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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Book Review: A Match Made in Texas, : A Novella Collection
The starting point of all of these stories is the town of Dry Gulch, Texas. There is a mystery person busy helping people get together,; giving them a chance at love. She seems to know the needs to match up women in dire straits with men of good character. She really seems to have a good heart and wants to help all those that she anonymously interferes with. There will be acknowledgment of God in these stories, but not heavy handed in its use.
I took a chance when it came to selecting a book that was labeled a Novella. I haven't always had great luck with some of those that I have read. There have been a few exceptions and this one I am happy to say is one of them. Each one of the stories were just a bit different than the usual that you might expect but I like that. All of the stories could be stand alone stories but I like the way that they are all woven together and you find out at the end who the mystery matchmaker is!
A Cowboy Unmatched- Karen Witemeyer
This is Neill and Clara's story.
After reading this one I thought that it was a sweet charming story with just the right degree of danger and challenge. I really enjoyed it. I have read a few of Karen's stories before and liked them as well. Probably one of the reason's I chose this book is that I knew some of her work. I seem to remember reading other books about the Archer family and
really liked some of them.
An Unforeseen Match Regina Jennings
Clayton and Grace.
Clayton thinks he's looking to be part of the land rush because he wants his own land but a surprise newspaper ad leads him to Grace, who in her own way is trying to make her own way in uncharted waters.
I'm not sure I've read anything by this author before but I liked her writing.
No Match for Love by Carol Cox
Andrew and Lucy
Andrew needs someone to be a companion to his beloved aunt at her ranch . A ranch were some strange things have been happening. Lucy wants to get out of town so that she isn't a charity case, dependent on others. She also has a very determined suitor who she wants no part of. Our mystery woman helps them find each other and waits to see where this will go. Although I liked this story as well, I found it a little too shallow when it came to Andrew and Lucy story. The background stories going on were well done and detailed; it just seemed a little thinner on the romance part of the story.
Meeting Her Match by Mary Connealy
We finally find out who our matchmaking mystery woman is but I don't want to spoil it so I'm not going to say who.. I will say that she will find her in the midst of finding her own romance but you also get to see a lot of the grief that this tenderhearted woman has gone through in her life. It seems like "others" get to be the matchmaker this time, only for her and her soon to be discovered love.
This was really well written and I liked this one very much. It tied everything together and was such a joy to read.
I received this book FREE from Bethany House Publishers, A Division of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for an honest reveiw.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
RECIPE: BACON BREAD
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BACON BREAD!!! Yes! Now!
Recipe from Anabolic Cooking: http://tiny.cc/Anabolic
Ingredients
12 bacon strips, diced
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch salad dressing mix
Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat.
Arrange pieces in a 9-in. x 5-in. oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 149 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
BOOK REVIEW: All Heaven Will Break Loose
Joy Dawson, a prophetic woman, who has been around the things of the spirit for some time. In this book she shares some of the wisdoms that have been developed over those years. A heritage that she passes on to us that will yield to the spirit of God. There are some experiences that she shares with us, but everything is steeped in the word of God as well. This is not a book of experiences alone; its a serious study of true unity with the Spirit and with men and women through the spirit through the study of the word of God. Time to dive into what has been offered.
One gem that she shares: oneness is not sameness. in fact, diversity grounded in unity can be an asset...
Also that God has a way of using spiritual leaders to bring unity. He is never in a mold, Holy Spirit's moving is not predictable. He is unique and so different in His ways.
I liked the explanation of the working together of the 5 ministry gifts; that they HAVE to work together. It cannot just be one or even two. My favorite is the comparison of the Apostles being the concrete, Prophets- steel, All the foundation which is essential. From there was the Evangelist as the doors, the Teacher as the framework and the the dividing walls and the Pastor as the roof and windows that represent the shepherd/covering. Too often I see just the Pastor or the pastor/teacher trying to do everything and its no wonder, we never really seem to get anywhere (if we are honest). It seems like we move forward to a degree and then go no further. Unity and Teamwork is something that Joy speaks of often in many different ways. True Unity, True Teamwork; not just the words of it but in demonstration! Forgiveness is also a very necessary part of that teamwork and unity which is also something very important that Joy speaks about in one of the chapters of this book.
I received a FREE copy of this book from Chosen Publishers
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