The Bible Companion. Book 6

 

About the Book

Book: The Bible Companion Book 6 Psalms

Author: Karen Westbrook Moderow

Genre: Bible Study

Can you tell God how you feel? The Bible Companion Book 6 helps you approach God with both honesty and respect. A simple one-chapter-a-day format lets you engage with Scriptures without the pressure of schedules, homework, or heavy reading loads. Short daily readings and thought-provoking questions connect your story to God’s Word. For personal and group study.

In the Books of Wisdom (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs), God speaks to us in poetry—the language of the heart. In Psalms we mourn, celebrate, and worship with people who run to God in the best and worst seasons of life. Their experiences give us hope. If you feel alone, if you are hurting, if you need grace, join the psalmists who find forgiveness and strength in God's presence.

Excerpt 7 from the Book:

To pray. We pray the psalms to Jesus but also think of them as prayers of Jesus. He quoted Psalm 22:1 on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). Like Jesus, we can freely express our emotions to the Lord. Offering them as a prayer makes them an act of worship. 

To align our will with God’s. The phrase “I will,” repeated often in the Psalms, reminds us that obedience is a choice. 

To enter into God’s presence. The psalms assure us that the Lord is near in every season and every circumstance of our lives. “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there” (Ps. 139:7–8). Our cries and praises usher us into God’s presence. 

To stir up hope for the coming reign of Christ. The psalms continually point to a future day when all will be made right. God will rule, and we will rule with Him.

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About the Author

KAREN WESTBROOK MODEROW is a Bible teacher and author who

brings a storyteller’s perspective to Scripture. She holds master’s degrees in

theology and creative writing and loves introducing others to Jesus through the

stories told in God’s Word. 

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Book 5- A Season of Confessions

Difficult decisions are made in Book 5 of the Legacy of Faith Series. Decisions that will affect many.  

Sweet Wilma and her friend, Ada, attempting to keep the family together and do a little matchmaking.  Their plans doesn't always work. Or do they?

Matthew finally has grown up. Boy, it sure has taken him a long time. Grace, hesitant at first, trusts that he has changed.

Iris is caught with one foot in the Amish way of life and another with her Englisher family.  Where does she belong? 

I love these books. I have really enjoyed reading about this family.  It's a feel good series. 

I received this book to review from the author, Samantha Price.

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Samantha Price

About the author

Samantha Price is a USA Today bestselling author of Amish romance and cozy mysteries. Raised in the Brethren faith, she writes with a heartfelt understanding of the Amish way of life.

When she’s not writing, Samantha enjoys quiet moments at home with her rescue cat and her fluffy white dog, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Snowy from the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries.

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To Reveal A Reckless Love

I was invited to read this book by Robin Hatcher.  The cover was beautiful and I was eager to start.

Victoria found herself stranded by the side of a stagecoach. The coach was not going anywhere. She wasn't sure what to do. It didn't take long before she was rescued by another coach headed in her direction. She was searching for her lost brother.  But what she found changed her life completely.

The location of this story was the western part of the US.  Ms. Hatcher described the views as an artist would.  It was breathtaking.  And Roger, an artist, attempted to capture this in his art.

The relationship between Victoria and Roger started out friendly. But with time, they both felt much more.  

Did Victoria ever find her brother?  Did she lose her heart in the process?  And what role did Hope have in her future?

I received this book to review by Robin Hatcher.

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About the author

Robin Lee Hatcher is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 90 novels and novellas with over five million copies in print. She’s known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of courage, faith, and love. In addition to many writing awards—including the Christy, Carol, and RITA Awards—she’s the recipient of prestigious lifetime achievement awards from both ACFW and RWA. She lives in the Boise area with a demanding papillon dog.

The Amish Ballerina

Sooner or later, not telling the truth is going to get you in trouble.  Arie Kauffman soon found out.

Her passion for ballet drove her to keeping secrets.  She loved to dance but was it worth it?  She was hurting her boyfriend and her parents. An Amish girl wasn't supposed to be a ballerina.

A cute story of a young girl trying to figure out who she is and what does she want in life. It takes an accident for her to realize what she risks if she continues.

This book is written by the granddaughter of Wanda E. Brunstetter with help from Mrs. Brunstetter.  Richelle Brunstetter will have an amazing future ahead of her as a writer.   

I received this book to review from #Wanda'sClippityClopClub!

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Official Bio

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written more than 100 books translated in four languages. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda’s stories consistently earn spots on the nation’s most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.

Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Richelle Brunstetter

Brunstetter, Richelle: - Richelle Brunstetter lives in the Pacific Northwest and developed a desire to write when she took creative writing in high school. After enrolling in college classes, her overall experience enticed her to become a writer, and she wants to implement what she's learned into her stories. Just starting her writing career, her first published story appears in The Beloved Christmas Quilt beside her grandmother, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and her mother, Jean. Richelle enjoys traveling to different places, her favorite being Kauai, Hawaii.

A Hidden Hope

Dok had her hands full. She had a lot on her plate.  She was not only busy with her practice but was supervising two new doctors and a nurse.

An entertaining story of the Amish and the Englishers living together in this country community.

Bishop David, also Dok's brother, owned a shop but he was the leader of the Amish community.  He also carried a heavy load.  At times, something or someone fell through the cracks.

Evie loves being a nurse. She is heads over heels in love with Charlie, a new doctor.  She is trying hard to not let her feelings show.  Charlie finds it difficult to pass the necessary exams to make his dreams come true.

Wren will be a great doctor.  Things come easy for her. But she has a hidden agenda for wanting to be supervised by Dok.

Annie, poor Annie, wants to be an EMT.  But something stands in her way.

I highly recommend the story.  I loved all the characters. Fern and Birdy have the most common sense.  They cook great meals and supportive to all in the community. 

I can't get enough of these type of stories.  Wonderful characters. Enjoyable storyline.

I received this book to review from Celebrate Lit.

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About the Book

Book: A Hidden Hope

Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher

Genre: Amish Fiction

Release Date: October 7, 2025

Supervising two newly minted medical residents might be the toughest challenge Ruth “Dok” Stoltzfus has ever faced. Wren Baker, sharp and ambitious, graduated at the top of medical school with a hidden agenda in tow. Charlie King, at the bottom of the class, is determined to succeed–though Dok isn’t convinced he’s got what it takes. Then there’s traveling nurse Evie Miller, whose quiet love for Charlie doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by Wren.

Boarding at Windmill Farm, the trio struggles to balance modern medicine with plain living. Between medical emergencies, cultural misunderstandings, and brewing romantic tensions, Dok finds herself juggling far more than she bargained for. Soon the stage is set in the small Amish community of Stoney Ridge for plenty of professional and personal complications.

 

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About The Author

Suzanne Woods Fisher is a Christy finalist, a Carol and Selah winner, a two-time ECPA Book of the Year finalist, and Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author of more than forty books. Her genres include contemporary and historical romances and Amish fiction. Suzanne and her husband live in a small town in northern California. Most friends act a little nervous around her because they usually wind up in one of her novels. She has four grown children and enough grandchildren to keep her young.

 

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The Kitchen Garden by Suzanne Woods Fisher

“Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow.” Amish proverb

Whenever I visit my Amish friends, I always make a point of wandering out to their vegetable gardens to see what’s growing. Their gardens, usually not far from the kitchen, are bigger than most people’s backyards. Gardens, for the Amish, are a family affair. Husbands help their wives ready the soil and add the homebrewed fertilizer (ahem, manure), children help their moms plant, weed, and harvest.

Like so many parts of the Plain life, their value of the home garden—for the sake of nutrition, for sustenance, for well-being—is a wonderful example to those of us who weren’t farm-raised. They’ve been living a sustainable life filled with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for over four hundred years. The rest of us are just catching on.

One Amish mom told me a story about her daughter, the youngest of seven. “This girl was a born worrier. Whenever she started on her worry loop, I would send her out to weed in the garden. When she came back in, her worries were gone. There’s just something about weeding that helps a soul settle down.”

I could expand that thought a little further. There’s just something about gardening that helps a soul settle down.

So, it’s late on Saturday and I just wrapped up a very long week. I spoke at three book events and finished the first draft (the drafty-draft) of a novel. I can’t stop thinking about the novel. Is it a mess? As tired as I am, tonight I don’t think I’ve got one more word in me—not to speak, not to write. I’m spent! Done. My husband is out for the evening, so I had a few hours alone at home to relax.

What did I do?

I planted in my garden: lettuce and radishes and carrots. As I dug in the spongy soil, I could feel my soul settle. Worry and exhaustion slipped away as I scattered seeds into furrows. Little by little, that wonderful God-given sense of re-creation returned. Tomorrow, I would write again. Time spent in my little garden does that for me. It renews me and gives me a hope for the future.

Or, at the very least, a good salad.

Overnight Blueberry French Toast

On a sunny July morning, we were served this breakfast dish at an Amish friend’s home and my husband couldn’t stop talking about it. You might be shocked at the amount of eggs, but don’t skimp! It’s worth every bite.

12 slices bread cut in 1” cubes

8 oz. cream cheese cut in ¾” cubes

1 ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

12 eggs

1/3 cup maple syrup

2 cups milk

Place half the bread cubes in a 9×13 baking dish. Top with cream cheese blueberries and the remaining bread. Beat eggs, syrup and milk and pour evenly over bread.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until well done.

Blog Stops

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 7

The Avid Reader, October 7

Maureen’s Musings, October 8

Life on Chickadee Lane, October 8

Simple Harvest Reads, October 9 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 10

Devoted To Hope, October 10

lakesidelivingsite, October 11

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 12

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 12

Jeanette’s Thoughts, October 13

Mary Hake, October 13

She Lives To Read, October 14

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 15

Empowermoms, October 15

Texas Book-aholic, October 16

Blossom and Blessings, October 16

Vicky Sluiter, October 17

Little Homeschool on the Prairie , October 17

For Him and My Family, October 18

Holly’s Book Corner, October 18

Cover Lover Book Review, October 19

Blogging With Carol, October 20

Southern Gal Loves to Read, October 20

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

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On a Midnight Clear

Three stories in one collection. I had to read this as the three authors are my favorites to read.

Tracie Peterson - The Shepherd's Heart

Misty M.Beller- No Room at the Inn

Karen Witemeyer- A Star in the West

Each novella was a joy to read. I loved The Shepherd's Heart. It was very touching.  I loved that the main character was named Angel. She was one especially to widower Vincent and his two children. 

No Room at the Inn was the story of Hope. She owned and worked at the Stage Inn with her brother. She never expected to find love especially at her age and because of where she lived. She didn't give up hope that she had in her heart for a husband and a family of her very own.

A Star at the Inn

Stella couldn't leave her father. She promised to take care of him after her mother died. But then she met Frank. Romance bloomed between them. Both have reservations over their future. Could she leave her father and her family home for Frank?  Could Frank give up a job he loves for a chance of happiness with Stella?

 A quick and enjoyable read. Inspirational. Happy Endings. 

I received this book from Celebrate Lit to review.

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About the Book

Book: On a Midnight Clear: A 3-in-1 Christmas Novella Collection

Authors: Tracie Peterson, Misty M. Beller, Karen Witemeyer

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: February 5, 2025

Can they find a place to put their hearts and hope this Christmas?

Beloved authors Tracie Peterson, Misty M. Beller, and Karen Witemeyer come together with this festive novella collection inspired by the Nativity story and filled with faith, promise, and romance.

The Shepherd’s Heart by Tracie Peterson
On the frontier, widowed sheep rancher Vincent Duran seeks a mother for his two children. Angel Lewis agrees to marry him despite believing Vincent will never truly love her, but as they work together during a fierce winter storm, will their broken hearts finally find peace, joy, and love?

No Room at the Inn by Misty M. Beller
When Noah Bentwood and his charge are snowed in while traveling through the Rocky Mountains, he must stay in a barn since the stage inn has no vacant rooms. Then innkeeper Hope Palmer’s family heirloom disappears, and she and Noah work together to find it before Christmas. While the snowfall holds them captive, will unexpected feelings bloom?

A Star in the West by Karen Witemeyer
Friendly correspondence with Stella Barrington evolves into something more when Harvard mathematics professor Frank Stentz arrives in Waco, Texas. As the two experiment with extending their relationship beyond letters, an impossible dilemma arises between love and logic. Will her wise man be able to calculate a way for them to be together?

Rediscover the joy of Christmas with these faith-based historical romances from bestselling authors featuring sweet Western frontier stories with themes of marriage of convenience, forced proximity, and friends-to-more.

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About the Authors

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling author of more than 100 novels, with more than 6 million copies sold. Learn more at TraciePeterson.com.

USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller writes romantic mountain stories woven through with the truth of God’s love. Learn more at MistyMBeller.com.

Bestselling and award–winning author Karen Witemeyer pens historical romance with a flair for humor and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Learn more at KarenWitemeyer.com.

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When Friends Join Forces…Magic Happens!

 

For me, teaming up with my dear friends Tracie Peterson and Karen Witemeyer has created pure Christmas magic!

Ever since I was young, Christmas stories have held a special place in my heart. There’s something truly enchanting about the season—the warmth, joy, and love that seem to fill the air. And when you combine that with the charm of a good story? It’s absolutely irresistible! Can you relate?

I’ve also long been a HUGE fan of Tracie Peterson and Karen Witemeyer. Their books have been favorites of mine for years, and I’ve read so many of them multiple times. The chance to join them on this Christmas novella collection, On a Midnight Clear, has been a dream come true in every way.

If you love Christmas books as much as I do, you won’t want to miss On a Midnight Clear. This collection is our holiday gift to you, our readers—stories filled with the wonder of the season, unforgettable characters, and the timeless message of love and hope.

We hope these novellas bring the same joy and warmth to your heart as they brought to ours while writing them.

So, curl up with your favorite blanket, grab a cup of cocoa, and let the magic of On a Midnight Clear transport you to a world of Christmas cheer.

Merry Christmas reading!

Misty

Blog Stops

Library’s Lady Kid Lit, September 30

Madi’s Musings, September 30

The Avid Reader, October 1

lakesidelivingsite, October 1

Simple Harvest Reads, October 1 (Guest Review from Marilyn)

Melissa’s Bookshelf, October 2

Pens Pages & Pulses, October 2

Inkwell Inspirations, October 2

Devoted To Hope, October 3

Leslie’s Library Escape, October 3

By the Book, October 3

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 4

Devoted Steps, October 4

Texas Book-aholic, October 5

Maureen’s Musings, October 5

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 6

Books You Can Feel Good About, October 6

She Lives To Read, October 7

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 7

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 8

A Good Book and Cup of Tea, October 8

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 8

For Him and My Family, October 9

Blogging With Carol, October 9

Vicky Sluiter, October 10

Pause for Tales, October 10

Jeanette’s Thoughts, October 10

Stories By Gina, October 11 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, October 11

Bizwings Blog, October 12

Life on Chickadee Lane, October 12

Cover Lover Book Review, October 12

Holly’s Book Corner, October 13

Blossoms and Blessings, October 13

The Bookish Pilgrim, October 13

Giveaway

To celebrate their tour, Tracie, Karen, and Misty are giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

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The Forever Cowboy- Jody Hedlund

 

Cowboys. I can't resist a cowboy. I love men in jeans, boots and cowboy hats. Fortunately, Sterling wore all three. Hard to resist.  But he was lacking one thing- a bride.

Violet Berkley was Sterling's bride to be. A few months ago,  she jilted him at the altar.  And he couldn't find himself able to forgive her.  

Now Violet and her sister show up at his cabin looking for help. Could he forgive her enough to help her out of a terrible situation?

I loved the story.

I received this book to review from the author.

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Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over fifty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

Jody Hedlund- The Favored Cowboy

 

Amelia was desperate. Becoming a mail order bride is her only chance of escaping her husband's killer.   

Thacher, the town's veterinarian,  is desperate for a companion.  After only  a few letters, he send away for one. 

Thatcher and Amelia marry as soon as she arrives.  It takes awhile before the truth comes out. And the truth threatens their future.

I enjoyed this story of mistaken identity.  You would think Amelia could have put two to two together right away. I'm sure she was nervous and was desperate.  

Thatcher was beyond understanding with Amelia's circumstances. She was fortunate that he was a good man but also hot!

I recommend this book.  Fast read. Lovely couple. Drama. Romance. 

Thank you, Jody Hedlund, for accepting me on your tour.

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Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over fifty books and is the winner of numerous awards. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle. Find out more at jodyhedlund.com.

Jody lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and five spoiled cats. When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

Sermons from a Soapbox

 

About the Book

Book: Sermons from a Soapbox

Author: Ladonna Shanks

Genre: Devotional, based on personal experience; Memoir; Adult Nonfiction; “Life Lesson Essays”

Release Date: April 8, 2025

“What is God like?

Does He even exist, other than as a figment of the imagination?

Or is He real, a part of daily life and our world?

In Sermons from a Soapbox, Ladonna Shanks shares her personal spiritual journey of more than seventy-five years. “I cannot write what I have not experienced,” serves as the base of her easy-to-read, anecdotal essays. The short “sermons” challenge the reader to think, question, search, and consider living where God is . . . in the spiritual, long-term, instead of humankind’s physical, short-term.

Excerpt from the Book

Absolutes and Precepts

The Basics of God

absolute: n. That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental. Adj. Certain, not to be doubted.

precept: n. A rule for action or behavior, esp. one based on moral consideration.

Absolutes make up the foundation of our planet, its functions, and cycles:

Each and every day, with surety, the ocean’s tide rises and falls.

Without exception, in a journey of approximately 365 days planet Earth rotates on its axis while circling the sun, the center of our solar system.

Weather remains a daily constant in the lives of humankind. While often unpredictable, and despite its importance in our lives, we hold no authority over it. Instead, every facet of weather regularly controls and influences us—how and where we live, our activities, the clothing we wear, and our emotional and physical well-being too.  

Every day, physical life begins when an egg and sperm meet, conception takes place, and a new life is created. The mother’s womb provides a cocoon for development and growth. Months later, when enough time has passed and life can survive independently, birth takes place.

On the other end of the spectrum, physical life ends daily worldwide.

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Excerpt Four: https://www.deniselbarela.com/posts/sermons-from-a-soapbox-book-spotlight/
Excerpt Five: https://lakesidelivingsite.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/sermons-from-a-soapbox-epic-book-launch/
Excerpt Six: https://nannie3.blogspot.com/2025/10/sermons-from-soapbox.html?m=1
Excerpt Seven: https://musingsbymaureen.blogspot.com/2025/10/celebrate-lit-epic-book-launch-presents.html

 

About the Author

Ladonna Shanks was born and raised in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. During her several decades of life, she has been an entrepreneur, a small business owner, and, most recently, a writer. Her first book, Tidbits and Pearls, A Book of Essays on Living Everyday Life with God was published in 2019. Ladonna’s family, including five grandgirls, and her commitment to God serve as her priorities.