About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart by Dana K. White


Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart

ABOUT THE BOOK

The phrase “cleanliness is next to godliness” isn’t found in the Bible. Your house can never be good enough to please God—not because you can’t scrub it or declutter hard enough, but because that is never what He was looking for in the first place. Join Dana K. White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life, as she works through removing the shame associated with having a messy home and reveling in the grace and love of our Savior.

This book is for you, if no matter how competent you feel in other parts of your life, you still feel overwhelmed and defeated by your messy home. While it’s true that keeping a clean and organized living space can contribute to a sense of peace and well-being, it should never be equated with your worth, moral standing, or what Jesus thinks about you. 

Dana K. White, trusted by millions for her no-holds-barred cleaning confessions and practical decluttering method wants to:

  • remove any shame or identity crisis associated with disorganization 
  • help you understand God's love and purposeful design for you that is much bigger than any mess in your house. 

Sharing relatable stories, biblical teaching, and practical life application, Dana will help you find a sense of freedom, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of God's love and purpose for you and your house.






MY THOUGHTS.....

How often have you heard "Cleanliness is next to godliness" and thought these words came from Scripture? No, this isn't found in God's Word. How often have you read the qualities of the 'perfect woman' described in Proverbs 31? Many of us long to pattern ourselves after this role model but do you realize that cleanliness is never mentioned in these noted verses? 

The title of this book captured my attention immediately. Believe me, it isn't fun to feel guilty about a messy house! My Mom was the ultimate housewife, and I learned early that I couldn't measure up to her standards. After reading this book, I was reminded that the messiness of my house isn't what God sees in me. He sees my thoughts, my actions, and the condition of my heart so any concern I feel should be associated with these things. These are the things I need to work on!

Author Dana K. White doesn't condone laziness, and she doesn't promote perfection. There are tips to help us declutter, encouragement to keep us going, and inspiration from God's Word. We are reminded that God's Grace has nothing to do with an immaculate house or a clean heart: it is a gift freely given that can never be earned.

This is a well-written book laced with humor and heartfelt advice. I recommend "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart"!

I received a copy from the author via FrontGate Women's Blogger Network. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 4 of 5 stars 









 ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Dana K. White is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much to her own surprise) a Decluttering Expert. Dana shares realistic home management strategies and a message of hope for the hopelessly messy in her books: Organizing for the Rest of Us, Decluttering at the Speed of Life (a Wall Street Journal bestseller), and How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind. Dana teaches her strategies through her blog, podcast, and videos at ASlobComesClean.com
and trains coaches in her unique decluttering process at DeclutteringCoaches.com.


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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Tides of Healing (Spies of the Civil War, #6) by Sandra Merville Hart

Tides of Healing (Spies of the Civil War #6)
ABOUT THE BOOK

A Southern belle fights to reclaim her home, but will her spying destroy the Union officer she never meant to love?

Savannah Adair has endured the unimaginable, hiding in a cave while her beloved Vicksburg was under siege. With the city now occupied by Union soldiers, Savannah cannot stand by and do nothing. So when one of the gaunt, half-starved Confederate prisoners asks her to spy for the South, she can’t refuse the chance to take back her home.


MY THOUGHTS.....

Have you ever been adamant in a belief or cause and then realized that you have been wrong? Savannah Adair is the perfect example of the change that can come from enlightenment and faith! Slavery was the norm for this Southern belle until a crucial Civil War battle presented a different perspective. Vicksburg, Mississippi was critical to both the Union and Confederacy, and author Sandra Merville Hart shares a poignant look at the aftermath of this battle. Lives were lost, families were changed, and the residents of Vicksburg were subjected to Union occupation. Savannah's spy activities started as a way to help her beloved Southern cause until she gained a new understanding. What would her next actions be?

Hart's dedication to research is especially evident in this riveting conclusion of the Spies of the Civil War series. Tides of Healing is an engaging story of family drama, blossoming romance, and awakening faith. I recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction!

I received a digital copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Award-Winning and Amazon Bestselling Author Sandra Merville Hart is thrilled that her next Civil War series “Spies of the Civil War” will release in 2022! Book 1 of the series, Avenue of Betrayal, is set in Washington DC in 1861. Boulevard of Confusion and Byway to Danger (Books 2 & 3) are set in Richmond, Virginia, in 1862. Actual historical spies will influence the lives of fictional characters in a series where everyone has secrets.

Sandra is on the Planning Committee for Faith & Fellowship Book Festival. She served in the past as Executive Editor for DevoKids.com where she also contributed many historical articles. She teaches writer workshops. She's a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and other writer groups.

Sandra Merville Hart loves to uncover little-known yet fascinating facts about our American history to include in her stories and drags her husband along on her adventures. Thankfully, he also enjoys these fact-finding missions.

Connect with Sandra on her blog, Historical Nibbles, where readers find posts relating to historical food/recipes, book reviews, and American history.

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Please check out my reviews of the other books in this series!

SPIES OF THE CIVIL WAR

Tides of Healing