Book Review: Sisters in Christ: Defeat the Enemy One Powerful Prayer At a Time (JESUS in the EVERYDAY) by Cheri Swalwell

  

 

Sisters In Christ by Cheri Swalwell

Book starts out with a dedication page then a note from the author about SIC Society

Table of contents is enclosed.

Introduction talks about how the author became a Sister In Christ.

Chapters start out with a title and the theme for that chapter, and the author's story.

Segments also include: What does the Bible say, Real Life, Takeaway for Today,  Prayer to Abba and Your turn where the Q&A and discussions questions are listed.

Like this format throughout the book because I like order and being uniform.

What I learned from this book is a lot-Love how the author takes a thought and relates how it directly effects her and her family and how SIC's can help one another even from different backgrounds and at a different place in their lives.

Like the sections about the Bible-they make the passage come to life, in real life terms.

Even Covid19 is mentioned several times as it relates to some discussions.

Love the part about the Brothers in Christ-that was a surprise to read about, Love Indians and their traditions and customs.

Book is so down to earth and easy to put into your own life situations.

Listened intently to this book as I baked by hand so noise of mixer wouldn't take over what I was hearing and I felt a peace, calm and no upheaval.

Like the conclusion and how to reach out to others. Ends with contact the author and bio of the author.

Love how the author opens up in many cases and I recall going through several in my lifetime as well.

  Also there are questions to ask yourself if the topic is revelent to you, and the 'takeaway' for the section is also super helpful summarizing the whole section.

Author makes this book so easy to follow along and how you can pick out the moments in your own life where the Holy Ghost was actually right there with you the whole time.

Such a blessing to be able to read and review this book. Contents will stick with me for a long time.

Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion. 

Book Review: Holy Spirit Anointing: Your Weapon to Walk in Victory by Cheri Swalwell

  

 

Holy Spirit Anointing: Your Weapon to Walk in Victory by Cheri Swalwell 

Love this story because growing up Catholic and then attending Catholic schools we were taught about the Holy Ghost, God and Jesus. Never knoew how others saw it as Uncle Clyde.  When I hear the word ghost I usually see it as an alien. When I know it's about religion I do not see it as an alien but a most treasured high God status.

Love the stories how the author put herself out there and tells you how she overcame so much and still fighting the good battle of her other fears. So very personal and touching, emotional and hits home with me.

Love how she reaches out to others who are very close to her to prayer with her as she is there for them as well. 

So many struggles and sadness at times but she continues on to realize her fears and weaknesses and prays about how to overcome them and she has!

Read a different book tonight and it talked how the man had dropped to the floor and he had his father and dead brother speaking to him, like the Holy Ghost. Couldn't believe it said that exactly in the book. so cool to have this connection while reading, to know he's always there for you. And now I know so much more about the Holy Ghost when I pray that I never knew before. Something just so simple.

Can't wait to read more from this author, she gets right to the point, in easy fashion and style.

 

Book Review: The Diner by Joanne DeMaio

   

The Diner by Joanne DeMaio 

In this story we find Shane and he's back to Maine for work. He hates the pull of Stony Point, CT and what's there for him.

He gets some surprises when he returns for the day and then the phone call about the CT group. People almost died and he wasn't there to help them.

Back at Stony Point Jason walks into the diner after hours and finds a robber holding a gun to Kyle's face. He takes matters into his own hands stating the rest of the guys will be there soon to play cards. 

They are able to escape harm but it eats at their brains the whole week and then some.

Love how they find solace in others and how they are able to just let it all go.

So emotional and touching as things are happening. Jason has an out of body experience and he can't explain it to anybody but Shane.

Love how the group will be celebrating in the next book.

Love the beach scene and all that comes with it Love catching up with the others and Cliff's son is new to the series. Lots of mysteries, secrets and there's a lot more to come.

Love this series and can't wait to read more.

 

Feb 26 Unplanned by Mary Sue Jackson

  

 

Unplanned by Mary Sue Jackson

In this story we find Caitlin has returned to Poplar and she's sitting at a bar after the bridal shower. A man wants her attention but Brian a long lost love steps in and guides him out of the building, saving her. They realize they know one another and will spend time finding out what each have been up to since college days.  Adult situations. 

Love that she wants to return to TX where she and her friend will be getting a tattoo shop and she will have a job then.  Problem is she is staying in town for a bit til she earns some money to get the shop going. Her ex stole all her money and she won't tell the police yet. 

She ends up at Brian's house because she won't go to her parents. They get along just fine each going their own day every day. She meets others in town and they take her for a horse ride where they end up in a flowered field. She loves it and starts taking phoots that she knows she will use in her paintings and tattoo designs.

Brian is so busy with permits and the rodeo is coming to town and his new found brother will be retiring after the show from the rodeo.

Love how most everyone is there to help one another. Some like her parents shun her verbally in public. Brian's mother will throw a celebration for them.

So many twists and turns and she doesn't want to hold Brian back from his devotion to the town. She also wants her tattoo shop......

Love how it all comes together and she wishes her brother was able to be around because he was the lucky one to get away from their parents....

Can't wait to read more form this another. Love the whole series.

Received this review copy from the author via Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

 

Feb 24 The Rodeo Cowboy’s Redemption: A friends-to-lovers cowboy romance (The Miles of Montana Book 3) by Kyra Jacobs

  

 

The Rodeo Cowboy’s Redemption: A friends-to-lovers cowboy romance (The Miles of Montana Book 3) by Kyra Jacobs

This story starts out with Norah and she's a designer and is having the cabins redone. She didn't tell the family but she's won a spot in the renovations to be in the BigSky magazine. This will help her work step up a lot.

She is going to work with Donovon but he gets injured and sends his son to take over.  Rhett's done with the rodeo and is considering on doing repairs for his dads company.  He has to work with Norah  and they once had a history. The past comes to light: he had left a letter for her in her truck. She never got it and he never tells her what he had written. They do pick up where they left off but then Rhett  is told to leave and his dad had packed his bags.

She has no clue as to where he went, his cousins in another state maybe.... Like how this ends, didn't see it ending as such, So unpredictable. Love family interjections. Funny at times.

Lot going on but easy to keep track of it all.

Received this review copy from Tule Publishing via BookSprout and this is my honest opinion. 

Book Review: Corsican Christmas caper a holiday story by dave bartell

 

Corsican Christmas caper a holiday story  by dave bartell

This story starts out as a screenplay with acts. Love the setting of the holidays and the family is putting everything they have into th mix for the big party. The food, fashion, decorations and a special events, an unveiling.

Problem is the item has been borrowed when it was unveiled and now they have to track down who took it and put it  back.  Love the strategy and how they solve the riddles at every clue they find along the way. Sounded so simple to divide into groups and each group to a room.

Short story but well worth the read.

 

Book review: The Organ Broker by Stu Strumwasser

  

 

The Organ Broker by Stu Strumwasser

Didn't think I'd enjoy this story as much as I did.l

Starts with NY Jack who is an organ broker. The story starts with his caree and we learn all about the other side of things. SO very realistic it sounds like today's world. Very detailed descriptions you can see the scene in front of you.

Lots of travel that was fascinating to me and hearing about situations why they were there was another story in itself.   I can picture my relatives who work in the OR being involved in the organs and who gets what.  Some are young kids that he makes a deal with them so he can make a profit  by selling to the billionaires that can afford them. Like hearing about his connection to a client that he has personal ties to.  Like hearing the realization of relationships over the years and how it really effects him.

Emotiona and  thought provoking