Catching Katie by Robin Lee Hatcher

Join Katie as she sets out to change the way the things are done and the way people believe.  Katie is a woman with a mission - a mission to help every woman in the United States have the right to vote.  She has spunk, spark, and a heart to do as God has called her to do.  What she doesn't realize is that sometimes things don't always go according to plan.  Hearing from God and actually listening to what He's really saying can sometimes mean two different scenarios.  Read along as Katie discovers that there is a plan for her life that will allow her to change the world and to have more than what she'd ever expected.  You will enjoy her story of coming home and finding what is truly meant for her life.  She has a faith beyond what she sees in her world in 1916 - a faith for what the future could hold.  I really enjoyed this story - it made me want to learn more about the suffrage movement.  I hope you will find it as enjoyable as I did!

Blog Tour Challenge Update

I'm done with the non-fiction titles in the challenge and now I can move on to the fiction titles.  Continue to stay tuned for more reviews and updates.  I'm excited; are you?

Love is a Verb: Stories of What Happens When Love Comes Alive by Gary Chapman

This book was not what I first expected, but as I read I really found it enjoyable.  Love is a Verb is a compilation of several short stories written by several different people about their encounters with love.  The stories range from uplifting to bittersweet and all touch on different kinds and aspects of love.  Stories include love for a spouse, child, parent, neighbor, stranger, etc.  They are powerful stories with eye-opening insights and thought-provoking concepts.  I cried and maybe even laughed a little while reading this collection of tidbits right from people's real lives.  Love is something so precious, a true gift we can give to others and receive from others.  God is the ultimate example of what love is and can be and that also shines through in this heartfelt book.  I recommend this treasure of a book for those who are interested in gaining new insights into love through the true-to-life words of people who have come face-to-face with the many facets of what love can be.

Disclaimer:
This book was provided for review by Bethany House Publishers.

Miserly Moms: Living Well on Less in a Tough Economy by Jonni McCoy

This book was really interesting for those who are interested in saving money in their budget, especially on groceries and other expenses.  Jonni's writing is easy to understand, clear, and full of details many of us may not have realized or understood before.  She covers many topics with helpful tips and information, and she lists many websites and books as useful resources.  She understands the importance of spending your money wisely, without being wasteful.  There are recipes included for meals, cleaning products, and also great ideas for making your holidays enjoyable without going crazy on spending.  I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in finding a few ways to cut back on some spending in their family budget.

Disclaimer: This book was provided for review by Bethany House Publishers.

Blog Tour Challenge Update

I finished reading The King James Only Controversy yestersday and finished up my post and published it today.  Yeah!  I decided that I can work ahead on the Challenge, but I can't fall behind.  So, I began reading Miserly Moms late last night and now have only 13 days (including today) to finish reading it.  I'm guessing it will be a much faster read than The King James Only Controversy was.  Please check back often and see what the latest is with my Challenge.  Thank you for your continued interest in my blog!

The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? by James R. White

I found this book to be very informative and educational.  Having no knowledge of the KJV Only controversy before reading the book, I became very informed very quickly.  I found the first few chapters to be especially interesting, insightful, full of information, and helpful.  I learned about text types, variants, manuscripts, etc.  There is a history, of sorts, of the Scriptures in this book that I imagine many people (even Christians) are unaware of.  I thought that Mr. White did a good job of informing the reader of the basics of what he was discussing so that even those of us who know nothing of Greek or Hebrew could understand his points and explanations.  The book enlightened me about the issues of translation that arise in all versions of the Bible, whether KJV, NIV, NASB, RSV, or any other version.  It really is amazing that there are those who would stake their whole Christian walk on one version of the Bible so blindly.  I was glad to have the opportunity to review this book and be informed about so many aspects of God's Word that I never knew about before.  I highly recommend this book for those who want to learn more about this issue and Bible translation in general.  The book is somewhat tedious to get through at points for the uneducated, but overall I found it very intriguing and, as I've said, educational.  I feel that the Bible version you choose to read is your own personal choice between you and your Savior, and I also think that this book is a good jumping off point for those who want a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of Bible versions in a very general sense.

Disclaimer: This book was provided for review by Bethany House Publishers.

For Better or For Worse by Diann Hunt

At first, I was having a bit of a hard time getting into the story and relating to a 44-year-old main character, but as I read on I really began to feel for Wendy and her family issues.  Wendy is a widow with two grown children, a boyfriend, a business, and a father.  She has just about everything go wrong that could go wrong in her life all at one time it seems.  She has a heart to serve God, but she begins to feel overwhelmed by life's storms and challenges.  And then there's Marco...the divorce lawyer.  He may be a hunky Italian, but that doesn't means he's perfect.  Can she ever figure out how to speak her mind?  Can she figure out how to not fix every little thing?  With a lot of humor, many touches of honesty, and a desire to share God's love and redemption, Diann Hunt brings us a story filled with just the right amount of romance, real-life, and some time to goof off.  You will definitely want to take the ride with Wendy as she deals with everything from over-eating relatives, geese populating her pond, and a snake in the shower.  Enjoy!