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!

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

The Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near to the Heart of God by Anne Graham Lotz

The Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near to the Heart of God
ABOUT THE BOOK

The beloved Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham shares a rich treasury of her personal prayers to guide you into deeper, more intimate daily conversations with God.

Why is it that as soon as we bow our heads to pray, we start thinking of other things we need to do? How do we make time to pray in the middle of our busy lives? And how do we know what to say and how to say it?

Like many of us, Anne Graham Lotz has struggled with prayer. Over the years, she discovered that writing out her prayers draws her into deeper, more intimate conversations with God. The Light of His Presence offers forty of these tender, honest prayers for real-life situations as an invitation to deepen your own prayer life through worship, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. You'll be encouraged to lean more fully into God's promises through this power-packed devotional resource, which includes inspiring quotes from Christians throughout the ages and also has space to journal your own words to God.

As Anne writes, "My prayer for you . . . is that God will use my struggle with prayer to help you overcome yours. And that, as a result, you will be drawn nearer to the heart of God."
 


MY THOUGHTS.....











In the introduction of this book, the author admits that she has trouble with prayer and it's as if she knows me personally, because her problems are problems that I often face. Concentration, Consistency, and Content are the "C problems" and Anne Graham Lotz has a solution. The Light of His Presence has "prayers to draw you near to the heart of God" and these prayers speak to people of all ages, in all stages of life. Lotz examines a multitude of subjects and the Bible scripture and quotes sprinkled throughout provide much needed encouragement and comfort.


The Light of His Presence
is filled with forty inspirational prayers and it's the perfect book to keep nearby. It would also be a great gift for others!

I received a complimentary digital copy from the publisher. A favorable review was not required and no compensation was received. These thoughts are my own.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy and Ruth Graham, is the president and CEO of AnGeL Ministries (www.annegrahamlotz.com), a nonprofit organization that undergirds her efforts to draw people into a life-changing relationship with God through His Word. Anne has spoken on seven continents, in more than twenty foreign countries, proclaiming the Word of God in arenas, churches, seminaries, and prisons. She is the award-winning author of ten books, including her signature book, Just Give Me Jesus. In 2000 she launched her revival ministry, also entitled Just Give Me Jesus. This free event has been held for hundreds of thousands of women in more than thirty major cities in the United States, Asia, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and South America.

Learn more about Anne at her Website     Facebook      Twitter     Instagram

Monday, October 5, 2020

Cave of Secrets by Shannon Redmon

Cave of SecretsABOUT THE BOOK


What she uncovers may get her killed…

When Carli Moore finds the body of Zain Wescott’s missing sister on her family’s ranch, Zain is convinced Carli’s brother is the murderer. But Carli’s sure Zain is wrong, and she’ll prove it—if the killer doesn’t take out both her and Zain first. Now they just have to live long enough to uncover the truth…and bring a murderer to justice.


MY THOUGHTS.....

Wow! This may be a debut novel but you'd never know it because author Shannon Redmon has successfully captured all of the elements of a good suspense novel. Questions, unknown villains,  miscommunication, plus lots of intrigue and danger! The questions begin on the very first page, when Carli Moore finds a swatch of pink material poking up from a pile of stones and  is immediately reminded of a tragedy that occurred two years earlier.  From then on, the uncertainty and heart-pounding action continue, until they culminate into an exciting "I didn't see that coming!" moment. 


The cave mentioned in the title certainly holds many secrets and Carli realizes just how these unknown facts continue to haunt her. She is aided by Zain Westcott as she searches for answers and I wondered if their once strong friendship would experience further damage. Would the two friends who won a three-legged race during Bible School survive the threats against them? Could they find a path to truth and trust...together?

This book reminds us that our world continues to be a place where both good and bad exist but there is the assurance that goodness will prevail! This strong faith element and the sweet romance help make Cave of Secrets an appealing story and I certainly recommend it to all who enjoy Christian romantic suspense.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. A favorable review was not required and no compensation was received. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Shannon Redmon remembers the first grown-up book she checked out from the neighborhood bookmobile. A Victoria Holt novel, with romance, intrigue, and ballroom parties, encouraged her desire to create inspiring stories. Her first novel, Cave of Secrets, is being published by Love Inspired Suspense. When she's not writing, you can find her spending time with her husband, two boys and little white dog in the mountains of Western North Carolina.


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