In today’s Exploring Fiction post, I’m going to talk about the one word that is running rampant at this moment: Fear. Let me just say, I’m loving Instagram at the moment. The people I follow are true encouragers, and I have seen countless posts with Scripture reminding us that, during…
Category: Fiction Fridays
Book Review: Before I Called You Mine
Hands down, Nicole Deese’s upcoming novel, Before I Called You Mine, is a 5-star read. More than just adoption, it’s about understanding God’s call and choosing to listen to it no matter what life might throw at you. “God doesn’t trick His children. He loves us, and everything He asks…
20 New Christian Fiction Reads for April and May 2020
Below is a list of Christian novels releasing April and May of this year. Some authors I have read and loved, others I have yet to get acquainted with. Whether these authors are new-to-you or beloved friends, I hope you can find a new favorite book among this list. The…
Precious Cargo: A Short Story
It takes perfect balance and precise movements to carry the package my mom sent me to deliver. “Precious cargo,” she told me, though how anyone could think a bowl of soup could be given such high priority is beyond me. I mean, come on. It’s soup. And chicken noodle, at…
Double Book Review: The Orphan Beach and One Little Lie
Today I’ve decided to review two books in one post. Both novels have already released this year and are ready to be read. Both are in the suspense genre, with Orphan Beach having more of a romantic twist. Both are also one book of a series. Orphan Beach is Book…
Book Review: Out of the Embers
Another great read of 2020. I’m giving this one 4 stars only because it seemed to drag a little for me. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful story worth reading. Out of the Embers releases March 3rd! Book Description From Amazon Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once…
Exploring Fiction: When “Pray and Read Scripture” isn’t the Best Advice
There are so many wonderful Christian themes in the fiction books I read that I’ve decided to start a series of posts delving into these themes. Today’s post is based on the book Shades of Light by Sharon Garlough Brown, a book that follows Wren, a woman struggling with depression…
Book Review: Veiled in Smoke
If there was ever a book that I wanted to hold close to my chest, this would be the one. From the very beginning, I was hooked. My heart went out to the Townsend family, the main characters of this story, and I found myself wanting to know more about…
Lost in Time
Emily’s pulse raced with excitement as she studied the mustard-colored house in front of her. A bitter wind blew fierce, taunting her, but she hardly noticed its presence. Today was the day she was going to step back in history, back to a time she only read about in novels.…
Book Review: The Fifth Avenue Story Society
There’s no doubt about it: The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck receives 5 stars from me. “See how much the written word can do? See how truth can set a soul free?” Rachel Hauck does not disappoint in this beautifully written novel where friendships are formed, broken bonds…