Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble

Once again Colleen nails it, this is a great story. I think it would make for a fabulous Christian movie. The way she brings this almost divorced family together makes for a wonderful and intriguing novel. I like how Colleen tackles a variety of topics. This story takes you on a rollercoaster ride. Just when you think you have figured out “who,” Colleen jumps you with a surprise.

Lonestar Angel is part of a series but can be read as a standalone book. Throughout this work of fiction Eden and Clay Larson endure many uncomfortable situations. Can they wade through them to reveal the truth of their daughter’s identity?

I am happy to give this novel a five star rating.

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The Love & Respect Experience By Dr. Emerson Egggerichs

Hands down this is the most husband friendly devotional ever! I love the fact that he gives a few words to each the husband and the wife before the devotional starts.  All the devotionals are based on the Love & Respect principles. Yes, I do recommend having the book while you are doing the devotional.

It is helpful to do the first chapter and then move on to any chapter of your choice, we don’t have to do it in order! We should save the last chapter for the very end as it closes out the devotional. Each chapter is about three pages and opens with a verse, ends with a prayer and action, an insight is also included. The appendix has additional discussion questions for each chapter so if you want to go deeper you can.

The devotional is leather bound and would make for a great gift, small group study, mentoring, etc. I am thrilled to give this book a five star rating.

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Forsaking All Others by Allison Pittman

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to abandon your family for your own personal safety? Hard to imagine! In Forsaking All Others that is exactly what we find. Camilla Fox has left her husband Nathan and two daughters behind as she can no longer follow in the Mormon teachings.  Our timeline is the 1850’s and Brigham Young is in charge of Salt Lake City, UT. When Nathan takes a second wife Camilla has a difficult time trying to make the transition. She then decides to run away and ends up with the US Army. During this time Camilla reconnects with her parents only to find out that her father is quite ill. She then journeys back home to make things right with them before her father dies. While home the family lawyer wants to assist her get her children back from Nathan.  Camilla travels back to Salt Lake City, UT and gains custody of her children. Throughout Camilla’s struggles are deep and wide.

This is the second book in the Sister Wife Series. I found that this book was able to stand alone as I did not read the first book “For Time & Eternity.”  I am happy to give this book a five star rating.

Book disclaimer: Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Gabby God’s Little Angel by Sheila Walsh

This is a great children’s book! Gabby the angel is in “guardian angel training” and she is placed with a little girl named Sophie. She needs lots of protection, but is Gabby up for the job? Can Gabby show Sophie God’s love for her?



The Lord is your protection…He has put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over you wherever you go. Psalm 91:9, 11.


The illustrations are so adorable every little girl will love having this story. You will find sentences in pink and blue. It is possible to just read those words if you’re short on time but have already promised a story to your child. I am giving this book to my niece for her second birthday.


I am pleased to give this book a five star rating.


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Sweet Sanctuary by Sheila Walsh and Cindy Martinusen Coloma

This is a great story about forgiveness. As children Wren, Barb, and Jack go through a life changing event. I like how Sheila and Cindy take us through “family drama.” It was gentle but firm. This is very relatable as there are no “perfect families.” We all have issues with those we love. The big question is can Barb, Wren, and Jack make peace with each other and the past? Each of them has dealt with the situation differently. This books focus is on Wren and her son Charlie, so you are getting much more from her point of view. I think this is a great way for us to think about our own “family history” and see if there is anything God wants us to deal with.


This book has been chosen as a Women of Faith fiction selection. I am happy to give this book a five star rating.

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Too Blessed to be Stressed by Debora M. Coty

I love the layout of this book!

The author has four sections where she shares her stress relief.


-Time Management
-Develop a Sense of Humor
-Cultivate Relationships
-Focus on Faith




There is a scripture verse for each chapter with a closing quote from various people. There is a time for reflection in her “Let’s Decom-Stress.” This makes for a great devotional, small group study, or one-on-one mentoring.

I did find two chapters to be a bit offensive and felt the author had a lack of experience on the topic she was writing.

The chapter on Nutrition I could spend hours on how much I don’t like this chapter. I felt the opening verse was taken out of context! Yes, I did look it up in four other versions! George Bernard Shaw’s quote at the end of the chapter was way off and totally offensive! This whole chapter needs to be removed or rewritten!

The chapter on Physical Maintenance I felt that once she stated she was “going to be technical” she no longer talked “to us” but “at us.” Physical Maintenance has not much to do with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow or Golfers Elbow. Physical Maintenance isn’t just simple stretching exercises.

For this reason I will give this book a three star rating. I did recieve a free copy of this book for review from Litfuse.

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Courageous by Randy Alcorn

I must disclose that on page 364 Randy states “About 20% of the book comes directly from the movie; the other 80% I had to invent to make this into a novel.”

MOVIE IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 30th

I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE the book♥. Yes, I am looking forward to watching the movie but the book covers sooo much more than the movie can. This will be an awesome tool for anyone working with youth or just have teenagers in their life. The book is centered around four law enforcement officers whose biggest challenge is fatherhood.



The amount of topics covered in this book is amazing!

Gangs, Violence, Drugs, Alcohol, Guns, Teen Sex, Dating, etc.
Abortion, Infertility, Adoption
Relationships
Integrity
Mentoring
Regret
Restoring Relationships
Accountability for Men


I am very impressed with the “Resolution” and I really pray that the men will get behind this and use this as a tool for being the father that God has created them to be.


Can these men face the challenge of fatherhood?

I am thrilled to give this book a five star rating.



Book disclaimer: Tyndale House Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.



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