Archive | August 2018

Ties That Blind by Chautona Havig

Aug24

New Beginnings

Ties That Blind by Chautona Havig is a marvellous wrap up to the Sight Unseen series. It can be read as a stand-alone but I would recommend reading the other two books first.

This has been a fabulous contemporary Christian thriller that warns against the dangers of untested science. It has the theme of new beginnings. The reader is reminded that we can all have a new beginningin Jesus.

Prayer is important and powerful. When we feel weak, we know that we can tap into the mighty power of God by using prayer.

Our pasts may be awful. We can get stuck in them. We need to know that we are never alone for God has promised to not forsake us. We can trust Him to give us second chances.

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The Girl Who Wanted To Belong by Angela Hart

Aug24

Heart Breaking

The Girl Who Wanted To Belong by Angela Hart is a true story of Lucy, a foster girl searching for the  love of her family and seeking to find her place. It will break your heart.

Eight year olds should not have to fight for love. The reader sees the conflict between Lucy’s father and his partner. He seems to be caught between a rock and a hard place. Every time the reader gets their hope up, it seems another brick is cemented in the wall. We ‘feel’ for Lucy.

The story is also about the foster parents, Angela and Jonathan who are seen to have infinite love, patience, respect and boundaries. Giving a healthy home for Lucy to be loved and nurtured. They diplomatically fight her corner.

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Dr Darla by Jo Ellen Layne

Aug23

Equipped For Battle

Dr Darla by Jo Ellen Layne is a contemporary Christian novel that deals with mental health and the aftermath. Jo Ellen Layne has taken her years of experience as a social worker and woven it into a story.

Mental illness can affect anyone at any time from all walks of life. It is important to listen to the patient and then prescribe the correct treatment. It is important to recognize the trigger for mental illness.

Jo Ellen Layne has many godly lessons for us to learn as she incorporates her faith into her novel.

Dr Darla is not a ‘preachy’ novel but has sound advice for us all. There are hard to read scenes but then life is not always easy.

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The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection by Various

Aug21

Christmas Cheer

The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection is a wonderful set of nine delightful Christian historical stories with the backdrop of Christmas. Set in the nineteenth century, some are in America and some in England. All are heart warming and leave the reader smiling. With similar themes, you are in for a real treat. Did I have a favourite? I am afraid not as they were all fabulous.

One Golden Ring by C.J. Chase is a sweet story of love, loyalty, second chances and new beginnings. Long standing friendships are renewed as old misunderstandings are resolved. Lines are blurred between employer and employee. A delightful tale.

Star Of Wonder by Susanne Dietze is a story of reconciliation and family traditions set against the backdrop of snow. Childhood friendships blossom as prodigals return to the family fold with blessings.

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