Title: The Road to Deer Run Author: Elaine Marie Cooper Published: 2010 My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Overview In 1777, Daniel Lowe is an escaped, wounded prisoner of war during the Revolutionary War. Suffering both from the loss of his brother and a serious leg injury, he makes his way through the wintry [...]
Apr 24, 2012
Book Review & Giveaway: Fruit of My Spirit
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My Thoughts As a mother of three who homeschools, and also writes, I am pretty selective on the books that I read because my time is limited. For me personally I like books that dig down deep into my heart and Fruit of My Spirit by Deanna Nowadnick is one of those books. It’s not [...]
Apr 21, 2012
Christian Book Review: Meeting Myself
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Title: Meeting Myself: Snippets from a Binging and Bulging Mind Author: Brenda J. Wood Published: 2012 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview What began as an entry in a private journal became a journey on a path to freedom for the author, Brenda Wood. Struggling with bulimia, her realization that she was empty [...]
Apr 7, 2012
Christian Book Review: Holiness Revealed (E-book)
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Title: Holiness Revealed – Uncovering God’s Ultimate Plan for His People Author: Lara Velez, founder of Moms of Faith Published: 2012 My Review: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Holiness Defined. Not by culture, opinion, or imagination. Holiness is defined by the ONE who IS Holy, our Lord God. More than an unattainable goal, Lara [...]
Mar 23, 2012
Christian Book Review: Sassy Pants
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Book Title: Sassy Pants Author: Carol Brown Published: 2010 Rating: 4 of 5 stars Overview This is the story of Sassy Pants, the runt pig in a litter of 19. Sassy Pants can’t find a place at the table with her siblings, so the farmer & his wife take her into the house and hand [...]
Mar 11, 2012
Christian Book Review: One Thousand Gifts
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Title: One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are Author: Ann Voskamp Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Ann Voskamp “hungers to live her one life well.” Suffering tragedy, facing heartbreak, feeling tremendous loss – it’s easy to forget how blessed we are. Rather than focusing on the [...]
Feb 18, 2012
Christian Book Review: How to Sleep Like a Baby
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Title: How to Sleep Like a Baby, A Meditation on Psalm 3 Author: Robert D Saffrin Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Looking at the life of King David in the wake of his son Absalom’s conspiracy to take over the throne, readers are invited to consider the heart of the [...]
Feb 11, 2012
Christian Book Review: Espresso for Your Spirit *Updated*
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Title: Espresso for Your Spirit: Hope and Humor for Pooped-Out Parents Author: Pam Vredevelt Published: 1999 My Rating: 4 1/2 stars out of 5 stars Overview: Written for overwhelmed parents, Espresso for Your Spirit takes a look at the reality of parenting from a humorous and hopeful perspective. Rather than promising impossible results, it offers encouragement [...]
Jan 28, 2012
Christian Book Review: The Names of God Bible
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Title: The Names of God Bible Editor: Ann Spangler Published: 2011 My Review: 5 out of 5 stars Overview The Names of God Bible is intended to invite the reader to “know God on a deeper level” by studying and using his names and titles throughout Scripture. Spangler, the author of Praying the Names of [...]
Jan 14, 2012
Christian Book Review: Martha – A Novel
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Title: Martha: A Novel Author: Diana Wallis Taylor Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Pulling characters from the pages of Scripture, this book takes a look at the life of Martha of Bethany. Martha’s entire life is marked by her responsibilities to her family. This well describes the Martha of the [...]
Jan 7, 2012
Christian Book Review – As Silver Refined
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Title: As Silver Refined: Answers to Life’s Disappointments Author: Kay Arthur Published: 2011 Stars: 5 out of 5 Overview “What can you do when life doesn’t turn out like you planned?” You can be defeated by life’s unavoidable disappointments, or you can become stronger because of them. Life’s disappointments can send you on a dangerous [...]
Dec 17, 2011
Christian Book Review: Three Cups
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Title: Three Cups Author: Tony Townsley with Mark St. Germain Published: 2011 My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Three Cups is more than just a child’s story. It is a beautiful illustration for teaching children about handling money responsibly, along with giving to others. It shares the story of a family’s “unique and [...]
Nov 29, 2011
Book Review & Giveaway: My Monster Burrufu
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About the Book “Seven-year-old Olivia has just moved to a new house – the same house where a lonely monster named Burrufu lives hidden in a secret attic. One night, unable to resist the smell of delicious cookies, Burrufu sneaks out and is discovered by Olivia. The two soon learn that you can find friendship [...]
Nov 19, 2011
Christian Book Review: Launch Out Into the Deep
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This is a review and giveaway post. Please scroll down to learn more about you can enter to win an audio version of this eBook on CD! Book Title: Launch Out Into the Deep Author: Acacia Slaton Beumer Published: 2011 Where to Buy: Kindle | nook | Smashwords My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars [...]
Nov 12, 2011
Christian Book Review: The Encounter
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Title: The Encounter Author: Stephen Arterburn Published: 2011 My Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars Overview A wealthy entrepreneur, Jonathan Rush, returns to Fairbanks, Alaska, in search of more information about his birth parents. Abandoned by his parents at the age of 4, Jonathan was adopted and raised by a loving family. As an [...]
Nov 5, 2011
Discover how superheroes can point your kids, not only to fun, but also faith!
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Here it is! A superhero-powered, Bible-based book your kids will love! “Rescue Me! What Superheroes Can Teach Us about the Power of Faith” (by Bryce Morgan) is part comic book, part kids’ devotional. Kids love superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman. But throughout this classic superhero story your kids will discover eight lessons connecting the [...]
Oct 22, 2011
Christian Book Review: Give Them Grace
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Title: Give Them Grace – Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus Author: Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson Published: 2011 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview A book written by a mother-daughter team, Give Them Grace, “is a revolutionary perspective on parenting that shows us how to receive the gospel afresh [...]
Oct 8, 2011
Christian Book Review: Love Amid the Ashes
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Title: Love Amid the Ashes Author: Mesu Andrews Published: 2011 My Rating 5+ out of 5 stars! Overview Following the story of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah, and the man we all know as “Job, the Patient,” Mesu Andrews has crafted an “epic story of love and forgiveness, suffering and restoration.” Based on real Biblical characters, and [...]
Oct 4, 2011
Christian Book Review: Gabby, God’s Little Angel
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Title: Gabby, God’s Little Angel Author: Sheila Walsh Published: 2011 My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Sheila Walsh is excited to announce her new series for little girls and she is celebrating Gabby’s arrival with a fun KINDLE Giveaway and an Angel FB party on October 4th! Meet Gabby for yourself here. Help Sheila introduce [...]
Sep 15, 2011
Desires of My Heart – An eBook Review
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We’re so excited about the latest review of the Desires of My Heart eBook! In this heartfelt devotional, Heather challenges her readers with the question, “Do we really know what it means to delight in the Lord?” By sharing her personal struggles, she explores this topic by first addressing issues like pride and control. Heather challenges her readers [...]
Aug 30, 2011
Christian Book Review: Amish Values for Your Family
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Title: Amish Values for Your Family Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 1/2 of 5 stars Enter 8/15 – 8/31! Suzanne Woods Fisher is thrilled to announce the release of Amish Values for Your Family, her latest non-fiction release. ”It offers loving ways to bring your fractured home back to life-Amish style. [...]
Jul 30, 2011
Book Review: Too Blessed to be Stressed
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Title: Too Blessed to Be Stressed: Inspiration for Climbing Out of Life’s Stress-Pool Author: Debora M. Coty Published: 2011 My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Review Debora Coty is a columnist, internationally published author and speaker who “knows more about stress than painting her toenails.” With a sparkling sense of humor, Mrs. Coty puts [...]
Jul 9, 2011
Christian Book Review: Don’t Make Me Count to Three!
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Title: “Don’t Make Me Count to Three!” A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline Author: Ginger Plowman Published: 2003 Rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars Review Ginger Plowman, former assistant director of Proverbs 31 Ministries and founder of Preparing the Way Ministries, has written a thought-provoking and candid book that encourages and equips moms to [...]
Jun 25, 2011
Christian e-Book Review: Warrior Prayers
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Title: Warrior Prayers: Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need It Most Author: Brooke McGlothlin Published: 2011 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Author Brooke McGlothlin has written a book to encourage parents to pray for their sons in specific areas where boys tend to struggle. Using Scripture as the basis [...]
Jun 18, 2011
Christian Book Review: Grace in High Heels
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Title: Grace in High Heels – Real-life reflections of humor, hope and healing Author: Shannon Perry Published: 2011 My Rating: 4 of 5 stars Overview Shannon Perry, a conference speaker and recording artist, shares material from her original women’s conference “If the Shoe Fits” in her debut book, Grace in High Heels. Sharing true life [...]
Jun 11, 2011
Christian Book Review: Mom Matters
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Title: Mom Matters – Hundreds of Ways You Can Make a Difference in Your Home Author: Jane Jarrell Published: 2001 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Overview This is a book written to inspire and encourage a mom in practical ways to minister to her family and friends from within and without her home. [...]
Jun 4, 2011
Christian Book Review: What Good is God?
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Title: What Good is God? In Search of a Faith that Matters Author: Philip Yancey Published: 2010 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Written in response to the general question: “When life gets hard, does what we believe about God really matter?”, the author explores “scenes of grief, devastation, hope, and redemption.” Whether [...]
May 14, 2011
Christian Book Review: The Organized Homeschooler
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Title: The Organized Homeschooler Author: Vicki Carauna Published: 2001 My Rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars Overview Written by a homeschooling mom for homeschooling moms, Mrs Carauna presents simple but effective tools, tips, and suggestions to help create or build upon organizational systems for homeschooling. From a scriptural standpoint, these ideas take on new [...]
May 7, 2011
Christian Book Review And *Giveaway!* – Recipes & Recollections
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Here’s a little change of pace for the typical book review. Rather than giving a straightforward “review” per se, I thought I’d just let you know more about this book, so you can get entered into a giveaway for one (1) Christian Stay at Home Moms reader! Recipes & Recollections from The Better Baker I’ll [...]
Apr 30, 2011
Christian Book Review: Polished Cornerstones
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Book Title: Polished Cornerstones – Projects for Daughters on the Path to Womanhood Author: Pam Forster Published: 2010 (original edition 1997) My Review: 5 out of 5 Stars Overview Written by a Christian mother for her daughters, Polished Cornerstones is a collection of “Bible-centered and action-centered” projects – based on the virtuous woman of Proverbs [...]
Apr 23, 2011
Christian Book Review: 750 muffin recipes
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Book Title: 750 muffin recipes Author: Camilla V. Saulsbury Published: 2010 My Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars Overview A vast collection of a wide variety of muffin recipes, this looks more like an encyclopedia than a cookbook! Featuring recipes for The Top 25 Classics, Coffeehouse Muffins, Lunch and Supper Muffins, Farmers’ Market Muffins, [...]
Apr 16, 2011
Christian Book Review: The Coffee Mom’s Devotional
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Book Title: The Coffee Mom’s Devotional: A Rich Blend of 30 Brief and Inspiring Devotions Author: Celeste Palermo Published: 2009 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Alongside your morning coffee, this book containing 30 “short, mommy-friendly readings” offers “a reminder to drink in the fullness of God, allowing Him to sustain and enrich [...]
Mar 19, 2011
Christian Book Review: His Princess Warrior
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Book Title: His Princess Warrior – Love Letters for Strength from Your Lord Author: Sheri Rose Shepherd Published: 2010 My Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars Overview Geared to encourage you in your daily battles in the spiritual realm, His Princess Warrior is a reminder of the power and strength available from the Lord. [...]
Feb 26, 2011
Christian Book Review: A Woman and Her God
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Title: A Woman and Her God: Life-Enriching Messages (Extraordinary Women) Contributors: Beth Moore, Jill Briscoe, Thelma Wells, Beverly LaHaye, etc. Published: 2003 My Review: 4 out of 5 stars Overview Published by the American Association of Christian Counselors and presented by Extraordinary Women, A Woman and Her God is a compilation of chapters, written by [...]
Feb 19, 2011
Christian Book Review: The Butterfly Effect
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Title: The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters Author: Andy Andrews Published: 2009 My Review: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars Overview Sharing snippets and stories of ordinary people who spurned extraordinary events just by one simple choice, Andrews attempts to impress upon the reader the unique and valuable footprint that each of us have [...]
Feb 12, 2011
Christian Book Review: The Picture Bible
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Title: The Picture Bible Contributors: Iva Hoth (script), Andre Le Blanc (illustrations) Published: 1978, 1998, 2004 My Review: 5 out of 5 stars Overview The Picture Bible, “Timeless stories of the Bible”, is NOT an authorized translation of Scripture. It is a review of many events and characters from both the Old and New Testaments [...]
Feb 5, 2011
Christian Book Review: The Invisible Woman
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Title: The Invisible Woman: A Special Story for Mothers Author: Nicole Johnson Published: 2005 My Review: 5 out of 5 stars Overview Nicole Johnson – Christian author, speaker, and performer – presents a well-written and deeply profound book in The Invisible Woman. Now surpassing it’s 1,000,000 books sold, this book presents a powerful message to [...]
Oct 23, 2010
Christian Book Review: Without A Word
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Without A Word, written by Jill Kelly (wife of Jim Kelly, Hall of Fame Quarterback), is the story of their son’s birth and short life, and how they came to faith in the Lord. Overview When Jill and Jim first met, neither of them knew the Lord, although Jim was already a prominent NFL quarterback. [...]
Oct 9, 2010
Christian Book Review: Power Thoughts
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Power Thoughts, by Joyce Meyer, takes you to the “next level in overcoming negative thinking.” Overview Following her book, Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyers continues by teaching some basic principles on how to accomplish a positive mindset on a daily basis. Not just another “happy” thoughts book, Meyers addresses many areas that Christians struggle [...]
Jul 8, 2010
Christian Book Review: Woodhouse Family Welcome Home!
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When I picked this book up to read, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Although I have occasionally watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I haven’t watched enough episodes to have been familiar with the Woodhouse Family. Overview This is the story of a family written by the mother, Kimberley Woodhouse. She chronicles the story [...]
Jun 23, 2010
Christian Book Review: The Woman of Mystery
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I had heard about the book, The Woman of Mystery: Unveiling the Secret to True Romance , and that it was making some waves. Not a romance novel, but rather a “manual” of sorts for finding romance in your life. Overview Now girls, I don’t know too many women who don’t really (even deep down) [...]
Oct 29, 2009
Book Review: Mosaic Bible
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(The giveaway has ended! Congratulations to Christin for winning!) The Holy Bible: Mosaic NLT is a very beautifully put together Bible. I have honestly never seen a Bible quite like it. The Holy Bible: Mosaic provides weekly meditations that are designed to be used in connection with the church year. According to the Holy Bible: [...]
Sep 9, 2009
Book Review: Life Application Bible Study – Hebrews
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The Life Application Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews is based on the NLT (New Living Translation) of the Bible. The New Application Bible Studies are portable and great for on the go Bible Study. What’s Included with the Life Application Bible Study on the Book of Hebrews: Complete Text of the book of [...]
Jul 29, 2009
Book Review: In Praise of Stay at Home Moms
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Book Review: In Praise of Stay at Home Moms – By Dr. Laura Schlessinger The beginning of “In Praise of Stay at Home Moms” feels more like an attack on the working outside the home mom more than something that will make a stay at home mom feel better about her choice to be a [...]
Jan 17, 2009
Book Review: The 4:8 Principle
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I recently had the privilege to review the new book titled The 4:8 Principle: The Secret to a Joy Filled Life. This book is based on the scripture Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are [...]
