Tuesday Tip: You Don’t H..

Posted November 28, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: You Don’t Have to be Strong All the Time

Tuesday Tip       Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s hard for many people, including myself, to remember:   Being honest about your struggles can be scary. It’s often easier to hide them and say that everything is fine. But, you know what? It’s totally okay to admit that everything is not fine. It’s okay to […]

“What a Wave Must BeR..

Posted November 17, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“What a Wave Must Be” by Angela Hunt … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book…   From master storyteller Angela Hunt, a powerful story of a family’s journey toward healing and hope after an unimaginable loss. Seventeen-year-old Maddie is left reeling after the unexpected passing of […]

Tuesday Tip: Find a Hobby You ..

Posted November 14, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Find a Hobby You Can Do

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: Find a hobby you can do and enjoy doing!   Hobbies are one positive, and distracting, outlet. Thankfully, there are many to choose from. In many cases, people (myself included!) may be hesitant to try something new. However, you never know what […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted November 10, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Learning to Slow Down

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness tip is one that’s very much a work in progress for me:   I don’t know about you, but I struggle with this. It’s hard for me to admit that there are things I can’t, or perhaps shouldn’t, do. I […]

November 2023 New Releases

Posted November 1, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 2 Comments
November 2023 New Releases

Are you looking for some great new books to add to your TBR pile? Check out this list of November 2023 new releases!     More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website   Contemporary Romance: 12 Days of Mandy Reno by Regina Rudd Merrick — Law student Amanda Reno is stuck […]

Tuesday Tip: Find Joy in the S..

Posted October 31, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Find Joy in the Small Things

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: Find joy in the small things!   There are so many things vying for our attention on a daily basis. Some good. Some bad. Some overwhelming. Some underwhelming. Sometimes we want a pause or reset button. Those negative moments often threaten to […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted October 27, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Don’t believe the lies

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness tip is one that’s important for everyone to remember: Don’t believe the lies!   And when you live with chronic pain and illness, the enemy uses your own body to try and convince you that his lies are truths. For […]

“Until Then” by Ci..

Posted October 20, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 10 Comments
“Until Then” by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book… Until then may I use my time as you desire . . . In 1985, Old Order Amish couple Celeste and Vin Lantz have been married for six years. Vin is a […]

Tuesday Tip: You Are Enough Ju..

Posted October 17, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: You Are Enough Just As You Are!

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: You are enough just as you are!   No matter what you might “accomplish” today, you are enough, just as you are! Even if your to-do list isn’t complete, you are enough. You are worthy. You don’t need to prove yourself to […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted October 13, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Knowing Your Pharmacist’s Name and Number by Heart

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness reminder is one that many people, particularly those with chronic pain and illness, will be able to relate to:   I don’t know about you, but I love my pharmacist! Good thing, as I see her on a regular basis. […]