“The Woman with the Blue..

Posted May 11, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“The Woman with the Blue Star” by Pam Jenoff

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday! About the book…   The Woman with the Blue Star Pam Jenoff On Sale Date: May 4, 2021 9780778389385, 0778389383 Trade Paperback $17.99 USD, $22.99 CAD Fiction / Historical / Jewish 336 pages   From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris comes a riveting tale of courage and unlikely […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Psalm 56:3..

Posted May 9, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Psalm 56:3 – Facing Fear and Trusting God

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” What a powerful truth. And in my case, it’s a much needed reminder. For many, fears and anxieties have been at a heightened level over the past year (and for me, […]

“When God Says ‘No..

Posted May 7, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 2 Comments
“When God Says ‘No'” by Elizabeth Laing Thompson … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for When God Says “No” by Elizabeth Laing Thompson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: When God Says “No”: Facing Disappointment and Denial without Losing Heart, Losing Hope, or Losing Your Head Author: Elizabeth Laing Thompson Publisher: Shiloh Run Press Release Date: May 1, 2021 Genre: Christian […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: John 8:36 ..

Posted May 2, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 8 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: John 8:36 – God Can Set Us Free

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   John 8:36 talks about freedom. Yet many people today are prisoners, and they don’t even realize it. That prison is often not in the most literal sense. Instead, they’re held captive by their own thoughts. And when you live with chronic pain and […]

“The Last Bookshop in Lo..

Posted April 27, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“The Last Bookshop in London” by Madeline Martin

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!   The Last Bookshop in London Madeline Martin On Sale Date: April 6, 2021 9781335284808, 133528480X Trade Paperback $16.99 USD, $21.99 CAD Fiction / Historical / WWII 320 pages   About the Book… Inspired by the true World War II history of the only bookshop to survive the Blitz, a sweeping […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Fight the ..

Posted April 25, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Fight the Good Fight

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Athletes train for years to participate in marathons. They know what to expect going into a race. There are other marathons in life that aren’t as clear cut. Life with chronic pain and illness is a marathon in itself. It, too […]

“Cliffhanger” by M..

Posted April 23, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 4 Comments
“Cliffhanger” by Michael R. French … and a GIVEAWAY!

  You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the bottom of this post.  If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.   In 2030, viruses, spy drones, terrorism, and joblessness have eroded American optimism. People want something to believe in. As demonstrated in a Midwest high school election, politics have taken on […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: God’..

Posted April 18, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: God’s Love Endures Forever

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Humans are imperfect beings. And life doesn’t always turn out the way we expect it to. I’m sure no one asks to live with chronic pain and illness. Thankfully our imperfections don’t matter to the Lord. He’s fully aware of them, […]

“The Sweet Fluff” ..

Posted April 13, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“The Sweet Fluff” by Lindsey Bonnice … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.    Being a source of encouragement to those around you. By Lindsey Bonnice Boy, has it been a wild year! With so many ups and downs, and so many unknowns, I’m sure we have all have felt discouraged from […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: God is You..

Posted April 11, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: God is Your Sure Foundation

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.       Life with chronic pain is filled with ups and downs … almost like an unwanted amusement park ride. I’m not a fan of those rides, and I’m even less fond of daily life feeling like I’m stuck on one of […]