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"When God Rescripts Your Life " by Jaci Velasquez is an autobiography . You will walk down the road of life as a thriving musician in this book. The book gives the insights of the ups and downs of Jaci's life. There are many challenges to be in the music world doing concerts and producing albums. Jaci shares candidly about her life in the music world and difficulties of balancing her family demands at the same time. She shares also how God's story of redemption has impacted her life . Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. The book shows the power of God's transforming love and redemption. I will share my review with facebook, netgalley, Goodreads, my blog , Amazon. and with our church staff.

"A  Small Book For the Anxious  Heart  by Edward  Welch is a practical and helpful book. The author  has   been a counselor for  thirty  eight  years.  He   understands   anxiety and  worry  after  listening  to  many peoples  struggles. Edward Welch has also written  dozens of  books and has  an established   reputation in the  Christian world. This book is a devotional  to help   guide  the  anxious person  to seek the Lord for   their  peace and strength. He  starts out the  devotional  sharing  about   his struggles  with anxiety and  then shares  how  the Lord  can help   the anxieties in our lives. He also  shares  verses   to help  when we are anxious.  He ends the  devotional  with  a response and questions to help  the reader apply   the message to their lives.  I have found the  devotionals  helpful  and practical.   Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review  this  very helpful book. I   think it is a helpful resource for pastors and cou

" The Bridge to Belle Island"   is  a mystery and  also romantic fiction.  Benjamin Booker is a lawyer and is in a  firm with several other  lawyers.   In the beginning   one of the lawyers  was  murdered.  Benjamin was  sent   to Belle  Island to  figure out   the  details on how the murder occurred and who  may have  killed   his partner.   Belle Island is  isolated and   the area  is a mystery . It is  located on the Thames   river.   Other  problems have occurred there which have not  been solved.  The  island   was  very  secluded and removed.  from other    areas  and  cities in London.  Why  would  there be unsolved mysteries there.   Isabelle  has lived there  for years. She  rarely  left the island.   She   tried to   find  safety  on Belle  Island  but  it  also was a place  of  fear  to  her  after all the tragedies  that  have occurred there. She  was  very anxious and is constantly  looking for peace and serenity.  The reader will enter the  world of mystery and

"Forged  Through Fire"  by Dr.  Mark D. McDonough  is a  autobiography.    Have you ever   had to walk through the trials of   being  burned?  Dr. McDonough   was  severely  burned  in a house fire.. He  faced  day  after   day of  trying  dealing with  his  pain and other health issues from his burns.   Each day  gave him new  struggles  that He had  to learn how to   walk  through.   In this  terrible  house fire  Mark also  lost his  Mother and  brother. He  had to learn how to  deal with his  severe  burns and  the loss of   very close  family members.  When  someone is  faced with  so  much  they learn  to ask questions   about  God .  He  was  at  an important crossroad  in his life  spiritually , physically and mentally.  God met him  in his deepest   physical, spiritual  and mental  needs.  Mark shared his  journey   though these trials   in this book.  I really  enjoyed  his honesty and  learning  about   his trials    He faced in his journey. Thank you to the publis

"5 Minutes  with Jesus"  is a Christian  devotional.  The devotional starts out with a couple of verses  and  follows with a practical  message.  The  devotional  is  helpful for a  busy  person.  It is an easy way to  draw into  Christ's presence as you  face the day.  Sheila  shared her personal  experience  in the devotional.   Her experience can be related to the readers lives.  I appreciate  the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this  book.  The opinions are my own and not anyone else.  I am posting my review on facebook, netgalley, Goodreads, my blog, Amazon and sharing it with   the church staff. 

"Moments  of  Peace for Moms"  is  a daily  devotional for Moms.   As  Moms   we have a unique job   .  We  can impact  and  set the basics for the foundation of our children's  lives.  We  can teach  them  important  values . We  can also  guide them in making  important decisions.   We  must  put  God first in our  daily lives so we can impact our  families. These  devotions  are a great way to put  God first. The topics are  geared toward the daily  demands  a mom faces.  It is well written and   each  devotional is the  perfect length for a busy mom.    Thank you to  the publisher  and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book.  This review are my opinions and  not  influences by anyone else.   I am posting my review on Goodreads, netgalley facebook, my blog, Amazon and  with our church staff. 

"Confessions of a Proverbs 32 Woman by Kerri Pomarolli    is a book about the proverbs  32 woman.  The author is a comedian and shares  the challenges  with  meeting the standards in   Proverbs 31.  It  addresses  real life issues as a Christian Woman  today. She  helps  us  laugh at  ourselves in this   book and see life  for what it is.  She is a best selling author. She  speaks  at churches all over and gives  women   a real perspective on meeting God realistically  as a Mom and Wife in  our busy  , demanding world.  It is wonderful she has written this book.  It  helps   women step  aside and  view  their lives  with a balanced perspective.   Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this   practical and  humorous  book  I will post my review on facebook, netgalley, Goodreads, my blog, Amazon, for our church staff. 

"When You Love a Prodigal" by Judy  Douglass is a  devotional.  The  book deals with the important topic of   prodigal children.  As a parent I feel for parents whose kids  become prodigals.  This parent  would be  filled with  so many difficult emotions.  God meets the parents where they are  at with all their  questions in this devotional.  There are different topics in each devotional with  scripture and then there are  questions of reflection.  I  admire  this  author  because she is real and open about  her  struggles in dealing with her  own prodigal.   There are many people who have prodigals and do not  have a resource  like this.  I  am hoping  by reading this  review people  will  read this book and get the help they  need so  as parents  they will not feel alone. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me  to read and review  this book.  It is well  written and a very helpful resource. I will post my review on facebook, netgalley, Goodreads, my blog,

"Outrageous Grace Every Day" by Mary DeMuth is a 90 day devotional. This book is written by Mary DeMuth in a personal and practical approach. She shares a passage of scripture and gives the back round of the passage. She also gives an application passage to the message and a prayer. The devotional is well written and the passages to read are not too long. I really found this devotional helpful and personable. It is good for busy people This book will give the reader a deeper understanding to the book of Romans. . I appreciate the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. The opinions of this book are my own . I am sharing this review with facebook, netgalley, Goodreads, my blog, the pastoral staff at my church.

And He walks with me"    is a   Christian Living book.    We  all need  to refresh and renew our  daily Christian life.  This   book  gives a scripture reading and  an   personal  story to  apply to the passage.  The  readings  are great for busy people.   They  point the reader closer to the Lord.    The  readings are not long.  The  devotionals  are done by  different people.   The  devotionals are for all ages and for men and women.   Thank you to  the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and  review this book.  The opinions I have  given are my own.

Christianity for People  Who Are Not Christians by James Emery White is  a non fiction book.  James Emery White has  wonderful  experience  as a pastor , theologian   to write this book. It  addresses  the many  questions  that  skeptics ask about Christianity. The book is  well written and  very  easy to read and understand.  I  like the variety of questions the author addresses.   So often people have a  wide  range  of questions   when they   try to decide  if Christianity is right for  them.  Lee Strobel who is a known author was  an atheist. He   says He  wishes   this book  was   available when He  was wrestling with his questions. I highly  recommend this  book .  I appreciate the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. It is an excellent  resource for the Christian and the non Christian.   The opinions are my own .   I  am posting my review on facebook, my blog, Amazon, Goodreads, CBd.com

"When I Close My Eyes " by Elizabeth Musser is a Christian fiction book. This story deals with important issues like how do people cope physically and emotionally when trauma strikes. and depression. When trauma strikes the patient is faced with lots of emotions like shock, anger , depression. The author describes the characters well and their dilemmas in their lives. The daughters response to the trauma of their Mom is expressed very well. The book is written from the past and then to the present. The reader sees the characters from different ages. I commend the author for addressing the problem of a serious trauma and depression. Often in our society people with depression and trauma are not given what they need to meet their needs. The author put some helpful resources in the back of the book for people dealing with depression. I know that people dealing with depression will receive help from those resources. The

"Lake Season is the first in the Bluebell Inn Romance series" by Denise Hunter. Denise is a well established author. and winner of the Carol Award. The scene is beautiful at Bluebell , North Carolina . It is on a lake and serene and peaceful. There are boats there for the visitors to retreat and recharge. The story unfolds in the charming inn that is owned by the family who are the main characters of the story. The inn is run by the family and is so unique and unusual will draw anyone to it for respite and renewal. The scene is a perfect place for a romance. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. It is well written . I enjoyed the book very much. The opinions are my own and not anyone else. I will share my reviews with Amazon, my blog, facebook,  CBD.com

Marriage Triggers" is a Christian nonfiction book by  Amber Lie and  Guy Lia. We  live in a stressful and  fast paced world.  There are  many , many challenges  married couples have to  face today.  Couples need to know how to face and approach  these   challenges so their  relationship can  be stronger.   This  book is written by a husband and wife  team.   The   challenges  are approached by  a husband and wife  team so both the  male and female perspectives are presented.   The  issues  are  well presented from a Christian perspective.   It is important to  draw from Christian resources  and  a Christian world view to  solve these  challenges.   The  issues are presented  with a personal approach and very practical.  I highly  recommend this book for  counselors, and  any Christian couple.  The opinions are my own   of  this book.  Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. Thank you  to netgalley  for allowing me to read and review this  very help

"The Roll of the Drums" second in the Amish of Weaver's Creek Book series  by Jan Drexler  gives the reader  a peek at what  Amish life is like  .  The  story takes place in 1863. Ruby Weaver  lives with her sister and she is single.   Another family   came to  the  area and asked if they  could  stay  there . . The  book shows the theme  of loyalty  and devotion.  I admire  the  character of  Ruby.  She is  so  steadfast and faithful. and endearing.    The reader will  feel like they  are part of the story. The details of the story  are  so well written.  The  characters  are caught between  following the Amish rules vs   their own integrity.   The opinions of this story are my own.  Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.  Thank you also to netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book.  I am posting my  review on Amazon, my blog, facebook,, Goodreads, for church staff.

When  Silence Sings"  by  Sarah  Loudin Thomas is an historical fiction book.  The  story is  set in the Appalachian   rail town in  West Virginia. in the 1930's.    There has  been a family  feud for  generations with   the McLean's  and the Harpe's.  The   drama  evolves with the  challenges of  the  families  trying to  win the  battles  against the other families.  The characters are very well described and  the   scenes   as well. The reader will feel as  though they have stepped into  these  families and there challenges.  The  book helps you see  what  times were like  during that  era.  Coleman is a Harpe and  works for the railroad. He  has a  rich character and  wants to  bring  God's  love  to these  troubled  families as a preacher.   I  appreciate   Bethany  House  for allowing me to read and review  this  well written  story.  Thank you also  to netgalley. These opinions are only mine and are under no obligation .  I  am posting my review on Goodreads

" Mountains of Grace"  by  Kelly Irvin is  an Amish fiction story.  Mercy Yoder  lives in the mountains of Montana.  She   has to follow the  strict  rules of her Amish  Community.   She ends up having  to   decide  if  she will follow  the  Amish  boyfriend or follow the  Englisher who  lives in Eureka .  Mercy  has a kind and  caring  heart.  She  wants to   go out of her way for  those near to her.  She often  extends herself  in a way  that  hurts her in the end.   What  will happen to the people  when the fires hit  them in a  strong way and   hurt their  safety? This book   compares the  challenges  of the Amish life vs. the English life.   I was  given this book by the publisher , netgalley to read and review.  I am not obligated to  give a positive  review.   I hope the book is  very successful.

"Aiming for  Love   " (Bridges of  Hope  Mountain Book#1 ) by  Mary  Connealy  is a  Christian  Fiction book. Jo  Nordegren and her  sisters live in the  wild in  southern western Colorado.  They  have  learned how  to live off the land and protect themselves.  When  David  Warden   shows up with his herd and his family how  will    they    get along with   the Nordegren's?   This book  shows  how the Nodegren's  survived   living on the land.  The book is  creatively   written and  shows  what  life is like for  these people  .  I   liked the character  descriptions. I was  given this book from netgalley and the publisher to  read and review  this book.  I appreciate   the opportunity to read and review this book.  I  am not obligated to give  a positive  review. 

" Strands of Truth " by Colleen Coble is a suspence,  romance book   and  will leave  you hanging on  your  seat   on what is coming around the corner. Harper  Taylor   was a  foster child and  went from one home  to the next  . She    is looking   for  her mother's past and her  sister as well.   She  has to dig to find her  answers.   There is  suspense  with the cliffhangers in front of  Harper stopping her from moving forward.  Crime  activity abounds in this  book over and  over.  What  are the generational  secrets   that will come forward?  I enjoyed  the   ups and the downs of  each  phase of the book.   I  liked  Harper's  tenacity to find what  she  was  looking for  in her past  even though obstacles  kept coming her  way.  The  scenes are  well  described and  easy to follow.  I would  highly recommend this book.  I  am thankful to the publisher, netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. I am not obligated to write a positive review.  I will

"Double Blessing" by Mark Batterson is a book about Christian living. Mark is the lead pastor at National Community Church and also a best selling author. Want to learn how to get a double blessing? You will also learn how to give a blessing. This book is personal, practical and dynamic. This book is inspiring, engaging and will strengthen every person who reads it. Today is the release day for this book! I was given a copy by the publisher to read and review. I am not obligated to give a positive review.

"Be The Bridge Pursing God's  Heart  for Racial Reconciliation" by  Latasha Morrison   is  an important   book for our world.  We live in a world  within and outside the church with racial divisions.  I  commend Latasha  for starting the nonprofit   organization that  addresses   the racial divisions in our church and world. Latasha  speaks  all over  the US to address  the need for reconciliation. Be  The  Bridge  involves  small groups that  address  racial reconciliation  by  using  this book and developing   discussions within the group.  It is important   that we move   from racial divisions to racial reconciliation.   Will you be the bridge to our world?   This book was given to me by the publisher and netgalley to read and review.  I  am thankful for the opportunity to read and review this book. I am sending my review to  Amazon, Goodreads, facebook, my blog, CBD.com . I hope the book   is successful.

"God's  Hostage"  by  Andrew   Brunson is a true  story.  Andrew and His  wife  Norine    were asked by  their  mission organization to  go to  Turkey   as missionaries in 1993.  They  set up a church  and  also helped many refugees from  Syria.  They  often encountered people who had never  heard about  Jesus.  Many people there  did  not know how to become a Christian.  Many people in  Turkey are Muslim  and   the  Muslim  religion is  very  strong there. Their   work in Turkey always  put   them at  risk.  In  2016    Norine and Andrew were arrested.    Norine  was  released after  about 2 weeks.  Andrew  was held  for a longer  sentence.  He  encountered many trials while in prison. He  was  accused  of many   false  charges  ;such as,  being a spy,  of  starting a coup,  and  any other   possible charge  .  This  book is really inspiring .  How  did  Andrew survive   being in prison?  I  commend  Andrew for  sharing his story in this book.  I  know  it  was not easy

Here is the review of Jesus in Me Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion by Anne Graham Lotz: Anne is Billy Graham's daughter. She is a known Bible teacher. She steps in the role of sharing her personal story in this book. She shared how the Holy Spirit was a comfort to her after the loss of her husband, father and as she faced breast cancer. She shared how the Holy Spirit can be real to us in our day to day lives.The Holy Spirit    prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, helps us with pain and is with us all the time. She uses her life and scripture to help us understand the Holy Spirit. As Anne writes, “One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life’s journey. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character and has provoked in me a deep love for t

What if  God  has  other plans"  by  Charles  Swindoll   is a non fiction book.  Charles Swindoll is a  pastor and wrote  this book from  very successful  sermons. He   many   unexpected  issues  that  can turn our lives around.   Some of  these unexpected issues are: sudden loss,  betrayal, caring for a family  member with a disability and many other issues.  He   explained the issue in a very personal  way.  He     ties  scripture into the   issue to help  us  see  life from God's  perspective.   These  issues   can send us spinning and   wondering how to handle our lives.  He   gives  very personal and practical  examples  that  help  the reader  cope with their trials.  The   book is a great  resource for the Christian  facing  various  trials.  I appreciate the publisher and  netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. I will send my review to Goodreads, Amazon,  facebook, my blog, CBD.com and  to   the church staff. .

"Always  Look Twice"  by  Elizabeth Goddard  is a Christian  Suspence   novel.  It is a the second book in the  Uncommon Justice  series. Harper  Reynolds  was a crime scene photographer but  decided to   take pictures of nature instead.  She  is  in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and observed a murder.  She took  pictures of what she saw. When  she  saw the murder   she left  the area quickly and  also lost her camera.   After she  reported the  murder  the sheriffs  started   searching for  the criminal. The  sheriff department  asked Heath McKade to protect her. He was a former Green Beret and reserved  deputy.  The  sheriff department  , Heath, Harper  decided  "Always  Look Twice"  by  Elizabeth Goddard  is a Christian  Suspence   novel.  It is a the second book in the  Uncommon Justice  series. Harper  Reynolds  was a crime scene photographer but  decided to   take pictures of nature instead.  She  is  in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and observed a murder.  She took  picture

"Stitches in Time"  by  Suzanne Woods  Fisher is  an Amish fiction book.  It  is  part of the Deacon's  family series. Sam Schrock  is  a horse  trainer.   Mollie Graber is  new to  this  Amish  community.  She is a teacher.  She  wants  a new  start.   Sam's   brother   gets elected to be come deacon. Luke is married and  is a bit overwhelmed  by the challenges of becoming    deacon. There are lots of demands  on the deacon  in the Amish community. He   suggests some of the homes should take in  foster children.   Mollie  is  very eager to  take in  foster children.  She  is  given   two 11 year  told  foster  girls who  end up  being  very difficult and terror raising.    Sam  takes a  romantic  interest in Mollie.  What  happens with the  foster  children in this Amish Community.  ?   What happens with Sam  and Mollie's  relationship?    Thank you to the publisher,  netgalley  for allowing me to read and review this book.   I will be sharing my review with   fa

"Praying the Names of Jesus"  by   Tony  Evans is a practical and personal devotional.The devotional   progresses in  alphabetical order.  It  starts out with a verses.  In the next  section  it  progresses to  adoration and what  that means with that name.   The  reader next  confesses  sin that goes with that name. After  that   there is  thanksgiving for how  Jesus is that name for us.  The  name ends with  supplication.   The  reader  asks for  prayer needs that fit  the name  they  are reading about.  We  can have a deeper and more connected relationship with  Jesus  by learning and applying  the meaning of His names to our life.  This  devotional is well written and practical.  Thank you to the publisher , netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book.  I will  be sharing my review with  Amazon, facebook, CBD.com, my blog, Goodreads.  I  am hoping this book will  be  as helpful to others as it has  been to me. 

Ingrid has a beautiful and strong Christian life. She has a strength and peace in her life even though she lost her father and has many other difficult odds to deal with. This book was so hard to put down. The reader is left wondering what will happen next. Thank you to netgalley and"Hope's Hightest Mountain " is the first book in the Hearts of Montana series and is an historical fiction book by Misty Beller . It takes place in the 1800's. Ingrid Chastain sets out in the mining area of Montana with her father on a wagon to help small pox patients. Her father is a doctor and He knew a doctor who needed the vaccines for his patients. Unfortunately on the way to deliver the vaccines they had a terrible wagon accident. Ingrid was the only survivor . She was in an isolated and cold area in the mountains. She was found by Micah Bradley who was a doctor. He helped her with her severe injuries. He was very ki

Out of  Zion"   is a  nonfiction book  by  Lisa  Brockman.  Lisa  was  raised a 6th generation    Mormon.  She  learned  all the  traditions and regulations  required  as  she grew up Mormon.  She   worked hard at  her classes and also was on the tennis team and  also  attended the Mormon church faithfully.   She  dated a guy  in college who was  Christian.  She   went through a  period where she questioned   her Mormon  beliefs.  She had trouble  getting her answers.  She  was not allowed or permitted to  question her beliefs. She   got  some books  to help her  with her  questions. One of the books  was  Beyond Mormonism.  She  also  attended  Campus  Crusade for Christ when she was in college. Over time  she  learned  the difference between  the Mormon vs  Christian beliefs. She   shared  the  differences  between  Mormonism and Christianity in her book. She also  shared how her life was  changed.  This book is  really insightful . It  helps the  reader understand the  Mormon 

"A Christmas  Haven "  by  Cindy  Woodsmall and Erin  Woodsmall is  an Amish Christmas  story. Ivy Zook  is from the Amish Old  Order.  She  wants to  leave and  start  a business in which she would put on parties. It  is  hard to  start her business there since  she  needs the internet and the Amish do not use the internet and other modern conveniences.  The problem is  her sister Holly is  close  to  get married to Joshua Smucker   and  then their  widow mother will be left alone. In the midst of  all of  this  an  older car  crashes into  Greene's  Pharmacy . The  driver  of the  car is Arlan who  is  from Swartzentruber (ultra-conservative sect)  and his  sister  who is  ill and  pregnant.  The  Swartzentruber sect has   lots of strict   rules and regulations.  Arlan and Magna  stay with the Zooks while  Magna  recovers and Arlan  helps with  farm labor.  Ivy and Holly's  Mother  really  needs the  help with the farm.   What  will  become of  Arlan and Magna  as t

Never Let Go" by Elizabeth Goddard is the first book in the Uncommon Justice series. It is a suspense story. Willow Anderson is a forensic genealogist and is trying to solve the loss abduction of the baby case from over 20 years ago. Austin McKade , her former boyfriend, an Ex FBI agent helps her solve the case. Once Willow starts on this case her life is threatened . Austin's goal is to protect Willow. They follow the clues to find their answer but there is always trouble around the corner. Will Willow and Austin find the answers? Will they be safe in the end? Thank you to the publisher and the author for allowing me to read and review this book. I will be posting my reviews on Goodreads,facebook, Amazon, my blog, CBD.com and to our church staff.

You belong with Me" by Tara Faris is a Romantic fiction book. Realator Hannah Thornton wants to help Heritage, Michigan. Her Mother created debts for the town. A businessman in the town wants to get rid of some of the houses and put a strip mall in their place. She works towards winning a restoration grant for the town. Luke Johnson is in a relationship with Hannah. They have had a friendship since Junior High. Luke is a foster child and trying to find out who He is. Luke applied to be an assistant fire chief . Will Hannah's goals be accomplished to help save the town from the businessman's projected ideas? Will Luke and Hannah's relationship last ? This book is well written. I was given this book by the publisher to read and review. I appreciate this opportunity. I will post my review on Goodreads, facebook, Amazon, CBD.com,my blog and also the church staff.

The Number of Love " by  Rosanna White is an historical fiction  book. It  takes place during World  War 1.  The Intelligence  Network helped to  decipher  the   German's  codes during the  war.   Those workers were very important. Margot  DeWilde  enjoyed  being  a code breaker and worked in   Secretive  Room 40. Drake Elton  came home from the  war and was  wounded. He  is taken with Margot.  They  are faced with one conflict  after another. Will   Margot and  Drake  survive it all?   This  book  gives some good insights about the secret intelligence  and other  challenges during World  War I.  The   book is well written.   Thank you to the publisher and author for allowing me to read and review  this book. I am not  obligated to give a positive review.  I am posting my review on : Amazon, Goodreads, facebook, my blog, CBD.com ,for church staff.,netgalley.

Hit Hard " by Tammy and Pat McLeod is a true story. The McLeod's son Zach collapsed while playing football. He sustained a brain injury. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment after He collapsed. He had many surgeries . After the brain injury He was never really the same. The parents had to learn how to work together and the kids had to learn how to adapt to the changes with Zach. They had to look to God in the midst of their trials. They learned how to cope one day at a time. I appreciate the publisher and author for allowing me to read and review this book. I have posted my review on : Goodreads, facebook, Amazon,  CBD.com , my blog, for church staff members. I am not obligated to give a positive review.

 King's  Shadow  by  Angela   Hunt  is a Biblical  fiction book.  It  is the  4th and final book in the Silent Years  Series.   Salome  is  Herod's  only  sister.  She is the King's  Shadow. She is  Idumean and a Jew  and  is interior.  She   is involved in  many  conflicts and turmoil  during  Herod's  reign. She does not always  agree with Herod's  decisions  but   can not change them.  Zara , her handmaiden is  very kind and compassionate.    The characters and scenes are well described in  this book.  The reader will understand   what it was  like to live during Biblical times.   I appreciate  the publisher and author for allowing me to read and review this book.  I have posted my reviews on Goodreads, CBD.com, amazon, my blog, facebook  and given it to church staff. I am not obligated  to write a positive review.

Something Has to Change by David Platt review: David Platt is a pastor at McLean Bible Church in metro Washington, DC. He has written many other books including Radical. David shares his eye opening experience to the Himalayas in this book. He took a week trip to the Himalayas. This area is considered to be one of the Unreached People Groups. He went to the Himalayas with a group and met people there who were and continue to spread Christianity. ..  As He trekked through the difficult terrain He was face to face with many questions. He asked the very difficult questions we often encounter in this world. He asked ," If the gospel is true and God is really good, then where is God amid extreme poverty and pain?" "Where are the peace and protection of God for the oppressed and exploited in the world.?"Is hell really a place and does it actually last forever?"" If so, then why are so many people born into what seems like an earthly hell, on