On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 (NIV) I make a pretty decent muffin, cookie, bar and cake. Really, I can make people smile with most things … Continue reading Gifts, by Debb Hackett.
While I don’t read a lot of Amish fiction, I found myself intrigued by the back cover blurb of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s Anything But Plain. And I’m very glad I acted on the interest. The story centers around Bishop’s daughter Lydia Stolzfus who can’t seem to please anyone with her behavior and is desperate to … Continue reading Anything But Plain
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 Whatever. Such a wonderfully teenage phrase of dismissive ambivalence. I’ve lost track of how many times this word has been unleashed at me as a means to end a discussion or show lack of interest in any particular conversation. If I’m really honest, … Continue reading Whatever
by Susan May Warren Sundown is the perfect conclusion to another great series form Susan May Warren. The book stands alone, but I’d still recommend reading the first two. As a reader, I love knowing the backstory of the characters. Strictly speaking, that’s not always necessary (and isn’t in this case), but I think it … Continue reading Sundown
by Irene Hannon Body of Evidence is the third and final book in the Triple Threat series. The collection followed the Reilly sisters in their various professions, all centered around law enforcement. This story focused on forensic pathologist Grace. She’s convinced a series of deaths in the older community are not coincidental or natural. Persuading … Continue reading Body of Evidence