"This is a YA read, but adults will also enjoy and learn from this fast-paced book. I started it with every intention of reading a few chapters before bed. Five hours later I had devoured the entire book. The characters are beautifully flawed and I found myself cheering for them when they couldn’t cheer for themselves. There are some hard, but real, issues addressed in this book. I appreciate that Beckie Lindsey addresses topics that are often ignored and spotlights the reality that there is more going on that what we may ever see with our eyes. This is a great read for teens who are fighting their own battles, as well as adults who would like insight into the struggles of today’s teens and young adults face."
Josie Siler
Two Printable Prayers for Our Nation and Ourselves
Fear. Anger. Rage. Anxiety. Sadness. Restlessness. Hopelessness. It seems our country has been hijacked by emotions. Remember those old-fashioned glass thermometers? I envision the red mercury line rising upward until the glass shatters. The times we are living could...
God Loves Diversity
As I have pondered and prayed over the recent tragic killing of George Floyd and the responses to it, my thoughts have turned to the idea of diversity. Why does it seem we love diversity when it comes to possessions but not when it comes to people? Over my lifetime,...
Consider the Lilies: My Interview with Actress Shari Rigby
Hello, dear readers! God has connected me with some amazing people over the last few years. I've come to the realization that people don't just randomly enter your life—God brings them. Some people are there for a short season, while others become life-long...
God’s Word is More than a Fortune Cookie
As a kid, I loved going out for Chinese food with my grandpa, Ed. Not only was the food great, but we always got a fortune cookie after the meal. In all honesty, I didn’t care for the taste of the cookie. Rather, I was intrigued by the concept of placing little...
3 Ways to Renew Your Youth in 2019
Beauty is a $445 billion (sales) industry which capitalizes on youthfulness. From make-up, work-outs, and diets, to lotions, potions, and shampoos—the focus is on outward appearance. A popular claim from a number of such products is “anti-aging.” However, science has...
A Warfare Prayer for Unsaved Loved Ones During the Holidays
The holiday season brings an opportunity to visit friends and loved ones we may not have seen in a while. It is also an opportunity to shine the light of Christ's love. This time of the year more than any other, people are usually more open to the Good News. However,...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
When I was a little girl, my third-grade class put on a Christmas pageant. The teacher read Twas the Night before Christmas and we sang many songs about Santa. We also learned the song Do You Hear What I Hear. I enjoyed the call and response of the song—the dramatic...
Not Everyone is Joyful at Christmas: How We Can Help
Christmastime can be extremely difficult for those who have suffered a death or loss. Rather than bringing tidings of great joy, Christmas ushers in reminders and painful memories and loss. What if you could see grief on a map? I have a feeling all across the globe,...
Sabbath Sweet Sabbath: Sunday Driving
We decorated the house, put up the tree, and enjoyed homemade chocolate chip cookies last night. Now that the house is decorated, I find myself making a long list of things that need to be done and adding more events to my already busy calendar. Ah, yes. It's...
