In This Moment by Karen Kingsbury

Karen Kingsbury just feels like home to me. Her books are reliably well written and guaranteed to be inspiring and memorable. In This Moment is definitely one to remember! This book deals with a very important subject in our world today: freedom of religion. When Principal Quinn starts a Bible study group at his school, he is taking a big chance because not everybody shares his same view on religion. However, Principal Quinn decides to trust God and go for it in order to win lives for Christ and help his students to triumph over the struggles they deal with daily. But when one of the parents decides to sue Principal Quinn, he must stand strong and prove to everyone that his Bible Study group is changing lives and it's all part of God's greater plan. And with Luke Baxter as Principal Quinn's lawyer, justice has a great chance of being served.

It is always great to read another book about The Baxter family. As Karen Kingsbury says, the Baxters are her readers' family as well. The character development is wonderful and each person in the story feels like a real life friend. I also loved that Aspyn from the Angels Walking Series made an appearance in this book!

This book is a gem as are all of Karen's books. You never have to worry about being disappointed or let down after reading one of her books. You are guaranteed to walk away refreshed and closer to Christ.

Thank you to netgalley and Shelf Awareness for the advance copies of this book!

A Broken Kind of Beautiful by Katie Ganshert

This work of art by Katie Ganshert will bring you to tears. Katie has a true talent to touch the hearts of her readers while bringing God's Word to their lives. A Broken Kind of Beautiful is not just a love story between a man and a woman. It's a love story between God and His children. It's a story of finding beauty in our brokenness and finding forgiveness in the midst of our suffering and heartbreak. We all deserve a chance to be loved and the good news is that we are all loved by our Father in heaven.

File this book under "Favorites" and read it over and over again!

Thank you to WaterBrook for the chance to review this wonderful book!

Phoebe's Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Phoebe's Light is the first book in the Nantucket Legacy series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. This book takes place in the 17th century with 16th century flashbacks from Mary Coffin's journal. Young Phoebe Starbuck, Mary's great-granddaughter, enters into a hasty marriage with the prestigious Captain Phineas Foulger against her father's wishes. Phoebe soon finds herself to sea with the captain and he is not at all what she expected him to be. Sea life is dreadful and Phoebe finds herself extremely ill from the tossing of the choppy waters. Luckily, she has an unexpected ally on the ship: Matthew Macy the barrel maker. Surprises are around every corner in this book and things are not always what they seem.

I really enjoyed this glimpse into Quaker life from Suzanne Woods Fisher. This book was inspired by real life characters and events which makes it even more interesting. The cover is beautiful and so are the words within. I am not always a fan of variations in time periods, but I thought this book flowed well from one time period to the next. I am really excited that I have the next book in this series in my TBR pile and I can't wait to dive in! Thanks so much to Revell for the opportunity to review this book! These opinions are all my own.

The Girls' Guide to Conquering Life by Erica and Jonathan Catherman

The Girls' Guide to Conquering Life is a book of practical life advice for girls and young women. The book touches on a wide variety of subjects. Some of the topics made me giggle(How to Open the Door for Another Person.) And some of the topics actually taught me a thing or two(How to Fix a Small Hole in the Wall.) This book is chock full of information from recipes to sports tips to dating tips and more. This handy guidebook is great for girls who don't have a mentor to look up to and learn from. It's also a great book to help women and girls gain more independence. I will be passing this one on to my teenaged niece! I believe she can gather some great advice and information from this useful book. Thank you so much to Revell for the opportunity to review this book.

12 Faithful Men by Collin Hansen and Jeff Robinson, EDS.

Becoming a Christian doesn't mean that all of our suffering will disappear. The Bible says that we will experience suffering, but the good news is that God will never leave us or forsake us. Suffering is the common theme found in the lives of all the important men that are featured in this inspiring book. However, these men used their trials for good and as a result, they all have incredible testimonies that touch the lives of others. I had heard of several of the men in this book such as Charles Spurgeon, the disciple Paul, and John Calvin, but others such as Wang Ming-Dao and Janani Luwum were new to me. The 12 men in this book were all pastors and spent their lives reaching souls for Christ. Some of them experienced illness, loss, imprisonment, and untimely death. Their stories are an inspiration to the world. Without these men and their work for Christ, where would we be? I really enjoyed reading about these special leaders and I learned so much about them. I know when they entered the gates of heaven, God said to them, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" Thank you so much to BakerBooks for the chance to review this book!

As the Tide Comes In by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall

This book has it all: humor, love, sadness, and most of all, inspiration. Tara has struggled through life as a foster child and she finally finds her place in the world as she takes over as guardian for her younger brothers. When tragedy strikes, Tara's world is turned upside down and she questions God's plan. Tara finds refuge in an Island town in Georgia and in a unique group of women named the Glynn Girls. The Glynn Girls and their kind-hearted son Gavin make it their mission to help Tara find answers about her past and deal with the grief that is taking over her life.

The flow of this book was great as the story completely comes full circle by the last pages. Readers will experience an array of emotions as they peruse the pages. The comic relief of the Glynn Girls really lightens up the tragic part of this book and provides an excellent variation to the story. This is an inspiring read for those who are experiencing loss or grief in their lives. There are many helpful tidbits and attempts to answer questions for people who may be struggling to come to terms with bad things that happen in a broken world. I enjoyed this book and am thankful to have received an advance copy as a member of Cindy Woodsmall's launch team.

The Healthy Living Handbook by Laura Harris Smith

The Healthy Living Handbook was not at all what I expected. I was expecting a diet book with tips for healthy eating, but it actually contained a lot more than that. This book is divided into three sections: healthy living for the spirit, mind, and body. Each section has ten chapters with tips for better health in these particular areas. There is also a section for reflection and prayer at the end of each chapter.

I am on the fence about this book. I didn't agree with all of the information I read and I honestly felt like the author was very extreme in some situations and I received a judgmental vibe while reading some of this material. I am very conservative so when it comes to speaking in tongues and changing the way I pray, I'm not too comfortable with all that. However, I did like the overall reason the book was written which is to promote a healthier lifestyle. I also liked the sections that gave practical advice for choosing healthier foods, staying hydrated, and getting more rest. The author is obviously very driven and motivated and has a unique lifestyle.

Thank you very much to Chosen for the chance to review this book!