Seasons of Opportunities

I loved this book! Once I actually got to know the characters and got into the book, it was very interesting.  The author is really good, although, I haven't read any of her books before, I enjoyed her style.  The plot was very well thought out.  The book deals with several different families in a small Amish community, and specializes in the fact that we all need mercy, grace, forgiveness, and understanding to build families.  No one is perfect; and in this small community, each of the characters have their flaws, but with God's help they are able to love each other, forgive past mistakes  and embrace the grace and forgiveness of God to grow and renew their relationships.  The main character is Sylvia, daughter of a dairy farmer, who is betrayed by her fiance, then, after committing a sin she cannot forgive herself for, flees her family farm to help another dairy farmer and his wife. The plot thickens, as while she is trying to sav...

Right from the Heart by Bryant Wright This book is a very nice devotional;  Hard back, beautiful inside and out.  Each day of the year, beginning with January 1, there is a very well written devotional that can be applied to every day life.  I can't tell you how many times I have opened this book asking God to give me something to help me that particular day, and He has directed me to just what I needed to read, whether it was on the right date, or maybe just a random reading.  The devotionals begin with a verse and then a short story or some thought to go along with it.  It is definitely a keeper, as devotionals are one of my favorite things to collect.  I love having them laying around the house to pick up and read whenever I need just a lift.  You can get this on Amazon or at Christian Book Distributors . I received a copy of this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for my honest review. 

What Is God Like?? by Beverly Lewis      This is a very nice book for children, to help them understand what God is like.  My kids really enjoyed it!    Beverly Lewis gave a great explanation of many characteristics of God using a conversation between two children.  Their father had left for a long work trip, and they were discussing the fact that even though he was not there, God is always with them. As they go through their day, they talk about the things their dad taught them about God, such as: He is smart, powerful, loving, and kind.     I was impressed with the way the book portrays God as approachable, a Father who cares about things that happen in our daily lives. We can talk to him and have a personal relationship with Him.  Each page included a verse that went along with the characteristic described.  The illustrations by Pamela Querin were very well done, colorful, bright...

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" Psalm 37:4   Wow! This book is all about that! When I requested this book, I had no idea what an amazing book it would be. I just thought that possibly it would be good for my teenage daughter to read, since she is at what some people would consider, dating age. This book has definitely brought to light the importance of praying for her and her future mate, even with no particular prospects in mind at the moment. I certainly wish I had this insight when I  was younger. In today's day and age, I believe girls are under much pressure to give in to the ways of the world and settle for less than God's best. This book is proof that prayer works, not only in the lives of those we are praying for, but also in the hearts of those doing the praying. Robin and Tricia give wonderful testimonies of how God worked in their personal lives as they prayed for their future mates. The book is written ...