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Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God by Frank and Zach Turek - Review
Book Synopsis: Seven fictional stories―Captain America, Iron Man, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Batman, and Wonder...
Lyra Thompson
May 13, 20243 min read
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Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler - Review
Book Synopsis: “Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30―both evangelical and mainline―who went to church regularly in high school said they...
Lyra Thompson
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel - Review
Book Synopsis: There's little question that he actually lived. But miracles? Rising from the dead? Some of the stories you hear about him...
Lyra Thompson
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom - Review
Book Synopsis: At one time Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that there would ever be a story to tell. For the first fifty...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 11, 20244 min read
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The Case for Grace Student Edition by Lee Strobel - Review
Book Synopsis: In The Case for Grace Student Edition, Lee Strobel and Jane Vogel present a compelling and highly personal experiential...
Lyra Thompson
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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The Case for Faith Student Edition by Lee Strobel - Review
Book Synopsis: Lee Strobel knows how important it is to find answers that ring true. With his background as an award-winning legal...
Lyra Thompson
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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Paige Torn by Erynn Mangum - Review
Book Synopsis: Everyone knows they can count on Paige Alder. But between volunteering at church, putting in overtime at work, and helping...
Lyra Thompson
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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The Chase by Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky - Review
Book Synopsis: Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky couldn't have dreamed a better love story for themselves had it been scripted by a bestselling...
Lyra Thompson
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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The Christy Miller Series - Reflections and Overall Review
Almost two years ago, I was talking to my friend about Christian fiction books, because I hadn't read very many at the time. She told me...
Lyra Thompson
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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(SPOILERS) Sunset Lullaby (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #3) by Robing Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy’s life with Todd and their two little ones in their cozy Newport Beach cottage is everything she ever hoped for....
Lyra Thompson
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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(SPOILERS) Salty Kisses (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy is elated when her best friend arrives in Newport Beach. Although the reason for Katie’s journey from Kenya is...
Lyra Thompson
Sep 3, 20232 min read
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The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck
Book Synopsis: An invitation to join The Fifth Avenue Story Society gives five New York strangers a chance to rewrite their own stories....
Lyra Thompson
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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(SPOILERS) Sandy Toes (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: A new season begins for Christy and Todd with a pregnancy test and a disillusioning visit to the doctor. As they try to...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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One More Wish (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #3) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: As Christy blows out the 26 candles on her birthday cake, she closes her eyes and makes a wish. Could this be the year...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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(SPOILDERS) Home of Our Hearts (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy and Todd are looking forward to being part of two important weddings. Christy would never think of missing Katie's...
Lyra Thompson
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Canary Island Song by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: When Carolyn's grown daughter tells her she needs to "get a life," Carolyn decides it's time to step out of her familiar...
Lyra Thompson
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Forever With You (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
About the Book: Now that they have been married for almost two years, Christy and Todd are facing challenges neither of them expected....
Lyra Thompson
May 10, 20232 min read
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Finally and Forever (Katie Weldon #4) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Katie Weldon wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa on a mission trip. Suddenly she is dealing with a...
Lyra Thompson
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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(SPOILERS) Coming Attractions (Katie Weldon #3) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: As graduation approaches, Katie Weldon is pretty sure she’s ready for the word “engaged” to describe her relationship with...
Lyra Thompson
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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On A Whim (Katie Weldon #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Ever since high school, Katie Weldon has wondered what it would be like to be Rick Doyle’s girlfriend. As a college senior...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 18, 20232 min read
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