Archive | July 2021

The Old Beach House by Marilyn Turk

Jul10

His Plans

The Old Beach House by Marilyn Turk is a most delightful contemporary Christian novella that will warm your heart and leave you smiling. It is part of the Waves Of Romance Collection.

The old beach house is looking tired but feeling cosy and warm with memories. It needs some tender care and renovation. This reminds the reader that when we feel tired and worn out, we can come to Jesus, rest in His arms and He will love and restore us.

God’s fingerprints are everywhere. “Nobody can watch a sunset and not believe in God.” Sometimes nature is just so awe-inspiring we have to pause and say “Wow! God! Thank you.”

Life is not always fair. As a character climbs the corporate ladder, morality becomes suspect and “power rules their choices.” When one is obsessed with worldly riches, there are often questionable decisions made.

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Rekindled Light by Marilyn Turk

Jul10

Shine Your Light

Rekindled Light by Marilyn Turk is a charming Christian historical novel and the fourth book in the Coastal Lights Legacy series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The story is set in 1869 and the American Civil War is over. However there is still a residue of suspicion between neighbours as sides chosen in the war, loom large in memories. It is a time to put the past behind and to move forward into the future.

Losses in the past still remain in hearts. “Sometimes people get so stuck in grievin’, they quit livin’.” A life is on hold, unable to move past a moment in time.

Family is important. Family includes servants who are loyal and loving. There is a wonderful atmosphere of love within a household.

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Audra: Life Transformed by Carol J Nelson

Jul9

Using Our Talents

Audra: Life Transformed by Carol J Nelson is a charming contemporary Christian novel that continues the Chandler’s Grove series. I recommend reading book one first as this book begins where the previous book finished.

Life is not always easy but God is faithful. We are urged to pray for our enemies and when we do, we release any bitterness that was building up in us.

Once more Carol Nelson has presented relevant issues that may affect us – from an overbearing presence exerting their authority to children in need of loving homes, and many other situations.

Kind hearted characters open their hearts and homes to those in need as they ‘take care of widows and orphans.’

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Audra: Dying For Life by Carol J Nelson

Jul9

We Love Because He First Loved Us

Audra Dying For Life by Carol J Nelson is a powerful contemporary novel with God at the centre.

The main character receives some health news that means there are some tough choices to make. There is an element of fear but as she trusts God to reign in her life, the fear is replaced by His peace.

When God is the Lord of our life, we can trust Him to direct our steps. “Did she truly want God’s will for her life, or did she want God to do her will?” We need to be sure to tune in to what God says and not be led by our own inner voice.

God is a God of love. No matter how far we have strayed, He longs to welcome us back. “Is He angry with me?” God is not a God who bears grudges, He desires and He delights to welcome us home.

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