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"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

"How to Help Your Anxious Teen" by  Jessica  Thompson is a practical   book. She  shared all the  causes of anxiety   in our world, the church,  the   family. She  shared how social media   contributes to  anxiety.  If  a  teen looks at  social media and realizes  that  they  were not invited to an  event  they may feel anxious.  It is  important to listen and  not be judgmental.    When you are  non judgmental the teen  feels more free to  be open and honest   about   what is bothering them. The book also addresses   the  factors in the church that  cause  anxiety. Teens may also  feel pressured to  perform and  it is not easy to meet  others expectations. She  also addresses  how  different parenting styles can  make a teen anxious.  This  book is  very helpful and practical with good  Christian input.   I  appreciate the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.  I am not obligated to  give a positive  review. 

May it Be So 40 days with the Lord's prayer by Justin McRoberts  This Bible study guide takes the Lord's prayer to a more personal level. The prayer is broken down in phrases and has pictures to go with the sections. It is easy to read and allows for a shorter devotional for busy people. The images make the prayer more personal. The devotional is well written and is another possible devotional for the Lord's prayer. I was given this book to read and review by the publisher. I am not obligated to give a positive review. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

Overcomer is by Chris Fabry. It is an inspirational story based on the movie produced by Alex and Stephen Kendrick. John Harrison is a coach at his high school . He currently was coaching basketball and was asked by the principal to coach cross country. A large manufacturing plant got shut down because many families left their town. Amy is a new student in the school. She decides to run cross country. She is the only person on the team. The pr incipal is very supportive and encouraging of Amy being on the team even though she is the only person on the team. Amy is very motivated to increasing her times every time she runs. John and his wife Amy view coaching as a good opportunity to mentor Amy. The book is very inspiring and shows how Amy grows and changes . This book shows the importance of having a good identity in Christ and knowing who you are as a person. This book has been made into a movie. There is also a Bible study to go with the book. The Bible study gives the opportunity to