Age
Appropriate For: 15
and up for hard life events and some romance
Best
for Ages: 15 and up
Description:
It’s a summer
of change for Jennifer O’Malley. The busy physician has a pediatrics practice
in Dallas, and meeting Tom Peterson, and falling in love, is adding a rich
layer to her life. She’s sorting out how to introduce him to her family–she’s
the youngest of seven–and thinking about marriage. She’s falling in love with
Jesus too, and knows God is good. But that faith is about to be tested in a way
she didn’t expect, and the results will soon transform her entire family.
It has
been too long since I have read a Dee Henderson book. I had forgotten how she
keeps you turning pages and tugs at your heart strings.
This
book is small (only 160 pages), but it lives up to Dee Henderson’s well deserved
acclaim. Jennifer pulls at your heart strings, makes you laugh, makes you cry,
and renews your faith.
I think
that one thing that I liked about this book more than anything else was the
strong faith message. So many Christian books are working so hard at not
sounding preachy, or beating people over the head with Biblical truths that
they don’t put any real message in this book. Dee Henderson seems proud to
share her faith, even if others may not like it. She does an amazing job of weaving
it into the story and fitting into the characters.
I really
love the whole concept of the O’Malley series. It probably has to do with the
fact that I am one of seven kids as well. I can’t wait for my youngest sister to
read this story, she will empathize with Jennifer being the youngest of so
many.
There is
romance, but I must say it was some of the best I have read in a while. The guy
and the girl spend a lot of time together doing things before they even so much
as hold hands. There are some kisses, but they only happen after the relationship
has progressed. *Spoiler alert* After
finding out some really hard news the guy does spend the night at her house.
However, it makes it very clear that the girl slept in her bed on the second
story, and he spent the night on the couch on the first floor. The scene didn’t
make me uncomfortable, and I squirm easily. *End spoiler alert*
If you
like page turners, heart tugging stories, clean romance, and strong faith
messages, get a copy of Jennifer today!
I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. I was under no
obligation to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely
my own.
Best
for Ages: 12
and up for reading level
Description:
Step into the
story behind "the story." Discover the reasons behind and the vision
for The Voice translation! In-depth interviews with key participants explain
the translators' motivations and visions for the project. Learn how the
translators worked to bring a balance between scholarship, literary style, and
forward thinking to meet the scripture needs for the church.
The
Voice Bible has become my favorite version to read. I feel like I am reading
the stories for the first time, because they have translated it into a
vocabulary that is still rich and expansive, but also commonly used. So when I
had an opportunity to read this book about the making of the voice, I was
happy.
Unfortunately,
not all books live up to our expectations. This book, at least for me had poor
formatting, short bios on people I wasn’t sure even matter to the project, and
lacked a good storyteller that I was expecting. I had to force myself to keep
reading at times because it was just plain boring.
With
that said, there was some good information in here. They explained why they
translated certain words and phrases the way they did. It made me feel even
better about the translation than I did before.
If you
are interested in The Voice Bible and how it was made, this is a good book.
Just don’t expect a very exciting book. This is more informational then a
story.
I received this book from Thomas Nelson through Book
Sneeze in exchange for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write
a positive review. The opinions in this review are entirely my own.
I am so grateful for a God who loves me at the best of times and in the times I doubt and worry.
361. A God who loves me even when I let him down.
362. For the life I have in Christ
363. For the Bible
364. That I can cast all my cares on Him
365. HIS creation
366. The Joy my faith gives me
367. That there is a season for everything
368. That Jesus will never leave me.
369. That God can handle my doubt as well as my praise
370. My Father in heaven who is always faithful
The feudal system is one of the defining elements of the Middle Ages. As my upcoming book, Adventures and Adversities is set in the Middle Ages, have have done a lot of research about the time period. Here is a simple break down of the feudal system.
King
Had absolute power
Earl
Lives in a castle gives lands to the Lords.
Lord
Lived in a manor house
Knight
Horse riding soldiers and land owners.
Peasants
Farmed the land rented to them. Also did other work.
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There have been a lot of changes in my life, but they have been positive changes. Here are a few of the things I am thankful for this week.
351. two and a half years at an amazing job
352. More time to write
353. People who are eager to read my next book
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354. Homeschool Authors continues to grow
355. Friendship with so many wonderful girls
356. Editing is going well on my book
357. A computer that is working well
358. Inspiring movies
359. A supportive family
360. My new writing corner
For me, one of the most powerful fiction books ever has been The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis. The reason? At a time when I was angry and wasn't using the Bible, God met me in the book I was reading; The Horse and His Boy. My favorite part is the point in the book when Shasta tells Aslan all that has gone wrong in his life. Aslan turns around and tells him why each of those things were blessings in disguise.
Someday, I want to write a scene like this in my book.
