Book Review: Every Girl Gets Confused

This  is the second book in A Brides with Style series. In this installment, Katie moved from a small town to Dallas. In the move she left her former boyfriend behind to move into the world of Brady, a basketball player who she has fell for. She stands by him through his knee surgery, however, her ex-boyfriend and her parents want her to move back to their small town.

I found it a little difficult to follow all of the characters, but this is probably because I did not read the first book. This is a book that brings smiles to the face easily and the author, Janice Thompson, knows how to involve the reader emotionally into the lives of the characters.

Overall, I enjoyed the book, once I began to connect to the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoy a light-hearted book.

I was given this book by Revell in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: The Lopsided Christmas Cake

The Hochstetler twins, Elma and Thelma are leaving Illinois to go back to a familiar place, their grandparents' farm. The farm was left to them when their grandparents were killed in an accident.

Each of the girls in this book are so much fun to meet and to get to know. I think I started smiling when I first began to read the book and I was able to keep that smile through most of the book.

The girls do not know exactly what is going to be facing them when they take over the farm, and the fact that they are different personalities just add to the adventure.

This is a wonderful book about family closeness and the adventure of the new.

Wanda E. Brunstetter knows how to keep readers coming back. She has such a talent for writing and when I see her titles on the shelf I know that it will be a good read.

I received this book from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: God's Servant Job

My husband thought that it was funny that I was going to review this book. I have never been a fan of this book of the Bible. If I had been presented it the way this book does, when I was younger, perhaps I would have felt differently.

The author made it a fun read by presenting the book of Job as a poem. Bond also stresses faith even though Job has so many trying times. The illustrations by Todd Shaffer are perfect also. They are bright and colorful, but yet still portrays the times of the story.

I would read this book to children with ease and I would recommend it to my family and friends. Thank you Mr. Bond and Mr. Shaffer.

I was given this book by NetGalley  and P&R Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Devotional review: Love and Care for the One and Only You

This book first attracted me because of my health issues. Once I opened the cover I discovered this is so much more than a devotional. The sections include warm-up; cardio; strength training; and stretching. Then there is a section  with recipes.

Each of the 52 scripture-filled entry includes a reading, a power prayer, a healthy hint and a way to help the entry work with the reader's journey. This book is filled with devotions surround health and fitness, but not in a preachy, superior nature. More like an encourager who wants the reader to succeed on their journey

 I am going to be placing this book on my shelf to be looked at again, and again.

I received a copy of this book by Worthy Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Cookbook review: Super Foods Every Day

For a small book, this book, Super Foods Every Day, is packed with great information. For those that are unsure what a super food is, Sue Quinn gives a good description of the what make one super.

The recipes in this book are complete, includes preparation and cooking time and the serving size of the item. There are also listed the benefits and vitamins in each recipes.

Included in the recipes are things such as Stir-fried greens, Salmon with Watercress Sauce, Virtuous Brownies and so, so much more.

Anyone looking for a healthier alternative should try this book. I found it very helpful.

I was given this book by Blogging for books in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Ask Me Anything, Lord

These words are easy to say but very difficult to truly mean. Anything....one word that can open up more than we can possibly imagine. However, when we ask these words sincerely, the rewards can also be unimaginable.

Heather C. King placed these words as the title of her book sending the readers on a trip beyond the conceivable. But with trust in God, and faith, He is with them the entire way.

She does not suggest anything that she has not done herself. She shares her stories as a study. I know as I read this book I could feel the challenge being placed before me. I also know that by excepting I will be filled with challenges and wonder.

This book is ideal for an individual or group study. And as a study it should be looked upon as something to take time over, not rushed through. 

I was given this book by NetGalley and Discovery House Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

Bible Review: The CEB Study Bible

It is interesting reviewing Bibles because going into it, it is difficult to know how it will be set apart from others. This one has.

Each book has information on the book's theme plus it cross-references to other places in the Bible that relate. There are also many illustrations and pictures of places from today's viewpoint. 

This is a lovely version of the Bible and I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in another version and a new way of looking at this most powerful book.

I was given this Bible by NetGalley and Abingdon Press in exchange for my honest review.