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a Book of interest: 10 People every Christian should know.

Not free.. currently
 $ 2.51 for Kindle. I like this mention of one of the people:

Amy Carmichael
"She simply did not fit into our modern world of interchangeable parts, because she was unique. She knew what God wanted her to do and she did it."                                                                                                                                                                                                 Book Info

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Book Review: SHATTERED by Dani Pettrey

This is Book # 2  about the McKenna family of Yancey, Alaska.
This time there's been a murder in their usually quiet town, but it looks like a slam dunk on who is the killer. Rafe McKenna, the younger brother, who left town (and family) as soon as he could.  The family hasn't heard much from him or seen him until he comes stumbling into his sister Piper's home covered in blood.  All the evidence says Rafe is the murder, the town is quick to believe it but not spunky Piper. Deputy Landon Grainger is almost family, but he must find the truth and he's not convinced of Rafe's innocence.

I liked the book, it had a good story line.  The only thing I would point out is that it dragged a bit at one point; where Landon was so sunk in his unworthiness; because it hinders his ability to share his love for Piper.  I think it probably was necessary to show his struggle but thankfully when the story moves on; it does just that.  A few things were kind of predictable but maybe its because I'm watched a lot of T.V. and read a lot of books.  With that said, I still liked the book and it did have twists and turns.

What is also important to me is that it is a "clean book" to read. No soft porn entries or sex scenes; thank you very much!!   I probably should add that the subject of faith is included in this story but not in a way that takes over the story; in case people are worried about that.  Its very skillfully (I think anyway) woven into the story.
Side Note:  Come on, when is the author going to do Kayden McKenna and Jake's story?   Its been simmering in the background through both books. Kayden is intense and incredibly rude to Jake; that sounds like a lot of hurt in that girl; a great story in the making, I'm sure.   Looking forward to that one too.  She's already got my curiosity going; good job.  Do I sense a possible story about Gage McKenna and Darcy St. James?  That one could be interesting too! Yes, I'm enjoying this series.



 I received a free copy of this novel from Bethany House Publishers as part of their book review program, and I am under no obligation to write a positive review.

My Favourite Things: A Unique Gift ~ Infinity Scarf Pattern

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Look at the beautiful scarf AND free pattern  that is on that blog:




My Favourite Things: A Unique Gift ~ Infinity Scarf Pattern: Each one of us has a unique gift that we need to find. We need to find it so that we can use it to help others.

BOOK REVIEW: I Still Believe

An honest story of a life lived so far.  A well known musician shares from his humble roots, what God can do with an obedient person who falls in love with Him, totally.  An honest view of the times he fell down or fell away.  The times that he didn't understand what God was doing and in some ways still does not.  But as the title says he CHOSE to still love Jesus AND Still believe God loved him and wanted the best for him.   There are photos also included that show the different people who were and are important to his walk.

Jeremy Camp.  I never knew anything about him other than he is a Christian singer/musician. Period.  He opens his heart during the writing of this book and shares weakness without sounding like he is or was a victim, just human.  I liked the book.  Without giving away too much of the book (which I hate to do because I don't want to spoil it for others) he shares his grief's as well.  It not a negative book either, there is plenty of joy and appreciation flowing through it.  He also gives the lyrics to the songs that God gave him; so that he could sing out of the broken places that he came through.  Joyous places too; to me its singing and being thankful to God even in the middle of a storm.
There is a C.D. that is coming as part of this book review; but I haven't received it yet.  So why am I reviewing now?  Its out of courtesy to the publisher who asked for the book to be reviewed by the end of this month.   The CD is on its way and when it comes, I will listen to it and give my thoughts on it as well; as requested.

 www.jeremycamp.com/IStillBelieve.

Tyndale House Publishers has provide me with a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.