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!

Friday, October 4, 2024

Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace by Deb Burma

ABOUT THE BOOK

From acclaimed author Deb Burma, this women’s devotional journal features 100 daily devotions, as well as reflection questions, journaling prompts, prayers, activity ideas, and challenges.

Forgiven in Christ, motivated by the Gospel, and empowered by the Spirit, women will be inspired to live out the "immeasurably more" that Jesus provides for them (Ephesians 3:20–21).

​​​​​​​Journal can be used individually or in a group study.


In Ephesians 3:20, Paul tells us that God can do ”immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (NIV). Deb Burma beautifully reveals what this means in her relational, conversational, richly scriptural devotional created for you. 


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Across 100 devotions with journaling and prayer prompts, you—individually or with your sisters in Christ—will discover God‘s immeasurable...

  • Grace
  • Love
  • Power
  • Provision
  • Purpose
  • Peace
  • Joy
  • Gifts
  • Rest
  • Life
Forgiven in Christ, motivated by the Gospel, and empowered by the Spirit, you will be inspired to live out the ”immeasurably more” that Jesus provides for you. 


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MY THOUGHTS.....

Immeasurably More is a collection of 100 devotions that focus on God's Grace, and it is a lovely book, inside and out! The cover is gorgeous, and the devotions are truly a blessing! In her introduction, author Deb Burma reminds us that "God is able to do immeasurably more...by his power at work in us". Each devotion follows the same format: a Bible verse at the beginning, the author's thoughts and recollections, a journal prompt, and a suggested prayer. Burma's conversational writing style makes me feel like we are sharing a conversation, and I find myself encouraged, motivated, and reminded of just how blessed I am to be a recipient of God's immeasurable grace!

Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace is a wonderful resource for individual devotion time or a women's Bible study group, and it's also perfect for gift-giving.

I received a copy of this book from the author and FrontGate Media. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars





How many times have I read this but never considered that God, the One who created the universe, is also the One who works in me?










Joy. One of my favorite words! There are 10 devotionals devoted to this wonderful gift! I may not always be happy but I can always have joy!! I just hope others can see it in me!!




ABOUT THE AUTHOR


With infectious warmth and wit, Deb Burma speaks with authenticity and passion. Faithful to God‘s Word, she shares His extravagant grace in Christ as she touches the hearts of women, meeting them in the moments of their everyday lives. 

Author of bestsellers, JOY: A Study of Philippians, and Living a Chocolate Life, Deb has penned an assortment of Christian-living books, Bible studies, retreat kits, and devotionals, including Be Still & Know, Leaning on Jesus, and her latest 2024 release, Immeasurably More: 100 Devotions on God's Extravagant Grace, all published by Concordia Publishing House (CPH). Her work has appeared in several periodicals, including Today's Christian Living.

Raised on a ranch in South Dakota, Deb and her family shared adventures residing in five different states before calling Nebraska home. Deb is a follower of Jesus, a pastor's wife, and the proud mother of three amazing young adults. She's a blogger, a women's ministry leader, and a self-proclaimed coffee/chocolate connoisseur. (She never travels without chocolate in one hand and a flavored hot latte in the other!) Above all, Deb is a grace-filled woman of God.

Visit Deb at her website, Extravagant Grace: www.debburma.com
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Thursday, October 3, 2024

A Wife for the Rancher (High Country Ranch, #3) by Jody Hedlund

A Wife for the Rancher (High Country Ranch, #3)
ABOUT THE BOOK

In the high country of Colorado, hardships are a given, but love has a way of overcoming all the losses.

Millionaire heiress, Genevieve Hollis, has everything she wants except one thing, freedom, because her guardian stepmother insists on overseeing every move she makes. When Genevieve sees a newspaper advertisement from a rancher seeking a mother for his baby, she jumps at the chance to escape, even if that means hiding her true identity.

Ryder Oakley has suffered the repeated misfortune of losing the people he loves most, so now that he’s a single father with a newborn baby, he’s determined not to lose his son. When a woman shows up in answer to his advertisement, he quickly forms a marriage of convenience—one without all the entanglements of a real relationship.

Attraction starts to grow between the newly married couple, but the secrets of their pasts threaten to catch up to them. Ryder finds himself in a custody battle over his baby, and Genevieve struggles to outwit her stepmother. Will they be able to overcome the odds and find a way to be together before it’s too late?





MY THOUGHTS.....

Have you ever needed temporary relief from all of the tragedy, sorrow, and downright ugliness that seems to be ever-present in our world today? I have the solution for you! Find a copy of A Wife for a Rancher and settle in for a take-me-away reading fest with author Jody Hedlund! This is the third book in the High Country Ranch series so you know that there are cowboys and horses, but this story has so much more! There's sweet but sizzling romance, characters that you either love or detest, and the drama and adventure that's customary in a Western story. One-time ladies' man Ryder Oakley is now dedicated to finding a mother for his baby boy and millionaire heiress Genevieve Hollis longs for freedom from her domineering stepmother. Could this Colorado rancher and New York heiress be the answer to each other's prayers...or is there a disaster waiting to happen?

I loved this marriage-of-convenience story that began with a mail-order bride scenario but soon evolved into an honest-to-goodness love match. But wait...it couldn't be that easy, so Hedlund added misunderstandings, attempted murder, and even a custody battle. Whew, or should I say Whoo-ee? I certainly wasn't bored, and I hated to see their story end! Grab a copy of this book if you enjoy chemistry-laden but clean Western romance.

I received a complimentary e-copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over twenty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats.

When's she not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.
 

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HIGH COUNTRY RANCH SERIES

Waiting for the Rancher 

Willing to Wed the Rancher

A Wife for the Rancher

Wrangling the Wandering Rancher

Wishing for the Rancher's Love

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