“Phooey Kerflooey vs the..

Posted August 28, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 6 Comments
“Phooey Kerflooey vs the Wonderful Wallow” by Kristen Joy Wilks … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   Enter to win a print copy of Phooey Kerflooey vs the Wonderful Wallow by Kristen Joy Wilks, courtesy of the author, by using the Gleam link at the bottom of the post. (US ONLY!)  (Contest ends September 4, 2026) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information […]

Tuesday Tip: You Are Not A Dif..

Posted August 25, 2026 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: You Are Not A Difficult Patient

Tuesday Tip     For  today’s Tuesday Tip, I wanted to share this important reminder: You are not a difficult patient!   When you live with chronic pain and illness, you will face a number of obstacles, within your own body and with others, including those in the medical profession. They may make you feel […]

The Heiress and the Woodsman b..

Posted August 14, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 4 Comments
The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Hill Suntz … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   There’s a giveaway for a print copy of The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Hill Suntz, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Gleam link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends August 21, 2026.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted August 7, 2026 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Knowing Some Ironic Truths

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Life with chronic pain and illness is a struggle, but it’s also full of ironies. For instance: You look fine, but you know you’re anything but fine. You need to rest, but you resist resting because it makes you look like you’re not trying hard enough. You want […]

Tuesday Tip: We Are Extremely ..

Posted July 28, 2026 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: We Are Extremely Adaptable

Tuesday Tip     For  today’s Tuesday Tip, I wanted to share this reminder. I certainly never grew up expecting to live a life of chronic pain and illness. I’m sure you didn’t either. Chronic pain and illness has certainly changed the way that I do things, as well as the way that I view […]

“From Sea to Shining Sea..

Posted July 24, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“From Sea to Shining Sea” by H. Eugene Frame and Marsha Frame with John Christopher Frame

Welcome to Friday Reads!       This devotional book is a quick read that features personal stories based on the authors’ visits to each of the 50 states. The devotions follow a similar format: the message/story, reflection, a Bible verse and passage to read, and a prayer. Each devotion is quite short, so reading […]

“The Light of Stars̶..

Posted July 17, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 12 Comments
“The Light of Stars” by Jenelle Hovde … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   There’s a giveaway for a print copy of The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends July 31, 2026.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to […]

July 2026 New Releases

Posted July 1, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
July 2026 New Releases

Are you looking for some great new books to add to your TBR pile? Check out this list of July 2026 new releases! July 2026 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website     Contemporary Romance: New Beginnings in Shady Springs by Sarah Anne Crouch — When the storm passes, […]

“Twenty Something Else&#..

Posted June 5, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 6 Comments
“Twenty Something Else” by Stephanie Mack … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     There’s a giveaway for a print copy of Twenty Something Else by Stephanie Mack, courtesy of the publisher. (US ONLY!) Enter by using the Gleam link at the bottom of the post. (Contest ends June 12, 2026.) If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to […]

He Calls You By Name: A Person..

Posted May 29, 2026 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
He Calls You By Name: A Personal, Name-Woven Devotional (review)

He Calls You By Name: A Personal, Name-Woven Devotional Review   I love devotional  books, so I was really excited to review this one. It has such a personal, unique twist, and I can’t wait to tell you about!   What makes this so unique is that your name is woven throughout each Bible verse. […]