tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57972853198864875292024-02-07T14:47:22.589-08:00A Peek Into The Life of KimTake a peek into my life...My likes, loves, and dislikes. Books are one of my favorites, this is where you will see what I think of what I have read, be it good or bad. Among other things that I may want to discuss. Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-14680145363627307232017-02-12T09:41:00.000-08:002017-02-12T09:41:29.670-08:00Still Missing by Chevy Stevens - my review <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Still-Missing-Chevy-Stevens/dp/1250049512/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486921114&sr=8-1&keywords=still+missing" target="_blank"><b>Still</b> <b>Missing</b></a> by <b><i>Chevy</i></b> <b><i>Stevens</i></b><br />
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This was a book I set up and read late into the night until finished.<br />
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Annie tells her story of being kidnapped, held captive in a cabin, and raped almost nightly for a year. We are reading her story and what took place as she tells it to her therapist. The Freak is someone you will easily grow to despise.<br />
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Luke the perfect boyfriend, who everyone wishes for. Gary the cop, she grows a little to close to.<br />
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Then finding out in the end who was behind this abduction, how shocking and heartbreaking for Annie. The boyfriend, Luke, best friend Christina, Mom, step-dad, an Uncle who has spent a lot of his lifetime in prison. Could it be one of them, if so which one would be so cruel?<br />
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I enjoyed this book tremendously.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-86715949615789383462016-08-26T05:24:00.001-07:002016-08-26T05:24:08.909-07:00The Wish by Beverly Lewis - my review<b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764212494/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764212494&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">The Wish</a> </b>by <b><i>Beverly Lewis </i></b>is another awesome Amish story told by one of the best Amish story writers, in my opinion.<br />
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A story of close friendship between two girls, Leona and Gloria, that feel as sisters and wish that they were. Even after Arkansas Joe, Gloria's father moves her family far away in the middle of the night, they find their way back to each other and their friendship, and wishes start coming true.<br />
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Gloria is torn between her family and the world, English ways, or what her heart tells her is right, the Amish way of life that they lived before leaving Lancaster County. Torn between and old Amish beau, Orchid John and a new English boyfriend Darren, which will win her heart.<br />
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When Gloria contacts Leona, to come for a visit, she decides to go, praying that she can help her sister/friend. While her beau, Tom wonders if he should be concerned because Leona is going so far away to visit Gloria and her family who are now English.<br />
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I highly recommend this to anyone that loves the Amish stories, or is a Beverly Lewis fan, you will not be disappointed.<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from the publisher Bethany House and NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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I was captured from the very first page, each chapter is only a few pages long and tells a different child's story. This book brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face as I read these children's stories. A fast read inspirational and uplifting, has been added to my favorite books.<br />
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One of my favorites is 'Giants in the Land' where 3 children were met everyday after school by bullies wanting money from them. Until their family prayed with them about it and asked God to send his angels to protect them. And that is EXACTLY what he did!<br />
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A 15 year old boy who has stage 4 cancer - my favorite quote from this chapter<br />
"With His single touch, my terminal disease recoiled. He alone stilled my storm with one command."<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. I highly recommend this book, you won't regret reading it.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-1480821690355805802016-08-20T08:54:00.000-07:002016-08-20T08:54:03.380-07:00Now That It's You by Tawna Fenske my review <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXSFGOC/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01BXSFGOC&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Now That It's You</a></b> by <b style="font-style: italic;">Tawna Fenske </b>starts with Meg going to the hospital to forgive her cheating ex-finance who she hasn't saw in 2 years, they were together for 10 years before she left him standing at the alter. Once arriving at the hospital she runs into Kyle who surprises her with an unwanted and unexpected outcome.<br />
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Meg and Kyle's paths keep crossing. With Matt out of the picture their relationship grows. Until Meg's cookbook takes off in sales and Matt's family wants a share of the profits.<br />
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I was hooked from page one in this book and couldn't put it down until finished. Although there is some language in it that might offend some, I enjoyed the book.<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced reader's copy) from NetGallery and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-49811770825477509892016-07-30T06:49:00.003-07:002016-07-30T06:49:56.768-07:00Angels by Jack Graham - my review <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Who-They-What-Matters/dp/076421330X?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=076421330X&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=x_gr_w_glide_bb&tag=x_gr_w_glide_bb-20" target="_blank">Angels</a></b> : <b>Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters </b>by <b><i>Jack Graham</i></b> is an interesting book on the topic of Angels. I always loved the TV show - Touched By An Angel starring Roma Downey, which showed guardian angels always helping people. Roma Downey writes a beautiful forward to this book as well.<br />
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The author uses scripture as well as true life stories to explain Angels and who they are and what their purpose is in this book. Broken up in four parts,<br />
1. The Wisdom of Angels as You Start the Journey<br />
2. The Protection of Angels as You Sustain Life's Blows<br />
3. The Encouragement of Angels as You Soar on Eagle's Wings<br />
4. The Presence of Angels as You Stay the Course With Christ<br />
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No we shouldn't idolize them, but LEARN from them. As they watch over us, protect us, and teach us to worship God! I loved this book and highly recommend it to others who also would like to learn more about Angels.<br />
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I received a FREE copy from Bethany House in exchange for my HONEST review, rather it be bad or good.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-86558833820259638512016-07-07T07:29:00.001-07:002016-07-07T07:29:12.524-07:00The Anxious Christian by Rhett Smith - my review <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Christian-Your-Anxiety-Good/dp/0802413226?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802413226&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=x_gr_w_glide_bb&tag=x_gr_w_glide_bb-20" target="_blank">The Anxious Christian</a></b> :<b> Can God Use Your Anxiety For Good</b>? by <b><i>Rhett Smith</i></b> starts out with the author telling of his own anxiety when younger, and how God uses it and him.<br />
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I've always thought badly of my anxiety but the author has given me hope with this book, and how God can use me.<br />
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One of my favorite quotes from the book says...<br />
<i>"It is ok to be anxious, but don't hide and bury those anxieties in hopes that they may somehow get better or completely disappear. They won't. Instead, choose to face them and allow God to grow you in the process. It is an act of courage you will not regret</i>." page 88<br />
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Doesn't that say a lot? It has gave me hope that even though I have anxiety, God can still use me if I open up and let him guide me. I enjoyed reading and learning from this book and would recommend it to others who may also suffer from anxiety.<br />
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I received a free copy from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review of this book.<br />
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The story takes us between now and the year 1955 and what took place when several movie stars, including Jack Montgomery were in St. Jude, Ohio filming a movie. Did Cassie's Grandmother really have a secret affair with the famous Jack Montgomery? If so why was everything kept so secret?<br />
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A story of love, and family secrets, full of suspense and passion.<br />
I highly recommend this book full of twist that will keep you guessing throughout.<br />
I received a FREE copy from NetGallery and the Publisher in exchange for my honest review .<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-13744958939400945082016-04-11T14:55:00.000-07:002016-04-11T14:55:14.335-07:00The Atonement by Beverly Lewis - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764212486/ref=x_gr_w_glide_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_glide_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764212486&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">The Atonement</a></b> by <b><i>Beverly Lewis</i></b> is about an Amish girl, Lucy Flaud who does volunteer work trying to atone for mistakes that she has made in her past. Her Daed, Christian, is also grieving over the same thing, only for different reasons.<br />
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Tobe Glick is Lucy's lifelong friend who is in love with her and wants to court her. Lucy doesn't feel worthy of his love, will she ever overcome this feeling of quilt that weighs her down?<br />
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I'm a HUGE fan fan of Amish books and Beverly Lewis is an awesome author of such.<br />
This is a heart-warming story about love and forgiveness. And being able to forgive one's self.<br />
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I did enjoy this book, just not as well, as some others by the same author.<br />
I received a FREE copy of this from Bethany House and NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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One of my favorite quotes from the book is...<br />
<i>"Eliminating stress strengthens our bodies - and God likes it when we take care of ourselves and relax!" </i><br />
This is something that I need to remember and work on myself!<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from the publisher and NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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Look for it on the shelves June, 1, 2016<br />
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One of my favorite quotes from this book is...<br />
"<i>we are in the land of the dying on our way to the living</i>" page 7<br />
I love that and it is so true!<br />
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Pastor Tony Evans has used biblical scripture to describe both Heaven and hell. He also explains how to know that you are on your way to Heaven. This is a quick read and easy to understand, for anyone.<br />
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This is something we can't afford to get wrong, eternity is a long time! I have both family and friends that believe I am nuts for my believes. But if I am wrong about God, I have only wasted my life, if the non-believers are wrong they have wasted ETERNITY! It is each person's right to choose for themselves their path and where they want to spend eternity.<br />
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Another quote from this book that I loved regarding this topic says...<br />
"<i>Forever is too long to miss Christ. Eternity is a long time to suffer torment and the pain of regret. For Christians, this life is the only hell they will ever know. But for non-Christians, this life is the only Heaven they will ever know</i>." page 12<br />
Gives you something to think about doesn't it?<br />
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PLEASE I ask all of my family, friends, and even people I don't know, give this some thought on where and how you want to spend eternity.<br />
I highly recommend this book to everyone, for like it or not, we all are going to spend eternity somewhere. It is up to each of us to decide where that will be.<br />
I received a FREE copy from Moody Publishers in exchange for honest review on this book<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-64006806445182506672016-03-29T08:46:00.000-07:002016-03-29T08:46:29.321-07:00Surprised by the Healer by Linda Dillow and Dr. Juli Slattery - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0155U7NC2/ref=x_gr_w_glide_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_glide_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0155U7NC2&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Surprised by the Healer</a>: Embracing Hope for Your Broken Story</b> by<i><b> Linda Dillow</b></i> and <b><i>Dr. Juli Slattery</i></b> is FULL of stories told by nine brave women who have found healing from the Healer.<br />
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One of my favorite quotes from the book is...<br />
"<i><b>There is nothing too broken for God to heal</b></i>" page 13<br />
Isn't that beautiful and so true? If we will turn it over to Him.<br />
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The authors use Biblical scripture along with nine courageous women who tell their stories of hurt, pain, heartache, etc. and how He has healed each of them. Women who have been sexually abused, physically abused, cheated on etc., they all gave it over to God.<br />
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Another great quote...<br />
"<i><b>Scars remind us where we have been, but they do not have to dictate where we are going</b></i>" page 89<br />
I love this one, as everyone has scars of some type, some hidden, and some not. But our Lord can heal them all.<br />
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I'm thankful for every brave woman that shared her story for this book to written, and to the authors. It is a book I'm glad I chose to read. I recommend it to all women.<br />
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I was very interested in reading this, as I watched my Mother who was dying with cancer, as she suffered and the pain she endured. And as for myself I have suffered many things throughout my lifetime. I am now living with chronic pain. So yes you might understand why this is a book I would be quite interested in.<br />
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The authors take us on a journey through the Bible to show us how God is in pain himself. How it must break the heart of God to see how the people he has created behave so badly toward each other and destroy the earth he made for us to enjoy. Let's not forget how Jesus suffered for ALL of us, so that we can one day make Heaven our home. Who are we to expect any less suffering or pain than our Father in Heaven and our Savior? <br />
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1. The Grammar of Suffering : Basics of Affliction In Scripture <br />
2. The Relational Ecosystem of Sin and Suffering<br />
3. The Suffering of God<br />
4. Emotions and the Suffering of Jesus<br />
5. Longing to Lament : Returning to the Language of Suffering<br />
6. Suffering and Redemptive Anger<br />
7. The Lord's Prayer : Suffering, Prayer, and Worldview<br />
8. Leadership and Tears<br />
9. Joseph's Tears: Suffering From Family Toxins<br />
10. Sexual Abuse : Suffering a Host of Betrayals<br />
11. Inner Darkness : The Unique Suffering of Mental Illness<br />
12. Suffering and God's People : Community, Renewal, and Ethics<br />
13. The Metanarrative Renewed<br />
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The authors use Biblical scripture to explain pain and suffering to us in each chapter, along with thoughts and questions at the end to get us thinking for ourselves.<br />
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One of my favorite quotes from this book...<br />
<i>"Focus on your healing, not the politics of being a victim"</i><br />
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I highly recommend this book to both Christians and Non-Christians alike.<br />
I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from Moody's Publishers and NetGallery in exchange for my honest review, rather it be good or bad.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-85515458301791979472016-02-29T09:23:00.001-08:002016-02-29T09:23:17.706-08:00Heaven and the Afterlife by Erwin W. Lutzer - my review <br />
<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802414362/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802414362&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Heaven and the Afterlife</a></b>: <b>The Truth about Tomorrow and What it Means for Today</b> by <b><i>Erwin W. Lutzer</i></b> caught my attention as I sat at my Mother's bedside while she was fighting her battle with cancer.<br />
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There are three books combined into this one book...<br />
1. One Minute After You Die<br />
2. How You Can Be Sure You Will Spend Eternity with God<br />
3. Your Eternal Rewards<br />
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The author uses scripture to let us know what Jesus has to say on these subjects. This book is a very LOUD wake-up call for everyone. Full of information on what the BIBLE and JESUS tell us waits on the other side. We can't change our mind after having arrived, we must do that here. The author lets us know, by using scripture, how to KNOW where we will spend eternity.<br />
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This can be both an encouraging book for Christians, or scary for non-believers when you get a glimpse of what awaits.<br />
I highly recommend this book to everyone as I want to see everyone in Heaven someday.<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from Moody Publishers & NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-5399260875102942142016-02-24T06:58:00.002-08:002016-02-24T06:58:49.523-08:00The Counselor by A.W. Tozer - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Counselor-Straight-Talk-About-Spirit/dp/1600667961/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank">The Counselor</a></b> by <b><i>A.W. Tozer</i></b> is a straight-forward book talking about the Holy Spirit.<br />
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You will find no sugar-coating here, only straight talk on what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit. The author uses Bible scripture to show you what the Lord has to say about the Holy Spirit. We all need this closeness with the Holy Spirit that God wants us to have.<br />
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Some of my favorite quotes from this book...<br />
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"I believe that it might be well for us if we just stopped all of our business and got quiet and worshiped God and waited on him." page 72<br />
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"All He wants is for us to yield, obey, open our hearts and He rushes in and our lives are transformed and changed!" page 76<br />
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"honor Christ and the Holy Spirit will honor you" page 139<br />
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I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is one that I will find myself returning to I am sure.<br />
I received a FREE copy from Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-26184049508926788342016-02-05T07:02:00.001-08:002016-02-05T07:02:22.580-08:00Renovating The Richardsons by Virginia Smith - my review <span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016NFXS22/ref=gi_dp_gtfa" target="_blank">Renovating The Richardsons </a></b>by<i><b> Virginia Smith </b></i>is a fun enjoyable read. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I haven't read any other books in this series but still totally enjoyed this fun book. I will be reading the other books in the series now, as I have fell in love with these characters! </span><br />
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Examining both and who they came from as well, Jesus and David and how they relate to each other. He goes in to an in depth study of both, I enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to give it a try in my own life. For I know that prayers are answered, miracles can and still do happen. What better way to pray then how Jesus taught us?<br />
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I highly recommend this book<br />
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<i><b><br /></b></i>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-16502344457806176512016-01-02T14:21:00.002-08:002016-01-02T14:21:54.120-08:00Natural Hair Coloring by Christine Shahin Wood - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Hair-Coloring-Pigments-Chemical-Free-ebook/dp/B015X2PG2G/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1" target="_blank">Natural Hair Coloring</a>: How to Use Henna and Other Pure Herbal Pigments for Chemical-Free Beauty</b> by <b><i>Christine Shahin Wood </i></b>is a great book telling ways to safely color your hair using natural ingredients vs chemicals.<br />
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Why Color Your Hair?<br />
Basic Understanding of Hair Coloring<br />
The Four Pure Herbal Colorants<br />
How To Use Herbal Colorants<br />
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The author covers everything, telling how to use natural ingredients and your natural hair color to get the color desired. Coloring your hair doesn't have to be done with chemicals, I'm glad to learn this!!<br />
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I started graying early (in my late 20's) way to young to look so old! I started using over the counter hair colors to cover my gray, but totally dislike the chemicals and what they are doing to my hair. I'm a lot older than that now, which means that I have been using chemicals for way to long on my hair! I was VERY HAPPY to see this book, and can't wait to try a more natural approach to covering up my gray, which I still don't want.<br />
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I highly recommend this book to anyone that colors their hair or is thinking of coloring their hair.<br />
Look for this book on the shelves in May 2016<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced reader's copy) from NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-65570857311891842732015-12-17T11:10:00.001-08:002015-12-17T11:10:06.305-08:00A Girl's Guide To Moving On by Debbie Macomber - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Girls-Guide-Moving-Novel-ebook/dp/B00ZNE17B4/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank">A Girl's Guide to Moving On</a></b> by <b><i>Debbie Macomber</i></b> is not your usual Mother-in-law/daughter-in-law story. I enjoyed reading Nichole and Leanne's stories as they move on from their cheating husbands (father and son) to start new lives. I had met Nichole when reading<a href="http://peekintokim.blogspot.com/2015/05/last-one-home-by-debbie-macomber-my.html" target="_blank"> <b><i>Last One Home</i></b></a>, but <b><i>A Girl's Guide To Moving On</i></b>, is a great stand-alone book as well.<br />
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I enjoyed the story of how Nichole and Leanne deal with their exes, Jake and Sean, and their cheating ways. Also both still trying to control their lives even after divorce. The new men, Rocco and Nicolai, that come into their lives, showing them how women should be treated.<br />
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I am a HUGE Debbie Macomber fan, and this one didn't disappoint me in the least. I highly recommend it to all Macomber fans or anyone wanting to read one of her books for the 1st time.<br />
Look for this book on the bookshelves in February 2016<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from NetGallery in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-31907544652014082442015-12-02T08:07:00.002-08:002015-12-02T08:07:51.725-08:00The New Generation Breast Cancer Book by Elisa Port, M.D. - my review <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1101883154/ref=nosim/librarythin08-20" target="_blank">The New Generation Breast Cancer Book</a> by<i> Elisa Port</i>, M.D. is an informative book for anyone with breast cancer or who has family and friends with it. My Mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer several years ago, now is battling Metastatic Breast Cancer, so this book was very interesting to me. The author covers all of these subjects, letting us know what to expect and what can be done.<br />
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Each chapter can stand on it's own or can be read cover to cover. Easy to understand for the layperson.<br />
I recommend this book to anyone with a loved one battling this terrible disease or battling it themselves.<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced reader's copy) from LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-13744873315315921152015-11-12T07:27:00.000-08:002015-11-12T07:27:08.029-08:00The Word Game by Steena Holmes - my review <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1503947130/ref=x_gr_w_glide_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_glide_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1503947130&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank"><b>The Word </b><b>Game</b> </a><b> </b>by <b><i>Steena Holmes</i></b> is the first book I have read by this author but won't be the last! A story that takes us into a family dealing with young girls and sexual abuse.<br />
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An over-protective mother, Alyson, finally agrees to let her daughter,Lyla, attend a sleep over with her cousin and friends. After which she ask Lyla how she liked it, thus opening a whole new set of questions. Is it her (Alyson) over-protective mind at work or is something seriously wrong? Who should she talk to about it? What should she do? What would you do?<br />
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This book tore at my heart!<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-42499783811317236702015-11-06T09:34:00.001-08:002015-11-06T09:34:43.202-08:00Rising Darkness by Nancy Mehl - my review <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764211595/ref=x_gr_w_glide_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_glide_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764211595&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank"><b>Ri</b><b>s</b><b>ing Darkness </b></a>by <b><i>Nancy Mehl</i></b> is the third book in the<b><i> Finding Sanctuary</i></b> series, but is also a great stand alone book as I haven't read the others in this series.<br />
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Sophie/Emily grew up in a strict Mennonite town, with abusive parents. She felt unworthy of being loved by anyone, especially God. She left home and her Mennonite roots as soon as she was old enough.<br />
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Then a chance for a story that could change her career arises. Taking her into another Mennonite town where an armed robber may be hiding with millions of dollars that he got away with. She also meets someone from her past here.<br />
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The author kept me on the edge of my seat with this twist and turns of this mystery in Mennonite country. Sophie/Emily receives threatening notes as someone doesn't want her to find out if Terrance Chase is in Sanctuary or not. A book full of love and forgiveness.<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-1822941356859146932015-09-29T10:51:00.000-07:002015-09-29T10:51:20.154-07:00Nashville Eats by Jennifer Justus - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1617691690/ref=x_gr_w_bb?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1617691690&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2" target="_blank">Nashville Eats</a></b>: Hot Chicken, Buttermilk Biscuits, and 100 More Southern Recipes from Music City by <b><i>Jennifer</i></b> <b><i>Justus</i></b> is a FUN cookbook chockful of great recipes! Plus the author shares wonderful stories of Nashville, the people, music, history, along with the food! All of this in a cookbook with recipes that sound so good it'll make you slap your mama (VERY good).<br />
I can't wait to try the Beaten Biscuits, Redeye Gravy (for hubby), Country Ham Salad,The Nashville Burger, Venison Chili, Grant's Nashville Pan-Fried Catfish, Tomato Pie, and the Strawberry Jam recipes! There are so many YUMMY sounding recipes included in this book it is hard to decide what to try first.<br />
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I enjoyed the pictures and trivia she has included as well, it is NOT just a cookbook, but so much more. A must have for all who love cooking, Nashville, or country music. As for me, I'm fixin' to go try out one of these fabulous recipes!<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.<br />
Look for this on the shelves on October 6, 2015<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-49919941011036483342015-09-29T09:56:00.004-07:002015-09-29T09:56:49.886-07:00Forgiven by Terri Roberts - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Forgiven-School-Shooting-Mothers-Remarkable/dp/0764217321/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1443545518&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Forgiven</a>:</b> The Amish School Shooting, A Mother's Love, And a Story of Remarkable Grace by <b><i>Terri</i></b> <b><i>Roberts</i></b> is an awesome TRUE story of forgiveness.<br />
I remember where I was at when I heard of the shootings at Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, and how I stopped to pray for all the families involved. I couldn't imagine being the mother of either, one of the girls shot on that day, or the mother of the shooter. My heart and prayers went out to both on that sad day, and still does.<br />
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Terri Roberts is the mother of Charles Roberts, who the world knows as the man that walked into an Amish school in 2006 and shot 10 little girls, killing 5, and then himself. She remembers the loving, caring son she raised, how could he have done such a thing? How can SHE forgive her son?<br />
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The Amish, show the family and the world what forgiveness is. As God says in his word, we MUST forgive to be forgiven. This is such a heart-warming book written by a broken-hearted mother as she tells how the broken-hearted families helped her. I cried as I read her story, of what forgiveness can do.<br />
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I highly recommend this book to everyone, as it an awesome story of the miracle of forgiveness! Look for it on the shelves October 6, 2015<br />
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I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) from Bethany House Publishing and LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review.<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03576242371231276643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5797285319886487529.post-12839611507717537032015-08-28T10:04:00.000-07:002015-08-28T10:19:08.708-07:00Too Blessed To Be Stressed Cookbook by Debora M. Coty - my review <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Too-Blessed-Be-Stressed-Cookbook/dp/1634093224/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1440781278&sr=1-5&keywords=to+blessed+to+be+stressed" target="_blank">To Blessed to be Stressed Cookbook</a></b> by<b><i> Debora M. Coty</i></b> is chock-full of great recipes that I can't wait to try out! Divided into four categories - Time Wise, Soul-Fed, Heart Healthy, and Company Happy with each section full of wonderful and EASY sounding recipes. <br />
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Time-Wise contains a recipe for Impossible Meat Pie which doesn't sound so impossible at all, can't wait to try this one pan dish. <br />
In Soul-Fed there are several as well that sound so good - such as Pineapple Comfort Food. Who doesn't like comfort food? Or perhaps Apple Fries , and using one of my favorite fruits,Blueberry Delight! <br />
Heart-Healthy contains recipes such as, Zippity-do-da Coleslaw and a Keep You Full Breakfast Bowl.<br />
You will find plenty of recipes to keep your company happy in Company-Happy , with recipes such as Classy Ham Roll-Ups, Pit Stop Pie, and Just Shoot Me Snickers Cake. <br />
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I loved reading through this cookbook, and enjoyed the names of some of these recipes. Not sure what I want to try first, so many sounded yummy! With Bible verses and chuckle breaks throughout leaving you with the feeling you are in a friend's kitchen sharing recipes, jokes and more. <br />
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I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who, likes to read cookbooks, or likes to cook, needs EASY, and FAST recipes. Recipes with blessings added in, you can't go wrong! Look for this cookbook on November 1, 2015 (just in time for the holidays) <br />
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