Showing posts with label Christian Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian Inspiration. Show all posts

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Where Love is Planted: A Meriside Romance Book 1 by Dawn Kinzer

 

Here is the book summary:

She’s bound to past promises.
He’s captive to future goals.
Will their loyalty to others cost them their own happiness?
Or will something beautiful grow where love is planted?

Two years have passed since a tragedy changed Beth Miller’s life forever. Since her father’s and brother’s unexpected deaths, Beth has put her future as a licensed horticultural therapist on hold. The garden center and floral shop that her mom and sister love is struggling. And her young brother’s widow is still trying to find her way. Beth’s devotion puts her family’s needs first.

To further his career and atone for his own tainted past, Tyler Sharp accepts a position as a social worker at a women’s prison. The facility is located near his great-aunt in the small port town of Meriside, Washington. While he’s intrigued with the woman living in the studio apartment behind his aunt’s home, as soon as he can return to Colorado, he and his best friend will initiate a program there for at-risk-kids.

As secrets are exposed and hearts soften, their growing feelings for each other bring new challenges. Will Beth complete a necessary internship if it means helping the person who caused her loved ones so much pain? And if she’s unwilling to leave her family, and Tyler will never intentionally disappoint his loyal buddy in Colorado, how could they ever hope to create a life together?

Join Beth and Tyler in the Pacific Northwest as they explore what it means to sacrifice, hope for the future, and experience miracles where love is planted.

And now, my review:

This book drew me right in and I found it hard to put down.  The story flowed so well.  The characters were exciting to follow and believable.  I loved how she brought in an unexpected plot location and tied it to horticulture.  Along with the romance, the strong family devotion rang loud and clear for me.  I encourage you to get your hands on this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this book without any requirement to write a positive review.  All comments are my own.   

https://www.amazon.com/Where-Love-Planted-Meriside-Romances-ebook/dp/B0CDSV4JVS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LK8D36VR8GY1&keywords=where+love+is+planted&qid=1694738126&sprefix=where+love+is+plante%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1

Monday, August 9, 2021

I Give Up by Laura Story

Here is the book summary:

Most of us long to be in control—of our schedule, our relationships, and our future.

Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams?

But when Laura and her husband, Martin, faced a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect, she realized she’d been looking for a happiness that comes from circumstances, rather than a deeper joy that comes from God. Again and again, Laura had to surrender her vision for her life so she could embrace God’s vision. And again, and again she learned that even in the midst of shattered dreams, God’s plan brought greater joy than she could have imagined.

Now the Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Blessings,” “Indescribable,” and “Mighty to Save” shares her powerful story of finding blessing in her deepest pain. In, I Give Up, Laura explores:

·       How to delight in God’s gifts no matter your circumstances.

·       Why waiting on God is a daily decision, not a step-by-step process.

·       The strength we find from meditating on God’s Word.

·       Why surrendering to God leads to reconciliation with others.

·       How the things we consider to be losses are ways for God to display his glory.

As Laura writes, she no longer wants to be in control of her life. She wants to be rooted in the God who is in control. I Give Up will help you Discover a deeper life of worship, a fuller life of joy, and a freer life of true surrender as you open your hands to God. And give up.

And now, my review:

I found I Give Up by Laura Story to be a raw read of genuine transparency of one living what she is writing about.  I was blessed that this author shared the nitty gritty with her readers and I was thankful that I was one of them.  She shares of God’s faithfulness as she’s living the life that is laid before her.  What she thought life was going to look like and what it actually looks like for her.  Surrender is a main theme in all she shares. 

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

https://www.amazon.com/Give-Up-Secret-Surrendered-Life/dp/078522629X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+give+up&qid=1628544413&sr=8-1

https://www.christianbook.com/give-the-secret-joy-surrendered-life/laura-story/9780785226291/pd/226298?event=ESRCG

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-give-up-laura-story/1129856651?ean=9780785226291

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Choose Joy

 

I'm excited that this one was released yesterday, September 22.  Looking forward to coloring through it.