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God’s Girls In Sports

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:42:42 +0000

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“I don’t want to play volleyball anymore.”

Holly Page’s heart sank when her daughter spoke those words. Lindsay’s high school team had recently made it to the state championship tournament. Lindsay was a junior, and her role was to come off the bench as a server and defensive specialist. Her mother, though not the coach, was already planning the next year’s starting rotation in her mind.

In college, Holly majored in PE and played basketball. For the past twenty-seven years she has been involved in teaching PE or coaching at some level. Her background and love for athletics is what made Lindsay’s decision to quit volleyball such a bombshell. Forced to examine her own attitudes toward girls in sports, Holly found she could no longer justify her earlier passions. God used this to start an evaluation process that resulted in this book.

Reflecting upon her own experiences as an athlete, coach, and mother, Holly explores questions that are relevant for many others. What are the benefits of playing sports? When is it okay, or even important, for a girl to quit participating in a sport? Do girls play sports for different reasons than boys? What potential pitfalls will parents face? What are some helpful things to know in dealing with school athletics? How can a parent communicate effectively with a coach? How should coaches approach their role?

Though the focus of this book is on girls, one chapter addresses a few pitfalls specific to boys. here is a resource for Christian parents, daughters, and coaches that is filled with practical suggestions, helpful advice, and effective encouragement in navigating the sometimes rocky road of raising not just girls, but God’s Girls in Sports.

Listen in to my interview with Holly Page and let’s hear what she suggests regarding sports and God’s girls.

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Paperdoll

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:27 +0000

Regal has just released an awesome book entitled Paperdoll by Natalie Lloyd. The pages within this book touched realms of my heart where only hope and inspiration dwell. One particular chapter in her book resounded in the recesses of my soul, the chapter is Beautiful Scars. It was as though I were reading a chapter from the life of my own child – in that moment I knew that the heavens were at work. I also knew that we were destined to cross paths.

Natalie is a beautiful person inside and out and this shows up through the prose that she pens. She has stories that are as vibrant as the sun and as refreshing as the dew on a Spring morning. This is one book that I would recommend to not only my readers but to my friends.

Natalie Lloyd is a former columnist for Christian teen girls magazine Brio. She has a special heart for teens and it shine through in her new book.

Check out our interview…

The Moment Between

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:12:10 +0000

Abigail Bennett was completely in control of her life.

But then tragedy pushed her to the brink of something she’s never experienced: obsession. Now, she’s given up everything she’s ever worked for to chase down the object of that obsession. His name is Tyler Kamp.

As Abigail follows him across the border into Canada, her journey is awash in memories of family and childhood, especially those of her younger sister Halley. Even as Abigail races into her future, her past continues to pull her back. Only when she is brought to the edge of her obsession she will be able to come to terms with the tragedy that ignited it.

About the Author: Nicol Baart was born and raised in Iowa, where she and her family now live. She taught high-school English for several years in Canada, but is now the full-time mother of two young sons and the wife of a pastor. After the Leaves Fall and it’s sequel, Summer Snow, are Nicole’s first two novels. To learn more about Nicole visit her website at www.NicoleBaart.com.

Sir Bently and Holbrook Court

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:30:06 +0000

Chuck Black is at it again! Sir Bently and Holbrook Court is book 2 in The Knights of Arrethtrae and this book is more exciting than book 1 in the series (Sir Kendrick and The Castle of Bel Lione). Each book grows with intensity leaving you gripping each word until your knuckles turn white!

My sons love Chuck’s book and just between us…so do I…shhh.

Listen in to this amazing interview where Chuck also offers parents practical advice that I have already put to use with my thirteen year old daughter. Chuck and his wife, Andrea have six children who all love the Lord. I’d say they know a thing or two about raising children!

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House of Dark Shadows

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:25:06 +0000

Robert Liparulo’s book, House of Dark Shadows, a hard back book with a photo to spook a mystery reader, is a great YA fantasy. Some would say more sci-fi than mystery, and yet the ominous sense of intrigue is a page turner.

There are readers that skip over the prologue, however, Liparulo’s tantalizing tale begins from the first page and the prologue’s last line is a definite page turner: “The door closed, separating her from her family forever.”

To move from that phrase to the tale of an ordinary relocation of a family, could be a letdown. Not so, Liparulo allows the reader to relax before stirring the imagination with “Big Foot” and a haunted house.

There are good qualities to this book: Pre-teen to YA will enjoy the story from the move through the haunted house; Liparulo uses all the senses to portray the scenes—and he succeeds in scaring the reader at times; the author gives a definite sense this is a decent family, they respect each other and work together; although not overly religious, good moral values are portrayed and church is mentioned. I liked the idea of a reader’s guide, also.

I realize the author and publisher set the reader up to buy book two, but in this case I felt cheated. If I were buying the book, I’d want more resolution. I still enjoyed the read from cover to cover.

Reviewed by: Kat Crawford to learn more about her at www.sftlm.blogspot.com.

do you have to be sexy to be feminine?

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:13:04 +0000

Hello everyone! I had a great interview with Leslie Ludy. She is the bestselling author of Authentic Beauty. In our interview we discussed the her latest book Set-Apart Feminity. Leslie has a passion for young women. She is determined to help them understand that true fulfillment only comes from the Lord. Society is degrading the value of women by using “edited” images of flawless and perfected women for advertisement and marketing purposes. However, the Lord’s purpose for the lives of women everywhere is sacred, not sexy.

Harvest House Publishers are definitely books that you can believe in!

To learn more about Leslie Ludy visit www.AuthenticGirl.com and www.SetApartLife.com (both url’s take you to the same website).

Check out our interview:

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It’s Not About Me

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:37:34 +0000

Annie has it all. She’s attractive, graduated with honors, was accepted at the college of her choice, has supportive parents, good friends, and a steady boyfriend who loves her. The focus of her life is to please everyone and not make any waves. Her reputation means everything to her.

But one night Annie’s safe world is shattered. As she fights to put the pieces of her broken life back together, against her will she is caught in a war between two brothers, both of whom claim to have her best interests at heart.

Who will Annie choose? And will she finally come to know the One whose love will never fail, even in her darkest hour? Will she learn the truth about life – that it’s not about “me”?

Michelle Sutton, otherwise known as the Edgy Inspirational author, is a memeber of American Christian Fiction Writers and volunteer officers on the ACFW board. She lives in Arizona with her husband of nearly eighteen years and her two teenage sons. To learn more about Michelle and her books please visit www.michelle-sutton-its-not-about-me.blogspot.com.

The Secret of Yahweh!

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:23:41 +0000

A novel for the “Child of God” in all of us.

Veteran entertainer, singer and songwriter LeFerna Arnold-Walch, takes you on an exciting journey, stuffed full of magic, mystery and miracles in this fun to read children’s novel for the entire family. Originally written for ages 7 to 12, she added over 100 illustrations for parents to share while reading it to their younger children, and surprisingly, the unraveled myths and exposed secrets in this book proved to be fun and informing for adults — now seen reading it by the pool and on their breaks at work! Everyone of all ages loves J.C. Lamb! A coming secret LeFerna didn’t even know! And now there’s more! Visit www.maryslambinc.com for more details.

Pure

admin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:11:49 +0000

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Pure by Rebecca St. James is an inspiring devotional suitable for every believer. In this ninety day devotional, you will discover power of purity, the celebration of celibacy, and the awesomeness of abstinence.

The message Rebecca displays throughout this book, is one of attainable serenity for the mind, body, and spirit. Although it is not viewed favorably according to the standards of the secular, she makes it quite clear that she chooses a life of abstinence, because that is what her heavenly Father has called her to do: live a life of purity. She encourages young women to join her in her walk of celibacy.

We need more positive roles models like Rebecca St. James. She has demonstrated that she can be a celebrity and be celibate. In our society intimacy is valued with a price tag being sold to the highest bidder. Fortunately, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pure takes you on a spiritual walk that is not only truthful, but filled with passion. Primped with bible verses, reflections, a deeper look, and how to apply to daily living, this is the book to have for those who are pursuing purity with passion.

Gavin Goodfellow

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:28:19 +0000

Visit the website and watch the book come to life! This website is phenomenal, it’ll make your reading experience that much more extraordinary. www.gavingoodfellow.com

Candy Abbott is by far one of the best Christian fantasy author’s for children I’ve read in a long time. My sons (five and eight) loved this book!

What do twelve-year-old dyslexic Gavin Goodfellow, prophetically-inclined Uncle Warney, mother-daughter, witches from London, and a pimply-faced New Age guru have in common? Burnt Swamp — Where flames from a mysterious underground fire have been smoldering for ten years. The battle is on for dominion of the swamp and possession of an ancient diary that holds clues to release or destroy the evil that dwells beneath the surface. Will Gavin respond to the Holy Spirit and embrace his God-given calling? Or will Bea Dark and her mum unleash forces that lure Gavin and the sleepy town of Ashboro deep into bondage?