Hope-Filled Sunday: You Can Fl..

Posted August 29, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain, Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You Can Flourish Instead of Fear

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     This is a powerful verse. And it’s a reminder that you can flourish instead of fear! In Deuteronomy, God challenged the Israelites, His beloved people, to be strong and courageous. And life with chronic pain and illness certainly takes a lot […]

“The Walnut Creek Wish&#..

Posted August 27, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“The Walnut Creek Wish” by Wanda E. Brunstetter … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.    About the book… Welcome to Walnut Creek, Ohio, where Orley and Lois Troyer own an antique store they call “Memory Keepers.” Though knowledgeable in antiques and their repair, their real talent is in mentoring folks who are hurting […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Worship th..

Posted August 22, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Worship the Lord

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Life is hard. Ask anyone, and I doubt they’d disagree. And sometimes, you just don’t feel like doing certain things, such as cleaning, going to work, or a host of other things. On occasion, it can even include not feeling like […]

“The Bookseller’s ..

Posted August 17, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“The Bookseller’s Secret” by Michelle Gable

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!      The Bookseller’s Secret : A Novel of Nancy Mitford and WWII  Michelle Gable On Sale Date: August 17, 2021 9781525806469 Trade Paperback $16.99 USD 400 pages   About the book… From New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable comes a dual-narrative set at the famed Heywood Hill Bookshop in […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: You Belong..

Posted August 15, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You Belong (Romans 8:17)

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Everyone wants to feel that they belong—to be part of a group and be accepted. Yet, sadly, we all experience situations when that’s not the case.   For many, that time may have been during their teen years, where feeling awkward […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Cry Out to..

Posted August 8, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Cry Out to Jesus (Psalm 3:4)

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   Over the years, I’ve cried out to the Lord on a number of occasions. When I’m in pain. During anxious or fearful times. In the moments when I’m not sure what else to do or where else to turn, I cry out […]

Product Recommendations: Laure..

Posted August 6, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Product Recommendations: Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets, Grabber Reacher Tool, and Polar Products Cooling Vest

Product Recommendations Life with chronic pain and illness is challenging. At times, it’s difficult to do basic, daily tasks.  Once or twice a month, I’ll be posting on my social media sites about some products, apps, videos, etc. that I’ve come across and found to be helpful. Some of you may find them beneficial, too, […]

“Breach of Honor” ..

Posted August 3, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 14 Comments
“Breach of Honor” by Janice Cantore … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.    About the book… As a police officer in Table Rock, Oregon, Leah Radcliff puts her life on the line to help others every day. But at home, Leah’s battling her own personal nightmare: Brad, her abusive husband, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Why, God? ..

Posted August 1, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Why, God? (Judges 6:13)

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     “Why, God?” This is a question I’ve certainly asked on more than one occasion. I’ve lived with chronic pain and illness for over half of my life. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time questioning God. And after this […]

“Lethal Cover-Up” ..

Posted July 30, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“Lethal Cover-Up” by Darlene L. Turner (and an Instagram giveaway opportunity!)

Welcome to Friday Reads!     You can enter the JustRead Tours giveaway for this book on Instagram. The winner will receive a print copy of Border Breach and $25 Amazon gift card. (US & Canada only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Neither Instagram nor this blog is affiliated with or responsible for this […]