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!

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 & 2 Timothy, Titus & Philemon: Letters to Leaders--a 10-Week Bible Study on Sound Doctrine and Godly Behavior by Tara-Leigh Cobble

ABOUT THE BOOK

The team behind the bestselling The Bible Recap takes your study of God's Word to the next level. Continuing with the books of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, The Bible Recap Knowing God Series dives deep into the transformative truths found in Scripture.

Perfect for small groups or individual study, this comprehensive, 10-week Bible study explains and connects the story of Scripture in the books of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Through daily readings, passage-by-passage teaching, thought-provoking questions, weekly challenges, Scripture memorization, and personal study segments, you will

· learn how to dig deep into God's Word
· discover the character of God revealed through the early church
· comprehend the transformational truths of godly humility and love
· apply these truths to your life



MY THOUGHTS.....

This new bible study has given me a deeper insight into the apostle Paul's letters to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. I was familiar with his special relationship with Timothy but I'm now learning so much about Paul's efforts to teach Christian doctrine to Titus, Philemon, and Timothy, his "true child in the faith". This 10-week study from Tara Leigh-Cobble is an engaging and stimulating journey filled with Scripture, questions, and points to ponder. I was especially pleased that memorizing a weekly Bible verse is stressed and additional online resources are provided!

Understanding church doctrine and displaying godly behavior is essential to both new believers and seasoned Christians. I am using this thought-provoking resource for my worship time, but it would also be perfect for a group Bible Study.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tara-Leigh Cobble spends her days helping people read, understand, and love the Bible! Those things include: hosting a daily podcast called The Bible Recap, leading D-Group International (an international network of Bible studies), speaking to audiences about God and His Word, writing books, leading trips to Israel, and hosting a daily radio show called The God Shot. 

She loves adventure, dabbling in flying trapeze, and thinking every meal tastes better when eaten outside. She lives alone in Dallas, Texas.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

The Amish Rancher's Return by Amy Lillard

The Amish Rancher's Return
ABOUT THE BOOK

His homecoming could change everything
For a widow and two little girls…

Called back home to Millers Creek after years away, Isaiah Peight needs to help care for his ill father, sell his parents’ store—and avoid Priscilla Raber. Five years ago, he and Priscilla were betrothed, but she broke his heart and married someone else while he went on rumspringa. Now widowed, she works at Creekside Sundries to support her toddler twins. And she’s not happy about the sale. Seeing Isaiah again stirs up lots of memories, especially when he bonds with her precious girls. Can they ever leave the past behind and forge a new future together?






MY THOUGHTS.....

His father's illness has drawn him back to Miller's Creek, but it won't be easy for Isaiah Peight! The young woman he once planned to marry is there, along with her two little girls, and Isaiah doesn't want, or need. a reminder of what was or might have been!

Five years of misunderstandings, miscommunication, and hurt plague the unexpected reunion of Priscilla Raber and Isaiah Peight, as author Amy Lillard poignantly relates their struggle to remain indifferent to each other. Old feelings resurface, along with Isaiah's conflicted emotions about Priscilla's daughters. These adorable twin girls could have been his!

I loved the romance, the return to Miller's Creek, and the strong faith message woven into Lillard's compelling plot. Lillard's tagline is 'Sweet as apple pie', and I've been told that a truly sweet apple pie is a balance of tart fruit and warm spices. Well, this certainly describes this realistic book! The Amish Rancher's Return is an engaging tale of hope, forgiveness, and second chances. I recommend it to all who enjoy Amish Christian fiction.

I accepted a complimentary digital ARC from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars






ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amy Lillard loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family…and maybe homemade tacos…and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely way up on the list.

Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, and three spoiled cats. ^..^

When she’s not creating happy endings, she has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework.

Amy is an award-winning author with more than forty novels and novellas in print. She loves to hear from readers. 

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