee. Everything changes when you’ve looked at [Read On]
In the past few years, I’ve read more Christian romance novels that I’ve enjoyed than I might have anticipated. Today, I get to share about the kick of novel in a new series that definitely has romance in it as well as illustrating Christian living in a historical setting. About the book: The first [Read On]
Today I’m back with another Christian romance. I’m really beginning to love reading this genre of books as they tend to be quick and entertaining reads. My latest read in this genre is Wish You Were Here. About the Book: Allison Denman is supposed to get married in five days, but everything is all [Read On]
Do you ever have days like I do where everything goes lightning fast and you collapse into bed realizing you’ve not made any time for YOU? Well, if that happens on occasion to you, there’s a nifty product you might enjoy:Cravings–The Devotional by Carey Bailey. About Cravings–The Devotional Cravings is a collection of card-size [Read On]
I’ve decided the every so often I need a romance type novel in my life. I just don’t want one that is trashy and has a cover that needs to be hidden from prying eyes. The Wedding Dress fits that bill for me. The characters are appealing and there are no intense sex scenes [Read On]
I’d like to think that we are doing well financially. And, compared to many who constantly choose to live beyond their means, we are. But, I know that there is still room for improvement. We have a vehicle loan that I’d love to abolish. We have a mortgage that was more than I [Read On]
J has taken to doing nighttime prayers with me and loves to end with mention of his guardian angel to keep him safe. He’s also enjoying this new title in our house which shows a guardian angel ‘in action.’ Only, instead of the focus being on keeping a child safe, the book shows how [Read On]
It has only been in the past few years that I have taken to reading Christian romance novels. Some are okay while others are a wonderful blend of romance with the goal of living life the way God has instructed us to live. Blue Moon Promise definitely falls into the later grouping as the [Read On]
Have you ever encountered a book that challenged you in ways you didn’t imagine? For me, The Beautiful Wife is one such book. I’ve spent time reading God’s Word and reflected upon it. I’ve prayed over situations where I knew I had to relinquish control. But, somehow, it wasn’t until I started working [Read On]
While I enjoy reading a good book that truly takes you away from your ‘normal’, I also enjoy reading a good story that hits a bit closer to home. The Shadow of Your Smile by Susan May Warren presents a story that both draws you in and makes you want to see what will [Read On]
There is something about events from World War II that really capture me. I can only imagine how terrible life must have been back then for the people under the oppressive control of the Nazis. And, it is the days around the liberation of France that provide the backdrop for Chasing Mona Lisa. About the [Read On]
Good photography can tell amazing stories. That old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words does ring true. My interest was peaked when I read about the new title, Real, by Shelley Malcolm. I’ve seen a few photos where a person’s hands were the focus of the picture and they always moved [Read On]
Merging Christian faith with a suspense novel can be a tricky thing to do. Too much talk of faith can easily seem almost forced upon the story while some good suspense novels leave little room for faith to enter the equation. Erin Healy has managed to merge both into a wonderful tale titled The Baker’s [Read On]
Curling up with a good book with a cup of tea under a blanket is a favorite pastime of mine when the weather gets cold. It gets even better when the story makes you want to bundle up and keep warm. Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren is a wonderful book for [Read On]
When someone starts talking about marketing, do you cringe or do you best to politely exit the conversation? What about if the conversation has to do with promoting Christianity? Well…I am not one to shy away from talks on marketing nor how it relates to Christianity. Of course, having marketing as one of my primary [Read On]
We love young adult literature in this house. The boys love it as they are either already in that age group or quickly approaching it. And, I love it as they tend to be quick and entertaining reads. While fantasy tends to take first billing for the boys, historical fiction comes in close behind. How [Read On]
