About:You may think of martyrs as those who gave their lives for the faith in the early church. But today, Christians around the world continue to stand boldly for Christ despite ongoing persecution. These are their stories.· Pastor Han--Stabbed to death by North Korean agents for sharing the gospel with North Koreans in China· Jean-Pierre Werner and Rodé Groenewald--Killed in a Taliban attack on their...

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 About:Spread joy and inspiration with twenty-four colorable postcards to send to friends and family (or enjoy yourself!), from the creators of the Whatever Is Lovely coloring book.Featuring inspirational quotes and beautiful artwork from the award-winning Whatever Is Lovely coloring book, this set of twenty-four detachable, colorable postcards offers a peaceful escape from the stress and busyness of everyday life. Quotes from contemporary voices, familiar hymns, and Scripture...

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Photo from GoodReads.comAbout:Like most women, you want to open up your home and connect with others. But you don't think you have the time or ability. Along comes Reach Out. Gather In.Through devotionals and practical tips, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will inspire you to put love into action in this 40-day journey of hospitality. Karen will help you with the how to and why of reaching out...

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Photo from Goodreads.comAbout:Whether it's the criticism of others, the clamor of injustice, or the voice of anxiety from within, we are constantly being bombarded with noise.So what does it mean to find peace in the midst of all the noise? Is there a way to acknowledge the struggles we face and learn how to manage the stressors and voices that trigger us while...

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 Photo from Christianbook.comGenre: Contemporary RomanceRating: ❤❤❤❤four of of five hearts= good About: The only thing Bri Duval loves more than baking petit fours is romance. So much so, she's created her own version of the famous Parisian lovelock wall at her bakery in Story, Kansas. She never expects it to go viral--or for Trek Magazine to send travel writer Gerard Fortier to feature the bakery. He's definitely...

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Photo from Christianbook.comGenre: Historical Romance My rating: ❤❤❤❤❤ Five out of five hearts= excellent!About: Willa Duvall's passion is helping others, which she does every day as a nurse. Her dream? To be a doctor and revolutionize the medical profession. Though she's been proposed to several times, 1800's England doesn't have many men who want a wife with a career, and so she assumes she will...

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Photo from ChristianBook.com                                                                               ♥♥♥♥ Four out of five heartsAbout: All Emma Daley wants this holiday season is a white Christmas. But the young teacher and struggling...

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 Photo from Christianbook.comGenre: Christian Living/EvangelismMy rating: ❤❤ two out of five hearts= not a favoriteAbout:Why don't we share the gospel with our friends, family, and coworkers? Fear. We're afraid of looking weird or out of touch. We're afraid we won't have the right answers to their questions. We're afraid that if they reject the gospel, they're really rejecting us. We don't want to...

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Photo from Christianbook.com Genre: Historical Romance Book 3 in the Daughtery House series Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ five out of five hearts= excellent! About:  In the fine tradition established by her Southern grandmama, Aurora Daughtry has recently orchestrated the marriage of her eldest sister and facilitated her middle sister’s engagement. Just when it seems there is nothing left to absorb her considerable talent for managing...

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Photo from www.christianbook.com Genre: Fiction My rating: ♥♥♥♥ four out of four hearts= good About: Peyton's life has been good, for the most part. He's never lacked for anything, his parents love him and each other dearly, and at fifteen he's pretty sure he's met the girl for him. But every life has its shadows, and Peyton's world is about to be overturned....

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Genre: Historical Romance My rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ five out of five hearts= excellent! About: Haunted by the horrors of war, ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries known as Hanger's Horsemen who have become legends in 1890s Texas. They defend the innocent and obtain justice for the oppressed. But when a rustler's bullet leaves one of them at death's door, they're the...

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Photo via Goodreads.com Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ Five out of five hearts= excellent!  About: Welcome back to Three Sisters Island, where family, forgiveness, and a second chance at love awaitFor Madison Grayson, life is good. Newly licensed as a marriage and family therapist, she can't wait to start her practice. Despite the unfortunate shortage of eligible bachelors on the island--they're all too...

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Books are so magical. I've been reading since I was about four or five, and even though my feet have been firmly planted at home for most of my life, I feel as if I've gone so many places and experienced so many different things.  _________________________________________________________________________________ escaped the Death Eaters with Harry, Hermione and Ron// had tea with Mr. Tumnus// attended a God-lovers...

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Photo from Christianbook.com Genre: Biblical Fiction Rating: ♥♥♥♥ four out of five hearts= good About: We all know the story- a young Jewish girl is called to the palace for a sort of Biblical-era beauty contest, and what happens next is the stuff of legend. But in an era known for its intrigue and mayhem, what else was going on behind the scenes? ...

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Photo from Christianbook.com Genre: Christian Living/Young Adult Rating: ♥♥♥♥ four out of five hearts= good About: Young women are deeply dissatisfied with society's standards (and double standards). They want more for themselves--but sometimes they don't quite know what that more should be. That's where Miss Black New Jersey 2018 and Teen Vogue "It Girl" turned fashion writer Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien comes in. Through her insightful comments on media,...

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