Tag Archives: Relationships

A Family Shaped by Grace

Morland hooks the reader in the beginning with his conversational tone and spirit of humility. His tools—ranging from overcoming Prayer Warrior Syndrome to dealing with the hardest-to-get-along family members—give his audience realistic ways to handle frustrating family situations.

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The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck

Reviewed by: Diane Ash, retired teacher and current librarian of the Federated Church, Sandwich, IL   Introduction Title: The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck Author: Bethany Turner Publisher: Revell Publication Date: 2017 Format: Paperback print book Length: 294 pages OVERVIEW Sarah Hollenbeck is a divorced writer of bestselling steamy romance novels until she becomes best friends with someone who introduces her to […]

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The Promise of Jesse Woods

Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, ECLA co-president and long time book discussion leader Introduction Title: The promise of Jesse Woods Author: Chris Fabry Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Publication Date: 2016 Format: Paperback Length: 432 pages OVERVIEW Chris Fabry has created a compelling coming of age story, set both in 1972 and 1984. When Matt Plumley hears of his childhood […]

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The Undoing of Saint Silvanus

Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, ECLA co-president and long time book discussion leader Introduction Title: The undoing of Saint Silvanus Author: Beth Moore Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Publication Date: September 20, 2016 Format: Hardcover Length: 481 pages OVERVIEW Beth Moore, noted author of devotionals, has done a marvelous job on her attempt at writing fiction, even being nominated for […]

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