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Spotlight: Things Left Unsaid by Courtney Walsh

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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, Courtney! Title:  Things Left Unsaid Author:  Courtney Walsh Publisher: Waterfall Press Release Date: October 30, 2018  Genre: Contemporary Fiction Links*:  Goodreads  |  Amazon  |  Book Depository  |  BAM!  |  Christian Book  |  Barnes & Noble An emotional novel of family, friendship and forgiveness from Courtney Walsh, the New York Times bestselling author of Hometown Girl . Lyndie St. James is thrilled that her best friend, Elle, is getting married but unprepared for the emotional storm of the wedding week and returning to her childhood summer home of Sweethaven. The idyllic cottage community harbors some of her best—and worst—memories. It’s not only the tragic death of her childhood friend Cassie that has haunted her for ten years, it’s the other secrets she’s buried that have kept her from moving on. But Lyndie isn’t the only one with sec...

Review: Hope Your Heart Needs by Holley Gerth

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"We don't have to settle for 'I'm fine.'"   (12) Title:    Hope Your Heart Needs:  52 Encouraging Reminders of How God Cares for You Author:  Holley Gerth Publisher:   Revell Release Date:   September 18, 2018 Genre:  Christian Living Links*:  Amazon  l  Goodreads  l  Book Depository  l  CBD  l  Itunes    l  BAM! You don't have to settle for "I'm fine."  Understanding God's character and how he loves us changed Holley Gerth's life in beautiful, powerful ways. She realized that the hope, joy, peace, and purpose we all long for can be found in his heart. Knowing who God is and the ways he cares for us empowers us to overcome the restlessness and stress we all tend to feel in this busy, overwhelming world. Whether you're going through a hard time or simply dealing with the everyday challenges of life, you'll find encouragement, hope, a...

Music Review & Giveaway: Holy Roar Album from Chris Tomlin

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" HOLY ROAR: the freedom, the experience, the wonder of worship. It is seeing the church come together, hands lifted to God, pouring out our praise with an eternal song in our hearts. It’s every voice together, changing the way we worship. "   -  Concept -  ALBUM:  Holy Roar Artist / Band:  Chris Tomlin Label:  Sparrow Records Format available:   Audio CD / Digital Audio Release Date:   October 26 Genre:  Contemporary Christian Following his best-selling 2016 release, worship leader and songwriter Chris Tomlin returns with an uplifting offering of praise! Holy Roar features the lead single "Resurrection Power" plus "Nobody Loves Me Like You," and more sure-fire sing-along gems. MY THOUGHTS Chris Tomlin's music have always been a favorite for many years. His new album spoke to me with the melody and the lyrics especially. " Morning, I see You in the sunrise every morning It's like a picture ...

Mini Review: Second-Chance Dogs: True Stories of the Dogs We Rescue and the Dogs Who Rescue Us, Edited by Callie Smith Grant

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" True Stories of the Dogs We Rescue and the Dogs Who Rescue Us." Title:    Second-Chance Dogs: True Stories of the Dogs We Rescue and the Dogs Who Rescue Us Edited By:  Callie Smith Grant Publisher:  Revell Release Date:   September 18, 2018 Genre:  Christian Living Links*: Goodreads l   Amazon  l    CBD  l   Book Depository l BAM!  l Itunes "If this hound could like us, and trust us, well . . . maybe we could trust ourselves." Everyone loves an underdog, and nothing gives us warmer feelings than seeing someone get a second chance in life. A problem pup who flourishes under the right kind of training. The struggling veteran who finds unconditional love wiggling around at the end of a leash. The lonely child who finds comfort in the steady breathing of the warm, furry friend at her side.  Each of us needs to be rescued from something--and each of us has the capa...