I was given this book by Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review. The Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon You have likely heard the saying, "Behind every great man is an even greater woman." Susannah Spurgeon is just such a woman. Wife of the infamous preacher, Charles Spurgeon, she was an integral part of his life … Continue reading 7 Ways Susannah Spurgeon Left a Legacy of Faith
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol Christmas Traditions One thing I have tried to instill in my children is the love of reading. One way I tried to do this was to purchase each child a classic book each Christmas. At … Continue reading Eight Favorite Christmas Books You Need in Your Home
Pastors are People, Too Our church has just begun the adventure of searching for a new pastor. It's a daunting job when you look for the perfect pastor. Basically, because there are no perfect pastors because pastors are people, too. We tend to forget that pastors are people, too. We put them up on a pedestal that … Continue reading In Search of the “Perfect” Pastor
NOTE: I received this book at no charge in exchange for writing this review. These words are my own opinion and I have not been compensated to say them. Dare to Hope again Have you been losing your hope lately? What is it that is pulling you down into despondency? Sickness? Fear? Guilt? Worry? Grief? Discouragement? … Continue reading Book Review: Fully Alive
What if there were NO Pain?
I heard a radio interview the other day with Gary Thomas, the author of Sacred Marriage, and it really caught my attention. What especially drew me in was the subtitle, "What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?". I had to purchase the book to get "the rest of … Continue reading Sacred Marriage – For a Better Marriage Relationship And More
What would I tell my 20-something self? Go out and grab it because life will all too soon get full and busy and the next thing you know your 20's will be twenty years ago. I waited till I was 28 to start planning great vacations and fulfilling dreams. No sooner did I plan a … Continue reading Twenty Things We Would Tell Our 20-Something Selves
I have been waiting years for a women's mentoring resource like this. ADORNED Living out the Beauty of the Gospel Together by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth {There are affiliate links on the page} {I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review} As a pastor's wife, I have tried … Continue reading Book Review: Adorned: Living Out the Beauty of the Gospel Together
Is your marriage getting a little dull in the romance department? Have you lost the passion you once had for each other? Sharon Jaynes has written a little book that I'm sure will help you ignite the fires again. In 14 days she can help you spark that fire. She will take you step by … Continue reading Reignite Your Marriage by Valentine’s Day
So many of us find ourselves BROKEN. But God can make all things BEAUTIFUL if you will let Him. I picked up Gwen Smith's book from a pile of books I have purchased and never finish reading because I am writing a series of devotionals on emotional trauma. I wanted to find out how others … Continue reading How God Restores a Broken Heart