"Same Life, New Story," by Jan Silvious

Have you ever used the "what if" scenario? Ever wondered how God can make good come from a situation? Feel you need more power to bounce back from a painful experience? Do you want to make a positive difference with your life? If you said yes to one or all of these questions, this book will be a blessing to you.

"Same Life, New Story", by author Jan Silvious, has taught me much about ten special women in the Bible and how their life experiences can relate to my own life today. I love how Jan has equipped me with tools to see the choices I make in a new and refreshing light. Be reminded that God is always in control and YOU CAN have a fresh start.

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Voices of the Faithful (Book 2), compiled by Kim P. Davis & created by Beth Moore

Voices of the Faithful is the second installment in a series of devotionals created by Beth Moore and compiled by Kim P. Davis. Each day brings you real stories from missionaries themselves. I can't think of a better way to quiet my heart and put each day's tasks into perspective than to step into the life of a brother in Christ who is serving somewhere around the globe. Each month's devotionals carry a different topic and each day's story ends with a prayer. It's my hope that each reader will say the prayer both for themselves as well as for the faithful serving overseas.

As a person who has had the privilege to serve in overseas ministries, I was profoundly excited to read a book completely dedicated to such causes. Each page in this book will open your eyes to the miracles that God can orchestrate if we just follow His calling and let Him take care of the details. If you like reading non-fiction books, then Voices of the Faithful is a must read.




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Faithful by Kim Cash Tate

Faithful, a novel by Kim Cash Tate, takes you through the joys and struggles of three special friends. Cydney, Dana and Phyllis are strong women of God who encourage and walk through life together. As trials and difficulties hit, they each learn deep lessons in faithfulness - to each other, and most importantly, to God.

The cover of the book lead me to believe it would be all romance and lovey-dovey relationships, but I was relieved to discover the storylines went much deeper and beyond the typical romance novel.

I don't often read fiction, and this was my first time reading a novel by Kim Cash Tate. I was pleasantly surprised as each page drew my attention. The author did a fantastic job of bringing each character to life. As I got to know each one, I felt I could relate to different characteristics in each of them. I loved them and wished I could be the fourth member of their tight-knit friendship!

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Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado

Outlive Your Life is another job well done by Max Lucado! Don't we all want to live a life that will have made a difference? Wouldn't we all want our actions today to continue to bless those living years from now? The awesome God who made us is able to use us in awesome ways - let's do it!

This was one of those books that I read with a highlighter in my hand. The margins are now filled with notes. Several encouraging quotes are now on post-it notes around my house. Outlive Your Life will leave you challenged and inspired to head out into your world and do big things!



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The Boy Who Changed the World by Andy Andrews

Based on The Butterfly Effect, Andy Andrews brings the same inspiring message to life for children with The Boy Who Changed the World. How wonderful for a child to 'get' the truth and challenge this book offers at a young age! We're each unique and special. We each can be used to make a difference. Even our smallest actions can change the world and start a ripple effect that will continue throughout history.

The illustrations in this book are bright and eyecatching. The storyline flows along in a fun way. Each turn of the page will keep both young and old intrigued.

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The Butterfly Effect by Andy Andrews

The Butterfly Effect

How Your Life Matters

by Andy Andrews

What a delightful book to grace your table top! The pages of this book are not only pleasing to the eye, but touching to the heart. Andy Andrews proclaims through this book that your life is unique and special and what you do with it can have rippling effects throughout time. Think about some of the great names in history. Have you ever stopped to wonder about the people in their lives that helped them reach their success - names we've never heard. How often do we think twice about the little decisions we make or short interactions we have with people? God can use us in those small moments to make a huge impact in our world! Andrews is a gifted storyteller and with this book he'll leave you challenged and inspired.

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Third Time's A Charm

Remember this day? It was a good one - a hike with dear friends to the top of Preikestolen, one of Norway's most famous fjords.

In less than forty-eight hours, I'll be Norway-bound once again.

First, I'm going to stop by the Kiwi Mini-Pris and stock up on some Nugatti.



And I'll get to see Kiwi-Santa & Papa Norway.



And wear hats and scarves and mittens and enjoy views like this.



And see my beautiful friends get married.




And take photos with funny signs.



And ride the funicular to the top of Floyen.



And navigate a ferry ride through fjord-land, traveling up the coast, all by myself!



It's been a fabulous nine months in North America, but my passport needs dusted off. Keep it real, Music City. I'll be back.

*PS - You've probably heard of the recent scare on a flight from the States to Amsterdam. I have a quick layover in Amsterdam, so please pray that any extra security measures I'll need to pass through won't affect my travel plans.