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I know firsthand how challenging life can be when you’re dealing with chronic illness. As someone who has struggled with Crohn’s disease, I understand what it’s like to feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the daily struggles of life. But during those difficult moments, there’s one verse that always brings me comfort and strength: Psalm 73:26.…

The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin. Revell Publishers, 7 Feburary 2023. Overview from Sarah Sundin’s website: “When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen…

About the Book Book: Anything But Plain Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher Genre: Amish fiction Release date: October 4, 2022 It’s not easy being the bishop’s daughter, especially for Lydie Stoltzfus. She’s not like other Amish girls, as much as she wishes she were. The only thing she does well is disappoint others. Leaving her family…

About the Book Book: Slashed Canvas Author: Liz Tolsma Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale Release date: February 1, 2022 Held prisoner by all she’s lost, Katarina’s about to lose all she has. Grand Duchess Katarina Volstova barely escaped the Russian revolution, arriving in Paris just before the birth of her twin daughters. With her heart…

About the Book Book: Buried Cold Case Secrets Author: Sami A. Abrams Genre: Romantic Suspense Release date: December 28, 2021 Recovering her missing memories… Could be the key to solving a murder… Searching for her best friend’s remains could help forensic anthropologist Melanie Hutton regain her memories of when they were both kidnapped—unless the killer…

About the Book Book: Saving Mrs. Roosevelt Author: Candice Sue Patterson Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical/Adventure Release date: December 2021 Shirley Davenport is as much a patriot as her four brothers. She, too, wants to aid her country in the war efforts, but opportunities for women are limited. When her best friend Joan informs her that the…

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11 The theme of the third week of Advent is joy,…

Hi, friends! I thought it would be fun to update you on what we’re doing here at the Gilbert house this month. Honestly, outside of our kids’ activities, we don’t do much more than read, watch TV, and eat…so here’s what I’ve been reading, watching, and eating lately! What I’ve Been Reading In addition to…

“I am leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 “O Holy Night” is a beautiful Christmas song that celebrates the night of Christ’s birth. My favorite part in the song goes “Long…