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 […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: I Trust Yo..

Posted July 25, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: I Trust You, Lord (Matthew 6:26 NIV)

Hope-filled Sunday!    Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.     Trust. Such a small word that is anything but a small concept. And it’s one that doesn’t always come easy to me. Even on the days when I’m having a flare-up, I’m hesitant to ask for help … from loved ones, friends, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: You’..

Posted July 18, 2021 by Leslie in Words of Hope / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: You’re Being Transformed (Romans 12:2)

Hope-filled Sunday!      Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.   I remember learning in elementary school about metamorphosis and how the not-so-lovely caterpillars become beautiful butterflies. It’s hard to imagine that something so beautiful came from something so ordinary. The same transformation is true of my life, as well as yours. As […]

“Amish Country Threats&#..

Posted July 16, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie, Uncategorized / 6 Comments
“Amish Country Threats” by Dana R. Lynn … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.    About the book…   Her brother was murdered. Will she be next? While searching for proof that her brother’s death was no accident, Lilah Schwartz is almost killed by a sniper in her Amish community. Hiding in […]

“Dear Sister” by G..

Posted July 13, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“Dear Sister” by Gisela Yohannan … and a free download!

My review… 3.5 stars This is an encouraging and inspirational collection of letters to offer believers hope in a world that doesn’t always inspire hope. She includes Bible verses to reinforce her words which are designed to encourage others in their calling and to remind them they’re not alone. The author has worked with Gospel […]