By Meredith Resce Romans 12:9-21 This passage in Romans (New International Version) is marked as ‘Love in action’. What an intriguing idea. I’d like to pull out a few of the pieces of advice to focus on them in context of how we serve the Kingdom of God in our writing. V9. Love must be …
How to be a good book reviewer
I confess that I have never been good at reviewing books. Even my favourite books, the ones that I could gush about for days, didn’t move me to enter a review on a retailer’s site. Sure, there was a little bit of laziness in there, but until recently, I truly considered my own opinion unimportant. …
Tuesday Book Chat | What books have you read that are unforgettable?
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What books have you read that are unforgettable? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in …
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DEVOTIONAL | The sovereignty of God
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 I’ve been thinking about God’s sovereignty a lot recently. Certain life events have made …
Fiction Friday – Memory Lane by Becky Wade
Today for Fiction Friday I’m sharing my book recommendation for Memory Lane by Becky Wade. Here's the book description: Christy Award Hall of Fame Author After surviving a trauma several years back, Remy Reed relocated to a cottage on one of Maine’s most remote islands. She’s arranged her life just the way she wants it, …
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Smoke And Mirrors
By Wendy Parker “How did he do that?” Was the question each one of us asked as we wondered how the magician at a party I recently attended had left us spellbound with every trick he performed? Of course, we knew there really was no magic involved in his performance, and yet, this showman’s mind …
Tuesday Book Chat | What’s the first Christian book you remember reading as an adult?
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What's the first Christian book you remember reading as an adult? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog …
Omega Writers | Introducing the 2023 Online Retreat
It’s that time of year! Spring has sprung. The trees are blossoming, the bees are busy, it’s time to plant tomatoes, the agricultural shows are popping up all around the countryside AND Omega Writers’ Zoom Retreat is happening. I read a lament – or maybe just an observation – that many people prefer face-to-face. It’s …
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Book Review | Her Cowboy Blind Date by Narelle Atkins
Hi, Dienece Darling here today to review Narelle Atkins's latest release Her Cowboy Blind Date. Book Blurb He’s a small-town guy, a cowboy at heart. She’s a city girl from the other side of the world. Will a blind date lead to a love that lasts a lifetime? Farm mechanic Sam Williams is on the …
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Recent Romance Reads
I've recently been on a book-buying binge and (wonder of wonders!) I've actually read the books as I've bought them. (My usual habit is allowing them to languish on my to-read pile). Today I thought I'd share a few of my recent contemporary Christian romance reads. I bought and devoured With Love, Melody, the first …