Traces of Guilt by Dee Henderson is the first book in her new series, An Evie Blackwell Cold Case, and it is an excellent read for your summer vacation. Evie Blackwell is a skilled Illinois police detective, who has been recruited to join a special task force to clean up cold cases across the state. While… Continue reading A Cold Case for a Hot Summer – Book Review
Author: Katie Cruice Smith, Author
First of all, I am a child of God. I was blessed to come to know Him as my personal Savior when I was just 5 years old! All I ever wanted was to become a writer and a mom, and God has granted me "my petition that I asked of Him." I became a mom through adoption to a beautiful daughter, Hannah, who is teaching me how to mother in God's grace; a handsome boy, Ephraim, who keeps us all laughing; and bossy, sweet-natured Harmony, who is never boring! I stepped into the rocky world of fostering as well but have had to step back and focus on the children God has given me to raise right now. As the marketing assistant for our adoption attorney, I have had the opportunity to see all sides of the triad and work hand in hand with many adoption specialist, adoptive/foster families, and even biological families. Follow along and let's enjoy this unique parenting journey together!
Book Review of The Midwife’s Dilemma
I recently finished the final book in the At Home in Trinity series by Delia Parr and was not overly impressed by the ending of the story. Martha Cade is the midwife in the town of Trinity, but her calling seems to make her lose sight of her friends and family. She often comes across… Continue reading Book Review of The Midwife’s Dilemma
Birth Day Memories
Eight years ago, a tiny little pink bundle was born - but not to me. I loved her, prayed for her, longed for her, but I hadn't met her - yet. I had a nursery all set up for her - green walls with classic Winnie the Pooh bedding, a brand new rocking chair, a… Continue reading Birth Day Memories
This is the Day!
This is the day that death was conquered. This is the day that death lost its sting. This is the day that hope was born. This is the day that Love won. "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Ps. 118:24). Today is NOT bunnies hiding eggs.… Continue reading This is the Day!
Dressed for Death: A Book Review
Dressed for Death by Julianna Deering is the fourth book in the Drew Farthering Mystery series. This mystery novel was definitely a fun read and reminded me of a Christian version of Sherlock Holmes. Drew and Madeline Farthering are happily married and traveling the world on their honeymoon. As part of their travels, they have planned to… Continue reading Dressed for Death: A Book Review
The Darkest Day the World Has Ever Known
"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour" (Matt. 27:45). Today is Good Friday - good because we know why the events that transpired on this memorable day 2,000 years ago were so wonderful, so amazing, so prophecy-fulfilling that we would solemnly remember those dark hours for… Continue reading The Darkest Day the World Has Ever Known
It’s Time to Fight
It's been a pretty difficult week. The attacks on Brussels shocked the world, while here in my hometown, we have been reeling from the shooting death of a beloved law enforcement officer, father to two and a third one on the way. Where are we going wrong? Are we even able to be shocked by… Continue reading It’s Time to Fight
It’s Who I Am
It had been an especially trying week. There was the pouring hand soap all over the head incident. Then the next day one of the kids got into my makeup. Then I had to call poison control because she bit the tip off a pencil. And all of that happened to just one of my… Continue reading It’s Who I Am
Risen Book a Flop on Paper
Risen by Angela Hunt was a big disappointment, in my opinion! I am typically a bit critical when Hollywood tries to portray anything from the Bible, but I didn't realize this book was connected to the movie until after I received it for review. Angela Hunt has done an excellent job in the past of portraying… Continue reading Risen Book a Flop on Paper
A Novella Review
This was an interesting collection of four short stories about proposals, and they provided a nice, light reading. The first story, "The Husband Maneuver," by Karen Witemeyer was probably my least favorite of the four. In this story, set in Texas in 1892, the ranch owner's daughter is in love with the ranch hand. Throughout… Continue reading A Novella Review
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