Book Reviews

Ryder's Story: Part 4

Ryder’s Story: Part 4

In an effort to make sure every detail of this ordeal is documented, I’ve decided to copy and paste all of my Facebook status updates regarding Ryder’s health onto my blog in small chunks.  Click on the links to catch up on Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. 12/26/14 – 6:58am: Had no idea when we […]

Book Review: Praying for Boys

Book Review: Praying for Boys

When we found out Ryder was a boy, I wasn’t the least bit surprised.  That was, after all, in my plan.  So when baby #2 was half-baked, I showed up for the big ultrasound 100% confident we would be seeing pink.  Boy, oh boy, was I wrong!  Didn’t God know that I was destined to have the […]

Book Review: A Simple Christmas Wish by Melody Carlson

Book Review: A Simple Christmas Wish by Melody Carlson

While at a MOPs conference last year, I signed up with Revell Publishers to be on a review list.  They email me about books they think I might enjoy, and if I respond affirmatively, the book arrives in the mail a short time later.  Awesome, right?! I just finished A Simple Christmas Wish by Melody […]

Book Review: Under a Blackberry Moon by Serena B. Miller

Book Review: Under a Blackberry Moon by Serena B. Miller

While at a MOPs Convention in 2012, I signed up to be part of a review panel for new books from Baker Publishing.  I noted the kinds of books I might enjoy, and now I get emails every few weeks about not-yet-released stories that fit my taste.  If it looks interesting to me, they send […]

A Book Review: Wonder Woman Wannabe by Jenny Lee Sulpizio

A Book Review: Wonder Woman Wannabe by Jenny Lee Sulpizio

If you’ve been a mom for any length of time, you know that occasionally you find yourself thinking, “Is this really happening?”  You’ve convinced yourself that no one else’s family could possibly be as busy or messy as yours.  No one else’s kids could come close to how whiny or picky or loud or accident prone […]

Book Review: The Invention of Sarah Cummings by Olivia Newport

Book Review: The Invention of Sarah Cummings by Olivia Newport

Last, I attended the MOPs Convention with a handful of gals from a local group.  While we were there, I signed up to be part of a review panel for new books published by Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing.  The deal is, I occasionally receive emails containing the title and description of a book.  It […]

Book Review: Man in the Making by Rick Johnson

Book Review: Man in the Making by Rick Johnson

A year ago this month, I attended the MOPs Convention with a handful of gals from a local group.  While we were there, I signed up to be part of a review panel for new books published by Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing.  The deal is, I occasionally receive emails containing the title and description […]

Book Review: The Icing on the Cake by Janice Thompson

Book Review: The Icing on the Cake by Janice Thompson

A year ago this month, I attended the MOPs Convention with a handful of gals from a local group.  While we were there, I signed up to be part of a review panel for new books published by Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing.  The deal is, I occasionally receive emails containing the title and description […]

Book Review: Praying God's Word for Your Life by Kathi Lipp

Book Review: Praying God’s Word for Your Life by Kathi Lipp

Last year, I became part of a review panel for new books published by Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing.  The deal is, I occasionally receive emails containing the title and description of a book.  It could be just about any kind of book… Christian fiction, parenting, homemaking, self-help, etc.  If it looks like […]

Book Review: When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad

Book Review: When Love Calls by Lorna Seilstad

Last year, I became part of a review panel for new books published by Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing.  The deal is, I occasionally receive emails containing the title and description of a book.  It could be just about any kind of book… Christian fiction, parenting, homemaking, self-help, etc.  If it looks like […]