Live fearless: An Adult Coloring Book by Margaret Feinberg ( a review)

First, I love the title! With all that's going on in the world and our lives, fear is a very relevant topic. God has a lot to say about fear and being fearless instead.

This is a great book for anyone! As a mom of small children, I especially appreciated it. I would gather other coloring books for them, and we could color together as I meditated on the scriptures. A win-win as they got to do something with me, and I got to do some soul searching! I also appreciated the space for journaling and thoughts per each page. 

I would recommend this book to anyone!

I was given this book free of charge but the opinions are mine and mine alone.

Counted with the Stars (a book review)

Book review: Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette

Great read! I really enjoyed reading this work of Biblical historical fiction! I recommend this book to all who search and wonder.

This is a story regarding the plagues/attempt for freedom in the Bible told by an outsider of the Israelite group, an Egyptian slave. I especially loved the Egyptian history as it related to this story. Being fast paced, full of intrigue and mystery, I finished this book in a matter of days!

In the Bible, it mentions those who decided to flee Egypt ( and Pharoah) and essentially be integrated into the Israelite tribes. This was not a light decision and involved a lot more than we think. I loved stretching my brain and viewing this common-told story from a different perspective!

I received this book for free from Bethany House Publishers but the review and opinions are my own.

Miriam (a book review)

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I absolutely loved reading this book. I don’t say those words lightly either. This historical fictional story had me captivated from the very beginning.

Pharaoh has held the Hebrew nation in slavery for around 400 years.  Moses, a man with a complicated past, has been called to lead this freedom mission. As the plagues dictated by God fell over the land deep in the heart of Egypt, it is hard to imagine what that looked like on a personal level.  How it felt to endure suffering and view it, and also the cost of freedom. This is a story about a God who demands such raw and blind obedience.  In a world where power is everything, Yahweh is the very definition of power. What will it take to convince Pharaoh to let the Hebrew nation leave? What will it take to convince the Hebrew nation that the cost of freedom is worth it?

If you have ever wondered more about the Miriam of the Old Testament and more background regarding the plagues, this is the right book!  The author Mesu Andrews did a great job with suspense and action, I found myself surprised at each twist and turn.  Even started reading along with the story in the Bible. At first, the Hebrew names and words was overwhelming, but I found it only added to the story as it allowed me to let go of previous held assumptions.

I received this book for free from blogging for books but the onions are my own.

Book Review: Esther, Royal Beauty by Angela Hunt

This is a book about the story of Esther from the Bible. Through God's working and many twists and turns, a commonplace Jew becomes a queen- in a way its a  modern Cinderella story. But a true one at that, and with all the realistic details that come with being queen of a king of that time.

Although I know the story and have read many books about this topic, it never gets old! I enjoyed this book a great deal and could barely put it down. Angela Hunt includes a lot of details about the time era and history going on at that time and I found that wonderful and intriguing.

Expect your faith to increase as you read this book!  God has big plans even for those who feel "common"!

I was given this book for free for review purposes only. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

A Most Inconvenient Marriage by Regina Jennings (a book review)

I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down. It was full of civil war history, love, and still an underlying faith in God. The author does a great job building each character and making each person realistic. If you are looking for a light hearted historical romance, get this book stat. It will make you laugh and wonder what will happen next. I want to describe the story but I don't want to give anything away- that's part of the mystery. Enjoy!
(I was given this book for review purposes, but the opinions and reviews are my own.)

A book review: An Insider's Guide to Spiritual Warfare by Kristine McGuire

I enjoyed reading this book for a more in depth understanding of spiritual warfare. The author has been involved in a lot of enemy activities- and after being set free,  has been involved in spiritual warfare against the enemy activities. Strengths of this book include:
1. The basics of whole body health (physical, spirit, emotional): at times I have forgotten that even the smallest details done for Jesus matter. Also even the smallest wound unattended, can lead to more serious issue.
2. The simplicity of being a spiritual warrior: it is more a matter of willingness and motivation. But the results are more than worth it!
3. Last, I appreciate the fact she addressed issues like ghosts, supernatural activities, etc...  By understanding what these things really are, we can more effectively combat them under authority of Christ.

This book has changed my life in some simple ways, I definitely recommend it to anyone seeking to follow God more whole heartedly.
(I was given this book for free, but the review and opinions are my own.)

Kitchen Ecosystem (a book review) by Eugenia Bone

1.  This book is amazing because it has something for everyone from a novice cook to some of the most advanced chefs.  It teaches you some basic principles that allow you use and re-use common items in your kitchen.  This allows you to make multiple dishes from a common initial supply of food (say apples) or whatever is in season.  This is perfect if you start with a surplus of almost any food from apples to zucchini with almost any meat, fish, seafood, vegetable or fruit inbetween! 

2. Or even if you don’t have a surplus, this book shows some great new ways to simply use what you have effectively.  I really love all the visual aids the book uses.  It has enticing and motivating pictures that will tempt you to try and prepare every dish.  There are awesome flow charts that show you the progression of being able to use each item you are working with.  

3. It is a great investment in the long lost art of cooking with low waste- something you can use and pass on to future generations.

4. The author talks about food preservation. Using preservation, food can be bought when it is cheapest/in season and then stored for a different season.  There are a lot more ways of food storage than I thought!

5. Last but not least, there are chapters in the end of the book that talk about homemade condiments and recipe techniques (stocks, pasta, etc...). So much to learn, and money and food to save while doing it.

(I received this book for free in return for a review. The opinions are my own.)