Tag: Christian

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson

Posted May 21, 2023 / 12 Comments

I KNOW WHO I AM by Dorena Williamson ILLUSTRATOR: Dana SanMar GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: May 16, 2023 PAGES: 40 An uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God’s love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): God’s Beloved Community by Michelle T. Sanchez

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): God’s Beloved Community by Michelle T. Sanchez

Posted March 4, 2023 / 10 Comments

GOD’S BELOVED COMMUNITY by Michelle T. Sanchez GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book (ages 3-7) PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: November 1, 2022 PAGES: 41 This children’s book from the author of Color-Courageous Discipleship makes the God-inspired dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., accessible to all, helping kids and parents answer […]



Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Stories of God (and Kiki) by Dave Connis

Posted August 21, 2022 / 5 Comments

THE STORIES OF GOD (AND KIKI) by Dave Connis ILLUSTRATOR: Amy Domingo SERIES: Made In His Image #2 GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: July 19, 2022 PAGES: 40 From the creators of The Inventions of God (and Eva) comes a delightfully illustrated picture book that tells the […]



Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Creator in You by Jordan Raynor

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Creator in You by Jordan Raynor

Posted April 27, 2022 / 10 Comments

THE CREATOR IN YOU by Jordan Raynor ILLUSTRATOR: Jonathan David GENRE: Christian, Children’s Picture Book PUBLISHER: WaterBrook RELEASE DATE: April 19, 2022 PAGES: 40 With engaging rhyme and stunning illustrations, this picture book sparks readers’ imaginations with the big idea that God created human beings to make, model, and work […]



Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Really Woolly My First Easter by Dayspring

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Really Woolly My First Easter by Dayspring

Posted April 2, 2022 / 1 Comment

REALLY WOOLLY MY FIRST EASTER by Dayspring AUTHOR: Bonnie Rickner Jensen ILLUSTRATOR: Julie Sawyer Phillips GENRE: Christian Children’s Board Book PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson RELEASE DATE: February 22, 2022 PAGES: 14 Celebrate the hope of Jesus and the true meaning of Easter with this basket-shaped board book of poems and prayers […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Amy Kavelaris & Good Morning, Little One

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Amy Kavelaris & Good Morning, Little One

Posted February 25, 2022 / 4 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Good Morning, Little One by Amy Kavelaris, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Amy on the blog today to chat about her new book! GOOD MORNING, LITTLE ONE by Amy Kavelaris GENRE: Children’s Devotionals/Prayers, Christian PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson RELEASE DATE: February […]


Book Spotlight: A Snowflake’s Adventure by eMarie

Book Spotlight: A Snowflake’s Adventure by eMarie

Posted January 28, 2022 / 4 Comments

I’m pleased today to tell you about a sweet children’s book where, for every book sold, one is donated to Operation Christmas Child! Learn more about A Snowflake’s Adventure! A SNOWFLAKE’S ADVENTURE by eMarie GENRE: Inspirational Children’s Book PUBLISHER: Merry Heart Ink RELEASE DATE: October 15, 2021 PAGES: 26 What? […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Mark Batterson & The Blessing of You

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Mark Batterson & The Blessing of You

Posted November 7, 2021 / 9 Comments

I am very honored today to have the opportunity to chat with pastor & best-selling author Mark Batterson about his new children’s book, The Blessing of You, co-authored with his daughter Summer Batterson Dailey! Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church in seven […]


Guest Post: Jennifer Slattery & Thriving With Chronic Illness

Guest Post: Jennifer Slattery & Thriving With Chronic Illness

Posted September 30, 2020 / 4 Comments

Please join me in welcoming my friend, author, writer & speaker Jennifer Slattery, to the blog today! Instead of chatting about one of her books, though, she’s sharing some things she’s learned about thriving with chronic illness. This is a subject close to my own heart, so I’m thrilled to […]



Called and Courageous Girls LIVE Webcast! (Sept 7)

Called and Courageous Girls LIVE Webcast! (Sept 7)

Posted September 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

Join the movement to inspire the next generation of godly women! Meet God’s Called and Courageous Girls, Bible heroes who inspire your child’s faith in God. Harvest House’s new series just launched with the release of the first book! To celebrate the release of A Brave Big Sister, you’re invited […]


Album Review: Nichole Nordeman’s Every Mile Mattered

Album Review: Nichole Nordeman’s Every Mile Mattered

Posted August 4, 2017 / 1 Comment

Nichole Nordeman has been one of my favorite recording artists since I saw her in concert with Steven Curtis Chapman eons ago. I wept at her song ‘I Am’ because it so tenderly described my own journey with Jesus, and it remains one of my most cherished songs. Her new […]


Book Review (double feature): ScriptureDoodle & ScriptureDoodle God’s Promises by April Knight

Book Review (double feature): ScriptureDoodle & ScriptureDoodle God’s Promises by April Knight

Posted December 17, 2016 / 2 Comments

ScriptureDoodle: A Six-Week Devotional Experience (David C. Cook, October 2016) With inspiring exercises and prompts, this unique interactive guide introduces readers to a creative connection between Bible study, artistic expression, and worship. Often, in the busyness of life, Christians forget that God created them to enjoy creativity. With guided instruction […]


Book Review: Boycrazy by Tiffany Dawn

Book Review: Boycrazy by Tiffany Dawn

Posted August 4, 2016 / 0 Comments

Time was ticking away and Tiffany was losing her mind, waiting for Mr. Right to show up and press the “START” button on life. That led to a horribly broken relationship, addiction to attention from guys, and fear — constant, tormenting fear — that no one would ever love her. […]



Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Wise Guys by Kent Evans

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Wise Guys by Kent Evans

Posted May 26, 2016 / 4 Comments

For guys, more than ever, it’s a confusing world. Your GPS doesn’t offer any maps showing how to get to the point of wisdom — and who likes asking for directions anyway? But there are ways to get that guidance you need. The answers may be all around you, in […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Hunting Hope by Nika Maples

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Hunting Hope by Nika Maples

Posted May 13, 2016 / 7 Comments

At twenty, Nika Maples learned that when hope was all she had, she claimed it boldly while defying all odds to recover from a devastating stroke. The lessons from that struggle are powerful and universal, and she shares those lessons in her new book, Hunting Hope. Doctors warned that she had […]