Daughter of Increase

Today is the day! It's finally here! Happy release day to Mesu Andrews once again for another epic biblical fiction novel, Potiphar's Wife ! Huge thank you to both Mesu and Waterbrook for having me on the launch team! It's always such a joy working with her and helping to get news and traffic out about the book. This one is a heartwrencher! It's a story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. You get a different outlook on things and one that will make you both cry and be angry. Keep on reading for my thoughts... Title : Potiphar's Wife Author : Mesu Andrews Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : May 24, 2022 Publisher : Waterbrook Source : e-ARC Purchase :  Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book   Synopsis : The drama of the Old Testament comes to life as one of the Bible's most infamous women longs for Joseph, her husband's servant, in this riveting novel from the award-winning aut

Good morning Gems!!! If you have followed me for years, then you know my passion for God's Word. Be it teaching, studying, reading or listening to a sermon-- diving deep is my love. Being able to find phenomenal Bible studies is always fun to do, so here's a review on a study that came out in March. FTC Disclaimer : I received this book free from Moody Publishers as part of their Blogger Review program. I was not required to write a positive review. I was not paid nor do I receive commission for this book. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” Keep on reading to see my thoughts... Title : Before the Throne Author : Crickett Keeth Age : Adult Genres : Bible Study Publication Date : March 1, 2022 Publisher : Moody Publishers Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle |  Christian Book | Moody

Title : King's Shadow Author : Angela Hunt Series : The Silent Years #4 Age : Adult Genres : Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Publication Date : August 6, 2019 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Synopsis : Two women occupy a place in Herod's court. The first, Salome, is the king's only sister, a resentful woman who has been told she is from an inferior race, a people God will never accept or approve. The second woman, Zara, is a lowly handmaid who serves Salome, but where Salome spies conspiracies and treachery, Zara sees hurting people in need of understanding and compassion. Powerful and powerless, Idumean and Jew, selfish and selfless--both women struggle to reach their goals and survive in Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.  My Rating : When doing the CAWPILE this came out to a 3.5 star rating. This book did not grip me like the other three books. Writing wa

Title : The Bible Recap Journal: Your Daily Companion to the Entire Bible Author : Tara-Leigh Cobble Genres : Journal, Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : December 7, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Synopsis : Take your Bible reading to a deeper, more personal level with this smartly designed journal. Based on a chronological reading plan, it offers writing prompts and space to record what you're learning as you take in the story of Scripture as it happened. With a lay-flat binding that provides a comfortable writing experience, this journal will help you spend more time in God's Word. Getting to know Him will grow your faith and strengthen your joy, because He's where the joy is! My Rating : Honestly, I don't care for this journal. I feel like it would have been better to just create a notebook. The questions are the same for each day and it doesn't give you a ton of space to write. It's much smaller in size compa

Title : The Bible Recap Study Guide Author : Tara-Leigh Cobble Genres : Bible Study; Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : December 7, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publisher Source : Paperback Synopsis : Get to know God better and dig deeper into His Word with The Bible Recap Study Guide . Following a chronological Bible reading plan, this easy-to-use resource includes reflection and research questions specific to each day's reading, as well as space to write your responses. From just a handful of questions each day, you will get a concise yet comprehensive view of the Bible's larger narrative and how God's character is revealed throughout Scripture. You will soon discover that He's where the joy is! My Rating : A fantastic study guide that helps you as you study the Word chronologically. The questions are thought provoking. Not too hard where you can't find them in scripture, but not too easy where you don't allow yourself to think deeply. I lo

Title : The Bible Recap Author : Tara-Leigh Cobble Genres : Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : November 3, 2020 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Hardcover Synopsis : Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read through the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal. The Bible Recap is here to help. Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of the popular Bible Recap podcast, walks readers through a one-year chronological Bible reading plan and explains each day's passage in an easy-to-understand way. Emphasizing how God's character can be seen throughout Scripture, the recaps are simple and short yet deep enough to help you understand the hard parts and press into knowing God better. As Cobble says, The primary role of Scripture is to show me who God is, and if I behold God, my life will naturally conform around what I learn about him. The Bible Recap will not only help you understand the entire n

Title : 3-Minute Devotions to Laugh and Reflect Author : Christopher D Hudson & Stan Campbell, Genres : Devotional, Christian Non-fiction Publication Date : November 2, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Synopsis : A Fun-Filled Way to Draw Near to God  As believers, we have God as our Father, and fathers love the sound of their children's laughter. So why not try something a little different for your daily devotions?  If you want to lighten your mood while drawing near to God, or if you know someone who could use a laugh and a spiritual pick-me-up, this is just what you've been looking for. It's quick, easy, enjoyable--and thought-provoking too! Every day features the humorous cartoon artwork of  Dennis Fletcher plus a short, powerful message that will uplift hearts and position minds to look for God in the day ahead.  3-Minute Devotions to Laugh and Reflect is built on the ministry of Jesus, whose teachings were often brief, created gr

Title : The Whole Bible Story: Everything That Happens in the Bible Author : William Marty & Troy Schmidt  Age : Middle Grade, Young Adult Genres : Bible Study; Christian Non-Fiction Publication Date : November 2, 2021 Publisher : Bethany House Publishers Source : Paperback Synopsis : In this young reader's edition of an ongoing seller, Dr. William Marty's retelling of the entire narrative of the Bible is an easy-to-read, chronological account formatted to appeal to a younger audience. Engaging illustrations throughout will enhance young readers' experience as the plot and characters of Scripture come to life in new and exciting ways.  My Rating : A phenomenal resource for Middle Grade and Young Adults. I'd even recommend this to a babe in Christ as well. It's simple and easy to read layout, but still informative. Does a brief run through of the books of the Bible with focus on particular themes and stories within the Bible. I could see me using t

Huge thank you to Revell for sending me a finished copy of the book for review. I truly appreciate it and it by no means changes my opinion of the novel.  Title : Tacos for Two Author : Betsy St. Amant  Series : Standalone Age : Adult Genres : Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction Publication Date : October 12, 2021 Publisher : Revell Source : Paperback Purchase : Paperback | Kindle | Audible | Christian Book Synopsis : Rory Perez, a food truck owner who can't cook, is struggling to keep the business she inherited from her aunt out of the red--and an upcoming contest during Modest's annual food truck festival seems the best way to do it. The prize money could finally give her a solid financial footing and keep her cousin with special needs paid up at her beloved assisted living home. Then maybe Rory will have enough time to meet the man she's been talking to via an anonymous online dating site.  Jude Strong is tired of being a puppet at his manipulative f