A few weeks ago in church, we were shown a video instead of receiving a sermon. The video was Godspeed, and it's the story of Matt Canlis, an American pastor whose desire to change the world grinds to a halt in a Scottish parish. The tagline is "the pace of being known". The video talks …
Tuesday Book Chat | 9 September 2025
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Does your church have a library, and do you use it? We look forward to hearing your …
New Releases | September 2025
Welcome to September’s new releases. Today we have 2 book to share with you. Congratulations Milla and Meredith on your new releases. Old Town Symphony by Milla Holt Publisher: Reinbok Limited (Release date 17 September 2025) He built the show to launch stars—not fall for one. Kezia Blair believes true talent shouldn’t need shortcuts. But after …
Book Review | Beyond the Far Horizon by Carolyn Leiloglou
Today I am reviewing Beyond the Far Horizon by Carolyn Leilogou releasing Next Tuesday September 9th. Book Description: A foe-turned-friend must learn to trust his new allies or risk losing his chance of finding a forever home in this thrilling conclusion of the award-winning Restorationists trilogy. Ravi may be free from a life of crime …
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Book Spotlight | The Women of Oak Ridge by Michelle Shocklee
Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome Michelle Shocklee to our blog today and share an interview for her new book, The Women of Oak Ridge, that’s releasing on September 9, 2025. What inspired this story? I grew up in Santa Fe, NM, not far from Los Alamos, the site where the first atomic bombs were made. Despite …
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Beyond the Page, Book Bonuses
Once upon a time, my family and I would pile into our van, drive to the bookstore, and spend way too much time and money there before cramming ourselves and our book hauls back into the van to go home. Then I'd lose myself in the books, being introduced to characters through their story, envisioning …
Tuesday Book Chat | 2 September 2025
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Do you request Christian books at your library? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join …
Devotional | A bouquet of grace
Hebrews 4 verse 16: (NIV) Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. For some reason, grace, in it's many forms, has turned up in my world in big and little ways recently. I guess grace …
Fiction Friday | Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills
Narelle here. I’m delighted to welcome DiAnn Mills to our blog today and share an interview plus my recommendation for her new book, Canyon of Deceit, that’s releasing on September 9, 2025. What inspired this story? I love adventure. The idea of a woman who specialized in wilderness survival techniques appealed to my curiosity and imagination. What …
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Wednesday Writing Wins from Beyond the Borders
It's time for another getting-to-know-you question from members of the international members of American Christian Fiction Writers ... but first, some conference news! 2025 ACFW Virtual Conference One thing it's often hard to do as international members of American Christian Fiction Writers is attend the annual conference. This year, the conference is also being offered …
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