Surrender Story: Surrender it to God by Annette O’Hare

Surrender Story: Surrender it to God by Annette O’Hare

Surrender It To God   “I hate promoting myself and my work.”   This is a common mantra among writers, especially myself. After all, no one wants to tell a complete stranger or even a close friend, “Hey, you should buy my book. It’s really great!”   What is it about self-promotion that makes us…

Book Review: The Prophetess: Deborah’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith

Book Review: The Prophetess: Deborah’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith

Book Description: Outspoken and fearless, Deborah has faith in God but struggles to see the potential her own life holds. As an Israelite woman, she’ll marry, have a family, and seek to teach her children about Adonai–and those tasks seem to be more than enough to occupy her time. But God has another plan for…

Book Review: Come Empty by Saundra Dalton-Smith

Book Review: Come Empty by Saundra Dalton-Smith

When a water vessel is filled with dirt and stones, it cannot be used to quench a thirst. But, when this vessel is emptied, there is an opportunity to fill it until it overflows with fresh, cool, life-giving water. Water that quenches. Refreshes. Soothes. Our souls are the same: filled with fear, doubt, and disappointment.…