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Courting Love by Jodie Wolfe

Dec1

Misunderstandings In Love

Courting Love by Jodie Wolfe is a Christian historical 3 in 1 book that I enjoyed.

The stories are set-in small-town America in 1876-77. They are surrounding three sisters who are all looking for love, without necessarily realising what is under their noses the whole time.

God’s plans for the sisters are so much greater than their plans. “Sometimes God gives us what we don’t expect, but what we need the most.” God knows us better than we know ourselves.

The sisters are close-knit as they have lost both parents. They all look out for each other and they all have different skill sets. Their love for all is plain to see. “We got each other. Why would we need much more than that?” The sisters have the correct priorities. They enjoy each other and the simple things in life. They build their lives on God and each other. In contrast we meet a very selfish young woman who does not go to church or say prayers. Her priorities are on wealth and outward appearances.

Prayer is important. “I pray for you both…that you’ll find godly men.” We need to commit every area of our lives to God. There is nothing that is too big or too small for Him. If it bothers us, it bothers Him. God wants to be involved in our lives.

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Hannah’s Quest by Jodie Wolfe

Jul21

The Lost Sheep

Hannah’s Quest by Jodie Wolfe is a powerful Christian historical novel that I read in just two sittings, pausing only to sleep.

Jodie Wolfe has constructed a tale full of godly lessons for us all. We see that whereas life is not always good, God is always faithful. He is with us on the mountaintop and in the valley. “How could she reconcile God’s loving care when He hadn’t rescued her from her situation?” God never promised easy but He did promise to never leave us. “It’s in those deep valleys He can make Himself known even more to you.” We also learn more in the valleys than on the mountaintop. We rely on God in the valley, knowing that He is good even when life isn’t.

We see the importance of listening to God’s voice. “Don’t you go listening to that evil one… Listen to who God says you are.” The evil one wants to destroy us. God wants us to live life to the full, and to live loved.

Fear and faith are opposites. “You can’t walk in fear and faith in God at the same time.” If we have faith, we need not fear for God is beside us, upholding us.

It is important to put on the whole armour of God. I “take up my shield of faith daily so that filthy, rotten evil one’s lies can’t hurt me.” We need to repel the lies with the shield of faith. We also need to know the word of God so that we have good foundations so that when life hits, and it will, we will not crumble.

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Taming Julia by Jodie Wolfe

Feb14

A Precious Jewel

Taming Julia by Jodie Wolfe is a charming historical novel set in 1875.

Jodie Wolfe has created a marvellous set of characters. I loved the rough and ready leading lady who had a heart of gold but needed educating in the ways of the world. There were many highly amusing incidents.

Knowing God is vital. “Once you get acquainted with God… you’ll fall in love with Him and desire to serve Him.” God wants a relationship with each and every one of us. He will keep knocking on the door of our heart until we let Him in. Even when we do not know Him, He already knows us intimately.

Prayer unlocks the power of the Almighty. “Talking to God is the same as talking to you.” Prayer should be as natural as breathing. We must be sure to listen for His answers. “When’s the last time you were truly quiet and were able to hear God?” It is important to trust God’s guiding and not “expect[ed] God to answer the way he wanted.” We must not project answers onto God that were never His.

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Let Love Spring by Various

Apr10

Warm And Delightful

Let Love Spring is a delightful, warm collection of three Christian historical romances. All with their unique tales but very similar themes. All three stories will warm your heart and speak to your soul. A perfect collection for an afternoon’s light reading.

An Angel For The Cowboy by Jodie Wolfe has a warm family feeling that simply exudes from the story. There is the theme of putting others first reminding the reader of the Naomi and Ruth story in the Bible. Eldest sister Essie will go to extraordinary lengths to protect and nurture her sisters. The theme of hospitality is also present as the sisters open their home to a stranger. Family is important. Without it, it feels as if something is missing.

A delightful story to kick off the trio.

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