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Word of the Year

So I always meant to do a word of the year. I thought picking a word of the year for 2019 would be a cool way to bring focus to the year ahead, and this year I actually picked a word. I think it’s going to encapsulate the year pretty well. This year’s word for …

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Merry Christmas

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the …

Check the Shelf Book Review: Messy Grace

Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: WaterBrook Press | November 6, 2015 Pages: 211 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Adult Non-Fiction Format: paperback Source: Publisher through Blogging for Books (thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  That did not sway my opinion …

Twilight Gender Swap Book Review: The one where she is he

“I try not to get caught up in antiquated gender roles.” Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephanie Meyers | website |  Publisher/Year: Little Brown| October 6, 2015 Pages: 389 Series: Standalone Genre: YA Paranormal Romance Format: eBook Source: Overdrive through Cincinnati Libary Amazon | Goodreads There are going to be spoilers all over this review, both for this book …

Check the Shelf Book Review: Flamewalker

Flamewalker by Wendy Vogel | website | Publisher/Year: Word Branch Publishing | April 24, 2015 Pages: 312 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Fantasy Format: ebook Source: Own Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary Khalira passes through the flames, changed like no one else.  While some are not chosen, those that are only have one marking given to them by the Goddess, Khalira is …