Get transported to the 1920s in Above the Fold, a historical romance in which danger lurks around every street corner. Elissa, desperate to prove herself as a journalist, competes for the big story, taking risks to get a print-worthy lead. When her old flame returns to town, she finds not only her life, but her… Continue reading A Mysteriously Romantic Debut
Sorrow. It’s more than being sad. It’s deeper than disappointment over the fact that someone ate the last cookie or didn’t leave enough milk for cereal. Sorrow is a distress that seeks to penetrate our hearts. It’s grief, anguish, and often indescribable emotional pain. Perhaps you know precisely what I’m talking about, and when you… Continue reading Facing Sorrow
Perhaps you’ve heard it said, “You’re never too far gone.” You smiled at the hope-filled words, but then reality struck. Could this really be true? Maybe the people who go about declaring such optimistic things haven’t hit rock bottom. Perhaps they haven’t made the mistakes you've made; they’ve never been on the edge, looking down… Continue reading Hope in the Abyss: A Book Review of LIFE REMODELED
“Deleted Scenes” Have you ever felt a surge of excitement when reading those words? Perhaps your mind races, imagining what wonderful things are in store! Last night, my husband and I decided to watch a movie—one of those popular, practically-everyone-has-heard-of-it kind of films. With access to the movie came the opportunity to watch several deleted… Continue reading Movie Edits & Pruning Shears
The idea of positive change can be thrilling: you can start new, and the possibilities are endless! All we have to do is decide to make a change. It’s that easy, right? If we’re determined to implement change in our lives, we can traverse the space between where we are and where we want to… Continue reading Gearing-Up with Goals for the New Year
I've been reading in the Biblical book of Esther lately, which is a powerful story of God's perfect timing and deliverance. Around chapter 3, things aren't looking good for the Jewish people. The Jews were devastated when the decree came that they would all be destroyed. DESTROYED! The day of their destruction was set, but… Continue reading Hello, Victory
Someone’s into you—and not just ANY someone, THE someone. The someone Who constantly thinks about you, Who wants to hold you, walk with you, talk with you, and share in every moment with you. This someone knows everything about you. He knows your darkest secrets, your insecurities, and your struggles. While knowing, His love never… Continue reading Someone’s Into You
Are you expecting a move of God? Is there something about which you've been praying and praying, now feeling like you’re on the verge of giving up? Are you trusting God for a miracle that has not yet been seen? As I was reading in Luke 18 today, the Lord put something on my heart… Continue reading Keep Asking
The Girl Behind the Red Rope, by Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker, was quite a surprise. Before I dive into my review, here’s a look at the book blurb: Ten years ago, Grace saw something that would forever change the course of history. When a terrible scourge is unleashed on the world, she and others… Continue reading Red Rope
When a business tycoon determines to raze historic homes in the small town of Heritage, Michigan, and replace them with a strip mall, Hannah resolves to stop him. She sets about helping Heritage win a restoration grant that will put the town back on the map--and hopefully restore her disgraced family name. But she'll need… Continue reading You Belong with Me
