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Nothing New Under the Sun: Salvation

I'm resurrecting an older post with a timeless message. I pray it blesses your heart.  I had the pleasure of reading Growing up in the 1850s: The Journal of Agnes Lee. You may not be familiar with Agnes, but surely you’ve heard of her father, Robert E. Lee. The journal was an interesting blend of daily… Continue reading Nothing New Under the Sun: Salvation

Book Reviews

Book Review: I Will Not Fear by Melba Pattillo Beals

In 1957, Melba Beals was one of the nine African American students chosen to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. But her story of overcoming didn't start--or end--there. While her white schoolmates were planning their senior prom, Melba was facing the business end of a double-barreled shotgun, being threatened with lynching by rope-carrying… Continue reading Book Review: I Will Not Fear by Melba Pattillo Beals

Book Reviews

Book Review: The Innkeeper’s Daughter by Michelle Griep

A London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the Crown   Dover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . .until she can no longer fight… Continue reading Book Review: The Innkeeper’s Daughter by Michelle Griep

Book Reviews, Uncategorized

Book Reviews: February’s Backlist: 2 in 1 Review

Alongside my usual new release reviews, I'm trying to squeeze in more books from my backlist. Here are the books I read this month. Have you read any of these books yet or are you planning? *All links unless otherwise stated will take you to Goodreads A Bride in Store by Melissa Jagears Impatient to… Continue reading Book Reviews: February’s Backlist: 2 in 1 Review

Book Reviews

Book Review: The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz

When colonial Williamsburg explodes like a powder keg on the eve of the American Revolution, Lady Elisabeth "Liberty" Lawson is abandoned by her fiancé and suspected of being a spy for the hated British. No one comes to her aid save the Patriot Noble Rynallt, a man with formidable enemies of his own. Liberty is… Continue reading Book Review: The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz

History

Getting Dressed: A Collection of Historical Dressing Videos

I enjoy learning about historical fashion and have taken you on tours in the past. But there is something that videos can teach us that simple text cannot. I thought it would be interesting and even handy to collect some videos together for your enjoyment. I do not own any of these videos so refer to… Continue reading Getting Dressed: A Collection of Historical Dressing Videos

Christian

GIVEAWAY and Review: Whole Heart CD by Passion

About Album • Info about Passion • “Rooted out of the Passion movement, we are committed to leading people towards renewed intimacy with God and fresh encounters of worship. Passion is more than music. More than events. Passion is a generation living for His name.” • WHOLE HEART is the new live album from Passion—captured… Continue reading GIVEAWAY and Review: Whole Heart CD by Passion

Book Reviews

Book Review: Until We Find Home by Cathy Gohlke

For American Claire Stewart, joining the French Resistance sounded as romantic as the storylines she hopes will one day grace the novels she wants to write. But when she finds herself stranded on English shores, with five French Jewish children she smuggled across the channel before Nazis stormed Paris, reality feels more akin to fear.… Continue reading Book Review: Until We Find Home by Cathy Gohlke

Book Reviews

Christian Fiction Cover Wars: Valentine’s Edition

We're long overdue for another round of Cover Wars! I'll be pairing off two lovely covers. Vote for your favorites in the comments. In about a week, I'll update the post to reveal the winners. Red Dress: It wouldn't be Valentine's without the color red. Which cover featuring a red dress is your favorite?  … Continue reading Christian Fiction Cover Wars: Valentine’s Edition

Book Reviews

Book Reviews: January’s Backlist, 3 in 1 Review

One of my reading goals for 2018 is to cover more ground on the backlist. So many of my favorite authors have several previously published books that I haven't had time for. I'm hoping to change that this year. I decided to try something a little different. Instead of multiple posts, I'm going to collect… Continue reading Book Reviews: January’s Backlist, 3 in 1 Review