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Yes, dinner rolls.
You're probably thinking, what's so special about dinner rolls? Well, let me say that it'll save you money! If you're one of those families that eat a million of those delectable dinner rolls that come in a bag for $3.99 at Costco, you can save yourself a trip to Costco and therefore save gas and save time waiting in line just to buy those dinner rolls. Because you know that if you go to Costco for one thing, you'll come out with 5 more items and $40 bucks, at least, spent.
So skip all that and make them at home! It's easy!!
By the way, stick around til the very end of this post because the nutritional values are listed! And the alternative for whole wheat dinner rolls.
Makes: 4 & 1/2 dozen dinner rolls
(If you want to make less, divide the recipe ingredients in half)
By the way, a scale would be a useful tool here. If you don't have one, here's a hint with conversions:
8 oz = 1 cup
16 oz = 1 lb
1/4 oz = 2.25 teaspoons
Water (110 degrees F): 3/4 cups + 4 cups (separated!)
Sugar: 3/4 teaspoon + 5.5 oz (separated!)
Yeast (dry): 1.12 oz ( or 4 & 1/2 packets)
All-Purpose Flour: 3.3 pounds + extra if the dough is too sticky
Milk, dry: 1.5 oz (or 1 cup of 2% milk)
Salt: 3/4 teaspoon
Butter: 5.5 oz (or 2 sticks + 1 tablespoon)
Egg: 1 (for egg wash)
Let's begin.
Pour the 3/4 cups of 110 degree water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar into the bowl and mix just until combined. Set aside and let rest for 10 minutes. Watch for overflow! These little suckers grow quick!
While your yeast is eating and burping, divide the 3.3 pounds in half and place one half of the flour into one bowl, one preferably being a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, and the other half in another bowl. This recipe will overflow your 4.5 qt electric mixer bowl. I suggest either using a bigger bowl, if you have one, or go the knead-by-hand method.
(If you don't have one, use a really large bowl where it gives you enough room to knead the dough inside. Don't have a large bowl? Use a clean countertop, pour one of your half of the dough onto the counter, make a well in the middle, and with clean hands, incorporate the ingredients into your dough.)
In the bowl of the electric mixture, place the dry milk (or milk) and yeast mixture. Mix on slow with the dough hook attachment. Add the sugar, butter, and 4 cups of water into the electric bowl mixture. Mix on low for a few minutes. Slowly, add the remaining flour. Add additional flour or water, if needed. The dough should be soft, but not sticky. Shape the dough into a ball. Allow to rise for about 1 & 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
-You can also decrease your proofing time by making your own proofer out of your home oven. The bowl that you place the dough into has to be a stainless steel one or a oven-safe bowl.
Here's how to make an easy yeast bread proofer out of your oven!
Step 1: Turn oven on to 225 degrees F
Step 2: Fill an oven-safe container with water and place on the most lower rack.
Step 3: Rearrange the racks in the oven so that your bowl with the finished dough fits. Do not remove the water out just yet.
Step 4: Place your oven-safe bowl with dough into the oven.
Step 5: Close the oven door.
-This moist environment will help your dough rise faster. No need to cover the bowl if you put it in the oven. For this recipe, if you used an oven proofer box, the rising time should be only about 25-40 minutes.
Grease your pans with butter or shortening. Measure out 1.5 oz balls. Set the dough balls on the baking pans and proof again for about 20 minutes. Make yourself an egg wash and brush each dough ball with it. Finally, bake at 350 degrees F for 6-10 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutritional Content:
Per 1 serving = 1- 1.5 oz dinner roll
Made with All-Purpose Flour: Made with Whole Wheat Flour:
kcal: 132.64 calories kcal: 125.70 calories
Protein: 3.26 grams Protein: 4.19 grams
Carbs: 24.37 grams Carbs: 23.33 grams
Total Fat: 2.31 grams Total fat: 2.56 grams
Cholesterol: 7.24 mg Cholesterol: 7.24 mg
Dietary Fiber: 0.87 grams Dietary Fiber: 3.51 grams
Sodium: 155.42 mg Sodium: 156.25 mg


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Earlier in the night, Orton made the comments about Eddie being in hell, so you know that Rey is gonna want to kill him. Angle looks to start the match off against Orton, but tags in Mysterio who goes postal on Orton.
Nice callback spot from the RR match earlier in the week, as Mysterio sends Orton over the top rope in the same fashion that he won the match. Unfortunately for Mysterio, his emotion gets the better of him and Orton capitalises on a mistake, then literally picks up Rey, carries him over to his corner and tags in Henry so his can crush him lol.
LOL at Orton hitting a dropkick on Mysterio btw. You know how Orton can hit a pretty fucking awesome dropkick? Well, imagine that, only this time Orton has to drop down about a foot compared to normal .
Angle gets the hot tag, and his typical "wrestling machine" stuff actually works well here, as the hot tag usually consists of the fresh guy coming in and destroying the heels. A low blow from Henry puts a stop to Angle's offence though, and he plays the FIP for a couple of minutes.
Rey gets a hot tag next, and continues to try and kill Orton, until he runs into a massive clothesline. Angle and Henry get involved, and as Angle is chasing Henry on the outside, Davari gets involved, and all 3 end up running through the crowd. Rey is left alone with Orton now, which is probably what he wants… until Orton pins him .
This is a nice solid tag contest, with Orton and Henry working well as a team and giving us the usual Southern Tag Formula. However, there is just nothing special or standout about it. Its your standard stuff. Doesn't make it bad though, just doesn't make it a must watch.
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I will post more notes about other sessions later, but one of the first sessions was one of the most fascinating. James H. Morrison, a Professor of History at Saint Mary's University, and Board member and College Historian for Frontier College, presented about "Early Innovations and Initiatives in Literacy for Citizenship." We have a partnership at the Ottawa Public Library with Frontier College: they deliver homework help sessions and reading circles at numerous branches.
Here is my summary of Professor Morrison's fascinating talk.
Professor Morrison opened by sketching several vignettes of his early involvement with Frontier College. During the 1960s, when there were protests on his university campus and students were developing their "social conscience," Morrison began working on a rail chain gang on the Prairies. He decided to hold evening classes for his fellow workers, tacking up a sign on a rail car that classes would be from 7-9 pm in the evenings. Over the summer, he helped his coworkers work on citizenship applications, or letters to sweethearts.
Morrison described Frontier College's humble beginnings, from an "idea conceived in protest." Founder Alfred Fitzpatrick's concern for the transient working class, who were "neither sheltered by unions nor cared for by management," led him to want to help these unrepresented people. Morrison drew a vibrant picture of the "transatlantic migration of human machines" in early 20th century Canada (between 1881 and 1891, 1 million people came to Canada): the "new world welcomed new immigrants via steam trains," as politicians (Morrison specifically mentioned Clifford Sifton) promoted immigration as an attractive prospect. Many were destined for work camps or farms: in 1900, the majority of the Canadian population was rural, and the labour class lived outside urban settings. Fitzpatrick took this fact, and the concept of adult literacy, to "rail workers, shanty men, and miners," beginning in 1899, "bringing education to the men, not the men to the education." His early efforts "in the wooden wilds of Ontario, were an experiment, intended to demonstrate what Fitzpatrick believed the state should be doing. Fitzpatrick believed that "as long as one man wanted to learn, and another man was prepared to teach him, education would take place."
Morrison shared many wonderful archival photos of Frontier College's early work, including farm workers' classes in the 1950s and today (see one pic above, and others of their lobby display here). The College now works in urban "frontiers": while they continue their rural work, they also have classes in prisons, low-income areas and have classes for Aboriginal and other marginalised populations. This is in keeping with their history of ensuring that all are welcome: classes have seen waves of Eastern European immigrants in the early 20th century, Aboriginal workers mid-century, and Jamaican and Mexican farm workers in modern times.
Morrison attributed Frontier College's continued success to four important concepts that the College has learned along the way:
- Innovation: Frontier College adopted the concept of the "labour teacher," had some of the earliest travelling libraries, and were one of the few organisations sending teachers to the unemployment camps in the 1930s. In modern Canada, they were one of the first to hold camps for Aboriginal populations.
- Continuity: In its 11 decades, the College has only had 7 presidents. The College has maintained a constant ideal, also: that "literacy is the means by which citizens can enjoy equal rights and equal career opportunities."
- Commitment: Frontier College has maintained a commitment to assist those who have fallen between the cracks of society or "slipped through the twine of the social safety net."
- Youth: The passion, energy and dedication of youth have been crucial to the College. Committed young people with a civic conscience can influence change for the better in the world in which they live.
A wonderful session full of interesting historical context for adult literacy programs in Canada.


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- AnonymousMarch 28, 2016 at 4:36 PM
I love your idea of having Shonda contribute when she is able to, as well as doing a blog journal. I love to journal, although I'm not as consistent as I would like.ReplyDelete
Years ago I read about visual journaling on Ann VosKamp's blog, A Holy Experience. I am very visually oriented, although certainly not an artist. I use beautiful pictures from magazines that either relate to my day, or I might relate my entry to the pics. I also include gratitude lists, scriptures, motivational quotes & just about anything that strikes my fancy. I love doing it & almost enjoy it more when I go back through old journal entries.
Looking forward to more of your wonderful blog!
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I'm glad you aren't changing too much and I'm excited to see the changes you have planned. Would love to have Shonda do guest posts. Have a happy week!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your sweet blog....any changes or additions will be good I know. Really enjoyed the pictures of Shonda's home you shared from your Easter visit and think it would be so nice for her to do guest posts now and then. Have a wonderful week.ReplyDelete
I'm short on time tonight and didn't read your post, but I did truly enjoy your photos. I am in love with your home . . . it is so inviting and perfectly warm and cozy. The way the sunlight comes flooding into your rooms is gloriously lovely.ReplyDelete
Happy Spring!
Connie :)
Faye, I was just drooling over those photos and thought it was your home :-) I look forward to whatever you choose to blog about and to whatever photos you choose to show so long as there are some of the snow. LOL!ReplyDelete
I love the photos you shared too Faye, they are so homely. They remind me of our old farmhouse where I spend my childhood.ReplyDelete
I look forward to following along with you, it sounds like it could be a lot of fun!
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Enjoyed the photos you shared today, so homely Love the bench in the hall. Looking forward to reading your blog in its new format, whatever you decide. Take care.ReplyDelete
I wondered if it was your home that you were showing! I'm glad you aren't going to do any radical changes to your lovely peaceful blog. Thank you for coming over to mine to visit.ReplyDelete
I loveeeee the photos you posted....I so want a hallway like the first one you posted. Thank you for your lovely blog and the many smiles you bring. BlessingsReplyDelete
I really liked the photos of this home and like you this home talked to me soo warm and cozy looking farm like if you will lol ! I am all for what ever you decide to do on your blog I will always be here to see what ya been up to cause I love your blog and photos no matter what you do . Thanks for sharing who you are and what you love . Have a good day !ReplyDelete
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You have a lovely blog. :)ReplyDelete
I love the pictures too, I think it is the lighted rooms and colors, and those wood ceilings are cool!ReplyDelete
Love the pictures you show, the gentle beautiful life you live there in my beloved New Brunswick, and look forward to each post you write! May the Lord bless you richly today :)ReplyDelete
Hi Faye, I'm just catching up on your recent posts today after a busy week. I missed the survey but that's okay, as I love your blog and find all your posts so interesting. I love photos too (you know I love to take pictures!) and I love the farm house and the cottage. I guess knowing the areas that your homes are in make me feel very comfortable and welcome. I have no complaints about your blog and enjoy every post. The photos you shared today are so homey and old-timey. :) Glad you had a lovely Easter weekend. Hopefully the weather will be more springy soon! Blessings. PamReplyDelete
Dear Faye I did not take part in your blog quiz as I have been rushing here and there. I love your blog, its blog perfect :)Your photos today are beautiful, I thought it was your home!!! I find your words so comforting. God Bless xReplyDelete


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By: Melody Carlson
In this story we are introduced to Lena Markham who is on her own and traveling to a new town looking for a new start. Lena has had a hard life these past nine years and is hoping that she can build a new life for herself in the town of New Haven, Minnesota. Her she meets many new people who are willing to take a chance on a stranger new to town and lands a job most unexpected at Harrington's department store playing Mrs. Santa. Just when she thinks that things are going good she is confronted with her past and begins to see everything that she has worked for begin to crumble and there is nothing that she can do to stop it. In the end she realizes that the only thing she can do is to confront her past head on and to trust in the new friends that she has made and to trust in God that he will work everything out for her good.
I really enjoyed reading this book and feel that it is a true holiday story of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. I loved the message of forgiveness and that all people no matter what they did in the past deserve a second chance even a third and fourth chance. How many times have we made mistakes yet God was willing to give us chance after chance to get it right. This story is a great example of how wrong it is to judge people with out getting all of the facts and how wrong it is to judge people based off of hear say.
Available November 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Chrismas at Harrington's
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Emily's Chance
By: Sharon Gillenwater
This is book two in The Callahans of Texas Series. In this novel we are reintroduced to Emily Rose whom we first meet for a brief moment at the end of book on which was Jenna's Cowboy. Emily has been hired to head up the Callahan Crossing Historical Museum. When a fire breaks out and ends up burning down the old museum Emily along with the help of Chance Callahan are able to save a few of the historical records before they are destroyed. Emily is doing her best to achieve her dream of becoming the curator of a major museum and falling in love with Chance is not part of her plans.
Chance Callahan has had feelings for Emily since the day that he helped her to save a bunch of boxes from the old museum before it burned down. Chance is also working as a Builder for those who have lost there houses in the fire and he is also helping out at the families ranch. He is determined to win Emily's heart and to convince her to stay in Callahans Crossing and become his wife. As the story unfolds these two are faced with many difficult decisions and are forced to step back and reexamine their lives and the plans that they have for the future? Will Chance end up with the Woman that he loves or will Emily leave for the Job of her dreams. Pick up this Novel and find out what happens to these two.
I really enjoyed reading this novel and it was great to return to Callahan Crossing and see how the people are moving ahead and rebuilding after the terrible fore that destroyed a large part of the town. It was also nice to catch up with Chance and Emily and to see how these two were getting along. I liked how both characters were able to look back at the decisions that they were making and were both willing to ask the question, Is this really the plan that God has for me? I also liked how each character was willing to do whatever was revealed to them by the Lord and how each one knew that he would not lead them wrong. Many people today go through life making decisions for themselves and then get discouraged and depressed when things don;t turn out the way they want. There are also a lot of people who miss out on blessings because they are so focused on what they have planned that they forget to stop and reevaluate where they are headed.
Available October 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Don't Look Back
By: Lynette Eason
This novel is book two in the Women of Justice series. In this book we are reintroduced to Jamie Cash who is the sister of Samantha Wolfe. Jamie survived a brutal kidnapping and managed to escape and is just now managing to recover from the ordeal. She is now working as a forensic anthropologist. While working on a case she begins to see similarities between what happened to the victims and what happened to her when she was taken twelve years ago. Could it be that the same person that kidnapped Jamie is at it again and could he be back to finish the job off the one that got away?
In this story we are also introduced to FBI Special Agent Dakota Richards who has had a crush on Jamie since he first meet her. Even though he is not aware of the full tragedy of her past he knows that Jamie is hiding a secret that continues to effect her even know. Being a patient and understanding man he is willing to wait on her to come to terms with his feelings for her and how she feels towards him. He gets even more involved in her life when it turns out that the killer they are tracking is the same man that kidnapped and almost killed Jamie twelve years ago. Can he and Jamie find the killer before he strikes again or will they find out to late who he is in time to stop him from succeeding. Pick up this story and find out.
I really loved reading this book just as much as I loved book one. It was a definite page turner and it keeps you guessing as you turn each page. There are a lot of twist and turns in this story that keep you on the edge of your seat and keeps you turning pages til the very end. I also found myself having great admiration for Jamie and how she refused to let circumstances dictate how she acted throughout the story. She refused to let hate into her heart and instead chose to forgive the man who has haunted her memory and life for twelve years. We can learn a lot from her about letting go of hurts in the past and learning to forgive people no matter how horrible what they did was. Refuse to let them continue to direct your life and choose to live the life you want as if the past never happened.
Available October 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group."
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
The House on Malcolm Street
In this novel we are first introduced to Leah Breckenridge and her daughter Eliza Rose as they set off to meet an unknown aunt of her late husband. Leah lost her husband in a tragic accident and shortly after that she lost her young son as well. Follow that by the loss of her home and we see a woman that is very down on her luck and who is deeply worried about the well being of her young daughter. As a last resort she turns to her late husbands Aunt who owns a boarding house and is hoping that it will be a safe place for her and Eliza to stay until she can come up with a better plan for their future. Leah is also suffering from a lack of faith throughout the story because she just cannot understand how God could take both her husband and her son.
We are also introduced to Josiah Walsh who is also a border living at the boardinghouse and he to is suffering from the loss of his wife and their baby. Unlike Leah however Josiah has found peace with God although he still struggles to stay on the path he has chosen to follow. This becomes harder however when Leah and her daughter move in and are a constant reminder to him of what could have been had his wife and child not died. He is also struggling with the idea that Aunt Mari wishes for him to befriend Leah since they have both suffered so much and may be good support for each other. Can these two over come their uneasiness with each other a form a bond that will help each other or will they miss out on the chance to help each other? Will Leah find the strength to forgive God and seek his arms and learn to trust him again? Pick up this Novel and find out.
I really enjoyed the overall theme in this story and how true to life the characters are in this novel. Each character is dealing with the loss of loved ones and is having to face a test of their faith. Leah must learn to lean on God again and to trust that he never makes a mistake even when we fail to understand why he allows bad things to happen. Josiah on the other hand has to learn to forgive himself for the mistakes of the past and to look forward to the future. These are the same problems that we face today when tragedy strikes in our lives. We go through a period of fear and a time of searching for answers to the question of why would God allow this to happen to good people?
Available September 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
A Memory Between Us
By: Sarah Sundin
This is book two in the Wings of Glory series and in it we are introduced to Major Jack Novak. Like his brother in book one Jack is taking part in WWII as a bomber pilot. Jack is struggling with balancing his wishes to remain in the army as a pilot and with his dad's wish for him to become a minister when his army stint is over. Jack also is dealing with his own dependence on God when he is in trouble and with his dependence on himself. He faces this problem a lot when he has important decisions to make that could cost the lives of his men and innocent people if he makes the wrong choice. Does he trust in God to make a way out or does he depend on himself to know the answer?
We are also introduced to Lieutenant Ruth Doherty who is an army nurse who is fighting a terrible past that is full of secrets and shame. She first meets Jack when he is hospitalized after suffering an injury during a mission. Ruth however is not interested in a relationship with anyone and is only interested in working hard and sending home as much money as she can to help with the care of her siblings who are being raised by different family members back home in the states. When she is given the option to take a job that will give her more money to send home she takes it completely unaware of the new problems that it will cause. Ruth is struggling with a lack of faith due to the deaths of her parents and the traumatic childhood that she endured. It has left her terribly scarred and afraid to put her trust in anyone. Can she over come her past and find a Life with Jack pick up this story and find out.
I really enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading about the next Novak brother. I enjoyed the struggle that each character endured in the fact that it can be related to everyday life. We all have had things to happen in our past weither in our childhood or even as adults that we would go back and change if we could and it is only by putting trust in God that we can move on and overcoome them. Many people today also deal with the hard choice of trusting in God to come through for use or trying to fix problems on our own the best way we know how. This story does a good job of showing us what happens when we put more trust in ourselves than we do in God.
Available September 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
A Hope Undaunted
By: Julie Lessman
In this novel we are introduced to Katie O'Conner and her family who are living in Boston in the 1920's. Katie is the youngest of six children and is one of the hardest to discipline at the age of 18. Katie has her life all planned out and has no intention of veering from that plan. She will marry her boyfriend Jack and then both of them will pursue careers as lawyers. All her happy plans begin to change when she is forced to do volunteer work over the summer and is forbidden to see Jack except on weekends. Little does she realize that this summer will change the course of her life.
Luke McGee was a boy from Katie's early childhood who was the bane of her existence. Now he is a man grown and has returned to Boston to live and work. He is currently working as a lawyer for the Boston Children's Aide Society which just happens to be one of the two places that Katie is being made to volunteer at this summer. Luke is dealing with problems of his own as he tries to over come a past that helped to shape his present and as he deals with trouble finding homes for Boston's needy children.
As these two work and spend time together feelings begin to develop but little do they know the difficulty and trials that await them as the summer progresses. Can Katie let go of the plans that she has so rigidly made for her future and can Luke over come the test that arise in his life? and will these two be able to find the love that they each seek? Pick up this book and find out what happens to these two and their friends and family.
I really loved reading this story and I especially loved the characters and the shocking twists that occurred throughout the story. I loved the theme of be careful how you treat people because you never know who they will grow up to be. This book was definitely a page turner because just when you think you know what will happen next you turn the page and are hit with a surprise. I really enjoy books that keep me guessing til the very end and you are never quit sure if things will work out by the last page. Not only do the two main characters have test to over come but so do the other characters in the story as well. There is a lot of discussion about prayer and seeking for answers and guidance in the this story which I really like and I enjoyed how much love you could feel between the characters in this story and how that helped each of them to overcome the trials that they faced. I can't wait for the next Winds of Chance book to be released.
Available September 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Making Waves
By: Lorna Seilstad
This is book one in the Lake Manawa Summers series. Here we are introduced to Marguerite Westing and her family. Marguerite's father decides to take the family and spend the summer of 1895 camped at Lake Manawa, Iowa. Marguerite sees this as a chance to escape for a moment the marriage that she is being pushed into by her mother that she is not sure that she wants. While there her father takes her out on a sail boat and she falls in love with the experience and longs to sail a boat of her own. This is not however a pursuit that gentle ladies pursue according to her mother who is against her learning how to sail. Marguerite encourages her brother to learn how to sail and to take her along so that she can learn as he is being taught.
Trip Andrews is a sailing instructor who is also getting his own ship ready to compete in the sail boat races that are held every year. Trip is battling hard to gain the approval of his father and he feels that the best way to do this is to win the sail boat race this year. Trip meets Marguerite when she and her father take a ride on his boat. Later when she hatches her scheme to get her brother to take sailing lessons Trip is the man she chooses to be his teacher. When a freak accident occurs and she falls over board he bans her from his boat due to the fact that she can't swim. The more time that these two spend together strong feelings begin to emerge between them and Marguerite is forced to make some hard decisions. Add to these a secret that her father has been hiding from his family and you have a recipe for disaster and heartache. Will Marguerite follow her heart or the pressure from her mother. Pick up this book and find out how the story ends.
Available September 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
I really enjoyed reading this story and following along with the characters as they traveled on their journey of love and discovery. I especially like the theme of how wrong it is to lie and how once begun it can be hard to stop and can cause hurt in others. This is a lesson that takes a while for Marguerite to learn but she does in the end but not after it causes her a lot of pain. Lies even ones that we think are small and are harmless are still wrong. It all starts with little ones and before you know it you are pulled in much deeper than you intend to be. IT is always best to tell the truth and if not then to say nothing at all. remember the saying that Silence s Golden and that if you Can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
The Bishop
By: Steven James
In this book we are once again introduced to FBI special agent Patrick Bowers as he is once again on the case of mysterious murders. When the daughter of a prominent Washington official is brutally murdered Bowers is assigned to the case. As the killers continue on a rash of brutal killing Bowers has to use his considerable knowledge to try and stop these killers before they strike again. On top of this Bowers is trying to balance this heavy work load, teaching a class, and dealing with personal issues involving his stepdaughter Tessa. Can Bowers pull his personal life together and at the same time stop these killers before they have a chance to strike too close to home. Pick up this book and see if everything ends happily or will the killers get the last word.
This book was definitely a page turner. If you are faint of heart I would not recommend this book to you. The explanations and descriptions of the crime scenes may not be appropriate for everyone. If you are not into thrillers or suspense novels then this is not the book for you. The only thing about this book that made it hard for me to read was the constant switch from first person to third person as the story unfolds. Once I got beyond this and into the story it kept me hooked until the end and I am looking forward to the next book in the Bowers' thriller series.
Available August 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
The Seeker
By: Ann H. Gabhart
Charlotte Vance is a southern belle growing up in Kentucky in 1861. It has just been her and her father since the death of her mother many years ago. She has her life all planned out and is happy until her world comes crumbling down. First the man that she has planned to marry calls of the wedding only a month before it is to take place and tells her that he wants to join a group of shakers living at Harmony Hill. Following this news her father returns from a campaign trip with a new wife. Charlotte and her new step mother do not rub very well and this creates a lot of friction in the house. Traveling with her father and his new wife is artist Adam Wade. Adam works as an artist for Harper's Weekley doing sketches and pictures to the paper of certain events. He was pushed by his sister into painting a new portrait of the new Mrs. Vance. He runs into Charlotte in her mother's garden the night of her father's welcome home party and the spark ignites. As things continue to heat up at home between Charlotte and her new stepmother she decides to leave and join the shaker group at Harmony Hill. Mix in with this a country on the brink of civil war and all her plans are lost. Pick up this novel and find out of these two can over come adversity and find love or will they be torn apart.
This book took a while for me to warm up to in the beginning but as I continued to read I found myself enjoying the story more and more. One of the things that I really liked was the idea that life is not all about you. This is a lesson that Charlotte learns as the story unfolds. Many people today face this same view point. There are a lot of people who go day to day thinking only about themselves and what they can gain for themselves. I also liked how the characters were willing and in some cases pushed outside of their comfort zones and how they handled the adversity. I also shows how you can't judge people by their outward appearance and by how things may seem. The only way to truly get to know a person or even a specific group of people is to spend time just talking to them. Don't go through life making judgements off of other people's assumptions and beliefs. Always seek out knowledge on your own as the Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
Available July 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Courting Morrow Little
By: Laura Frantz
In this novel we are introduced to Morrow Little and her father in Red River, Kentucke. When she was little Morrow lost part of her family when a band of Indians attacked her home. Years later she is still haunted by the memory of that day. Returning home to Red River at the age of 18 she once again is faced with reminders of the past. Her father has made peace and forgiven the Indians who attacked and has even made friends with two Indians. Red Shirt is one of the Indians that her father has befriended. As it turns out he is the little boy that both she and her father nursed back to health not long after the raid on her families home. Morrow has grown into a beautiful young women and its not long before she is catching the eye of all the men at Red River Station and trouble arises. The more time that Red Shirt and Morrow spend together feelings begin to blossom between them. Along with these feelings comes the realization of just how different their two worlds are as tension and threats of war emerge between the soldiers and the Indians. Can Morrow put aside her fear and anger at the Indians for killing her family and grab a hold to the love that is in front of her, or will she let fear and anger destroy the future that she could have. Pick up this novel ad follow along with Morrow as she faces heartbreak and Love in the Kentucke wilds.
This was a very good story full of heartbreak and forgiveness and excitement. It was a definite page turning and kept me hooked until the end. I loved the overall theme of finding forgiveness and moving beyond the past. There are many people today who are carrying around hurts and pains from the past and are allowing it to hinder their future happiness. I truly felt for Morrow as she went through each trial in her life and how she managed to use faith to push forward. She, like many of us today, allow bad experiences and the actions of a few people to color our view of an entire race or to label them all as one way pr the other. This is a true story about looking not only inside your self but truly looking at others and judging them not as the world does but looking at them as Christ would. With the eyes of forgiveness, compassion, and love, also with the understanding that we all make mistakes but what is important is to learn form them and move on from that point to grow and mature into the person that God intends for us to be.
Available July 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, July 11, 2010
Touching the Clouds
By: Bonnie Leon
This novel is book one in the Alaskan Skies series. In this novel Kate Evans is an independent young women who loves flying and has been flying with her dad for years. One day a tragic accident occurs and Kate has to make peace with herself. Here several years later it is still having an effect on her life. She decided to leave home and head to Alaska to pursue her desire to become an Alaskan bush pilot. When she arrives she has to deal with a lot of stuff including proving to the men that she works with that she is just as capable as they are at flying and doing her job. While there she meets Paul Anderson who is living alone up in the Alaskan wilderness. Paul is facing demons of his own from the past and headed to the wilderness to try and find peace. Follow along with Kate and Paul as they face off against the Alaskan Wilderness and each other in this wonderful story of adventure, Romance, and forgiveness.
I really and truly enjoyed reading this novel. It was full of adventure and nail biting, page turning excitement. It kept me hooked until the end and I am looking forward to reading book 2. I loved how Kate followed her dream even though it was looked down on. She chose to follow a field that was mostly male dominated but did not let that stop her from doing what she loved. We all face this today in society where a lot of jobs are so called male dominated areas. I also loved how both Paul and Kate are dealing with issues from their pasts and how each is encouraging the other to let go of the past and to move forward. No one knows what God has in store and why he allows certain things to happen. The one thing to remember is that no matter what happens in this life God means it for our good.
Available July 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
A Love of Her Own
By: Maggie Brendan
This is book 3 in the Heart of the West series. In this story April McBride is heading out to Montana for her brother Josh's wedding. Little does she know the adventures and hardships that await her own this trip. Being the daughter of a rich cattleman she is used to the finner things in life and being waited on. During this trip she begins to realize just what is important in life and what it means to not be the center of attention and learns how to care for herself. April also learns that their is more to people than just their looks, job, or attitude. As she opens up to the people in this small town she begins to open up and let the unspoiled side of her come out she sees what it means to put others before herself and to wait to get to know a person before passing judgement. While waiting on her brother and his wife to return from their wedding trip she gets to know Wes who is a friend of her brother and breaks horses in the area. These two get off to a rocky start and it seems that every time they meet the sparks fly and so do the words. Little does April know that Wes Owen is dealing with issues from his past. Can these two put aside their differences and look beyond each other's falts and find Love. Pick up this book and follow along with these two.
I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was full of adventure and excitment as you traveld along with April on her quest to make it to her brother's wedding. I really enjoyed watching April grow into herself as she realized that thier is more to life than being waited in and being the center of attention. This is a great story if you are having trouble putting life into perspective and for just finding out how to put other people before yourself and the joy that can be found in simple and random acts of kindess. Pick up this book nad let it help you to help others.
Available June 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
The Homecoming
By: Dan Walsh
In this Novel we are reunited with Patrick Collins and his family who we were introduced to in the Novel the Unfinished Gift. His father Shawn is still home from the war in England but little does he know that he will be called upon to perform another service for the army. Katherine Townsend is the social worker who helped Patrick in the first novel but in this book she has given notice at her old job. When Shawn is assigned to a War Bonds tour that will last for four months he calls on Katherine Townsend to step in and act as Patrick's nanny while he is away. A bond forms between these two as the are pulled together and as they go through the different circumstances that arise. Pick up this book and see just what happens to Patrick, Shawn, and Katherine and see just how their story will end.
I truly loved reading this novel and was excited to see how these characters were doing. Dan Walsh has done it again in book. It was a page turner and had a few nail biting signs that had me turning the page faster to see what happens. I really enjoyed seeing these characters again and seeing that they were all doing fine but had more test and trials ahead of them. In the end it all turns out right and even though there is one sad part to the story it all comes right in the end.
Available June 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
This Fine Life
By: Eva Marie Everson
In this novel Mariette Puttnam has returned home after graduating from high school to face the future ahead of her. Her father wishes her to go on to college so that she can take over the family business while her mother wishes for her to become a proper young woman and settled down into marriage and doing all the things a young woman of breeding should. One day she runs into Thayne Scott in the stairwell of her fathers factory. As these two continue to bump into each other a romance develops but when her family finds out these two are forbidden to see each other. Risking all these two take matter into their own hands and marry little realizing that the road ahead of them will be a rocky one. Especially when Thayne decides that he wants to be a minister. Pick up this book and follow along with Thayne and Mariette as they try to make their marriage work and face the daily challenges that will arise in their lives.
I really enjoyed reading this novel and following along with the lives of the characters. This was a great story about following your heart and that no matter how hard the road you must always stay true to each other. It was a great story about living your own life and making your own decisions regardless of how others may feel. Sometimes we have to step out on faith and trust God to lead the way. It also shows just how important communication is to any relationship and that love can indeed conquer all.
Available May 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
It Had to Be You
By: Janice Thompson
This is book three in the Weddings By Bella series and like those before it is full of drama and excitement. In this story Bella is in the processing of planning a forties style wedding for her aunt and uncle as well as planning her own wedding. When her uncle's long term friend shows up to take part in the weeding along with all of their family from Italy the sparks start flying. Can Bella help her family come together and over come hurt feelings, pull off this wedding despite the problems that keep occurring, and pull off her own wedding in time. Pick up this book and see what happens in the final chapter of Bella's story.
Janice Thompson has done it again in this third story about Bella. I absolutely loved this story and the inspirational messages to be found in it. I liked that it dealt with how important inner beauty is when compared to outer beauty. I loved the message of change and forgiveness that is carried out in this story. I especially liked the bond of family and how that no matter what happens family has to stick together and how they especially pull together during a crisis.
Available May 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
In Harm's Way
By: Irene Hannon
This is book three in the Heroes of Quantico series. In this book FBI agent Nick Bradley gets invovlved in a missing baby case when he ruuns into Rachel Sutton who has a very bizarre story to tell. Rachel Sutton runs across a lost and tattered Raggedy Ann doll and when she holds it in her hands it gives her a very strong feeling of terror. This story is full of twists and turns that eill leave you breathless. There are a lot of secrests revealed in the event of this investigation. Can these two people find love dispite the threats to Rachel's life and can they solve the mystery of the missing baby and unite her safely with her mother. Pick up this book and see for yourself.
I really really enjoyed reading this book. I was a page turner and it kept me turning pages til the end. The secrets that were uncovered as the story proressed made it even better. Its hard to believe that things likr this could happen but you see it everyday in the news. Thankfully unlike most of the stories that you see on the news this one has a happy ending.
Available April 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Too Close to Home
By: Lynette Eason
In this novel Detective Connor Wolfe has his hands full trying to solve the case of several missing teens who have begun to turn up dead. He is also having trouble dealing with his own headstrong teenage daughter. He is joined in his search to find the remaining missing girls by FBI special Agent Samantha Cash who is an expert on computers. With these two working together can they find the remaining girls in time? There are also a lot of twists and turns in this story that add to the excitement. Can Detective Wolfe solve the mystery and also deal with the trouble at home before it is too late? This is a dramatic, suspenseful, story that will keep the pages turning til the end. Just when you think you have the story figured out you are thrown another twist that will keep you guessing.
I really loved reading this novel because it was so action packed and suspenseful. It definitely was a page turner. I also like the true to life aspect of the story, this is a good book for all teenage girls to read especially since a lot of them are into computers and going to chat rooms. It really brings home to parents that they should always be aware of what their children are doing on the computer and also their cellphones. If you are looking for a gripping page turner that will keep you on your toes as you read then I recommend this book.
Available April 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Promise of Morning
By: Ann Shorey
This is book two in the At Home in Beldon Grove series. In this story we are introduced to Ellie Craig who is a preacher's wife living in small town Beldon Grove Illinois. She is married to Matthew Craig who is the pastor of Beldon Grove's only small church. Ellie is dealing with the loss of three children and is starting to feel alone even though she has an aunt and uncle, other children and even her husband. When a stranger arrives in town their lives are turned upside down when he challenges Matthew for the pastoral position. As the rift grows between Ellie and her family and between Matthew and the towns people we see how these two characters must find their Faith in God and learn to trust in him. We also see how God can take any situation and work it out for his good.
I think that this is a wonderful story of forgiveness and trust. It shows that no matter what choices we make God can turn them around and us them to his glory. This was a beautifully written story with a lot of twists and turns. I liked the fact that it portrayed the pastor and his family as real people with real problems. I think that some people feel that because someone is a pastor that their lives are perfect and they don't have a worry in the world. It also shows how even pastors can have a weakness in faith and what plan God has for them.
Available March 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Scattered Petals
By: Amanda Cabot
This is book two in the Texas Dreams series. In this novel Priscilla Morton is looking for adventure but little does she know just what she is getting into. She and her family are heading to Texas to for a wedding. During this trip her parents are killed and she has to indure the one thing that no woman should have to go through. She is rescued by a Texas Ranger who takes her the rest of the way to Texas. It is while she is here that she has to learn to trust in men again especially Zachary Webster who reminds her of the men that attacked and killed her parents. Little does she know that Zach is dealing with his own memories of the mistakes that he made in his past. When necessity forces these two together it leads to a whole new set of problems and difficult situatuions. Can Priscilla learn to love and trust again and can Zach learn to let go of the mistakes of the past? Pick up this Novel and see what happens to these two wonderful characters.
I really enjoyed reading this novel is was a page turner. I loved the message of hope and forgivness found in this story. I liked how the author took what started out as a terrible tragedy in the beginning of the story and turned it into a happy ending. This story is full of inspirational moments that will help anyone who is suffering from a lack of faith. No matter what you are going through God can turn it around and reveal a blessing when it all seems to be going wrong. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good story with a great message.
Available March 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
A Distant Melody
By: Sarah Sundin
This is book one in the Wings of Glory series and it is centered around WWII. In this story Allie is set to marry Baxter, her parents choice of husband, but when she is invited to her friend Betty's wedding her resolve changes. It is during this week of freedom away from her parents that she meets Walt Novak. Walt is a pilot in the Army Air force and this is his last furlough before he heads of to join the fight. During this time these two begin to grow close in friendship and realize just how much they have in common. When it is time for them to part they agree to write to each other.
I really enjoyed this story because it really brings home just how out of control lies can become. It shows how important it is to tell the truth no matter the circumstances. There was a lot of reference to scripture and staying true to God an what he leading you to do even if you don't understand it at the time. It can truly be scary to drop everything and trust in the Lord to handle it but that what it means to have faith. As it says in the scripture obedience is better than sacrifice to the Lord.
Available March 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
By: Jill Eileen Smith
I really enjoyed this book because it really helped to bring the Scriptures to life. I loved that the author placed the scriptures in the beginning of each chapter to help the readers to keep up. I have often tried to read this same story in the Bible and picture what it must have truly been like to live and face these trial along with David. This story shows the true meaning of sacrifice and how if we are faithful to God he will fight our battles for us and bring us the victory. The overall message in this story is a positive one and a true story of dedication to God's word no matter the circumstances. Keep the faith and it will all work as it says in scripture, all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose.
Available Feburaury 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Swinging on A Star
By: Janice Thompson
This is book two in the Weddings By Bella series. In this story Bella is bout to plan her most daring wedding yet, a Renaissance themed wedding. The only question is can she keep the surprise best man a secret. Trying to hide this Hollywood superstar from the paparazzi is a hard job especially considering that he is staying at her house and her aunt has been chosen to star on Food Network and the camera men are scheduled to arrive right before the wedding. Add to this uncooperative weather, a feuding aunt and uncle who can't get along when in the same room, and a small town and you have a great book just waiting to be read. Things get even crazier when Bella discovers that Brock, the best man, has taken interest in her. Now she must balance the sparks between DJ, her boyfriend, and Brock. Can she handle all this stress, pull off the perfect wedding, and keep peace in her house. Pick up this book and find out.
I really enjoyed reading this book the characters were great and there was enough excitement going on to keep the pages turning. I loved the references to God and how he always has something better in store for us. this book was full of neighbors helping neighbors and really captured to feel of small town life. It was a very well written story that flowed great from beginning to end. The end wrapped up nicely but left just enough to have me waiting to read the next insert in the Weddings By Bella series.
Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Dreams that Won't Let Go
By: Stacy Hawkins Adams.
Dreams That Won't Let Go is the third book in the Jubilant Soul series. This novel is about three siblings; Indigo, Ruben, and Yasmin, who have been raised by their grandparents since their real parents were killed in an accident. Indigo Burns is excited about her upcoming wedding to Max Shepherd. Everything seems to be running smooth until her brother Ruben decides to move his family to Jubilant , Texas to be closer to his family. Things in this family began to unravel fast with the return of Ruben. When secrets are revealed there are a lot of hurt feelings and misunderstandings that have to be cleared up. Indigo must learn to forgive her brother for past hurts and misunderstandings and to forgive her parents/grandparents for what she sees as their neglect when he comes back to town. Her younger sister Yasmin has to learn how to chase her dreams but also how to find forgiveness for her parents/grandparents and what she sees as them ruining her career. Ruben has to make peace with a promise that he made to their parents before they died that he feels like he has been unable to keep and he must also learn to open up and tell his family the secret that he has been keeping locked inside all these years. This is a great story of love and forgiveness that everyone should read if they are holding on to old hurts that are straining their relationship with their family.
I loved how the characters in this family are so real and each has their own set of problems to overcome. I enjoyed following along with the story and watching as each character evolved and realized what they needed to do to make peace with themselves and not only that but what they needed to do to be able to move ahead out of the past and become a real family again. I think a lot of families have these kinds of issues or some similar to these and are clueless as to how to deal with them. Most people worry about hurting someones feelings so they keep things bottled up and let them continue to cause hurt. The best way to handle these kinds of problems is to pray for guidance and let the Lord lead you into how to best bring up these issues. Pick up Dreams that Won't Let Go and see how this family comes together through the pain and secrets of the past.
Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Songs of Deliverance
By: Marilynn Griffith
The four main characters in this story are Zeely, Ron, Brian, and Grace. They have all been friends since school and were given up on by most people except for one teacher. When she falls ill these four friends are reunited and the secrets of the past are brought to light. Zeely and Ron were once involved but a miss understanding in the past caused them to go there separate ways. A tragic situation caused Grace to leave town for a while but she has returned stronger for it. This book is full of secrets and plot twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat and wondering what will happen next. Can Love, truth and forgiveness overcome the hurts and secrets of the past? Read this book and see how these four friends find love and unity during a time of sadness and uncertainty.
I thought that this was a great book. I really enjoyed the characters and how real they are. I loved the message of forgiveness and how you can never be sure just how things will turn out. The only draw back to this story is that it jumps from one character's point of view to another so it can be kind of confusing to follow.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Jenna's Cowboy
The two main characters in this book are Jenna Callahan Colby and Nate Langley. Jenna is home living with her parents and is learning to find peace in raising her son and working as a parner on her father's ranch. Nate langley left small town Callahan Crossing and joined the army after 9/11. Nate has returned to home to help his dad with his farm and runs into Jenna. what follows next is a wonderful story is healing for both characters and a renewing of love that started years earlier and has never died. To make things difficult Nate is dealing with issues following his tour in the army and Jenna is recovering from the a divorce. Can these two over come their difficulties and capture a love that never died? Pick up this book and see for yourself how Faith, Love, and Friendship help these two to find themselves.
I really loved this book for several reasons. First thing that I really loved was the use of Religion throughout this story. There are several mentions of prayer and the importance of it no matter the situation. I also liked that one of the characters whos was in the army is facing some of the same issues that real soldiers are dealing with after having served in the armed forces. I think that this book will be great for the family members of soldiers to read so thath they will have some idea of what they may have to face when they return home. I loved the devotion to family and friends in this story. There is sooo much love and support in this book it made for a Great Read. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a geat love story with great information throughout.
Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Choice
By: Suzanne Woods Fisher
This story takes place in the Amish community in Lancaster County. Carrie Weaver is an Amish girl who has fallen in love with Solomon Riehl. She is ready to leave the Amish community and follow him as he leaves to become a pitcher for the Lancaster Barnstormers. When tragedy strikes in Carrie's family these plans change and there are hard choices to be made. In each part of this book all the characters are faced with difficult choices that must be made and the results that follow. Some choices are made without due consideration and the results are not what Carrie and Solomon expect.This story helps readers to see how things that we think are meant for us are not and how God causes things to happen to help us to fully see the plans that he has for us. Each character must learn the important lesson of forgiveness and learn from the things that have happened in the past to have a happy future.
I really enjoyed this book because it helped me to face some of the choices that I have had to make in my own life. This book really shows that no matter the plans that we make God has bigger and better things in store for us. It helps to encourage forgiveness and the importance of learning from the past and moving on to face the future with a new positive outlook.
Available January 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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(Sept. 22, 2010) – The Lone Star College System Small Business Development Center Advisory Council has selected 15 finalists for its 24rd Annual Small Business of the Year awards.
Each year, members of the LSCS SBDC Advisory Council select and recognize successful small businesses that make an impact in the local community and on the economy.
Nominees were gathered from the community and 15 finalists were selected, three finalists from each of the five college service areas, on the basis of leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, business growth, and contribution to the community.
All 15 finalists are first recognized at a luncheon on Oct. 19 and then the winners – one from each of the five college service areas – will be recognized at the 2010 24rd Annual Small Business of the Year awards banquet on Nov. 18.
"The 15 finalists for this year's award represent some of the best companies in our area," said Tammie Jeffers, chairperson of the council's nomination committee. "As usual, we receive a lot of great nominees from the community and selecting the best of those becomes more difficult every year."
"This is the 24rd year that we are able to continue our tradition of honoring these successful small business owners," said Sal Mira, executive director of the LSCS SBDC. "Each of these business owners makes special contributions to the community and we're proud to be able to give these owners a moment in the spotlight through the annual awards recognition. They deserve it."
The 2010 24th Annual Small Business of the Year finalists are: from LSC-CyFair – Energy Capital Credit Union, Randall Dixon; Steamboat House Restaurant, Charlie Fogarty; Peak Financial Group, Janine Moore, Tracey Brundrett and Darrell Ellisor; from LSC-Kingwood – Spring Chicken Travel, Sandra Rogers; Kingwood Chiropractic Associates, Dr. Kyle Buchan, Dr. M. Cody McComb; Danell's Gifts and Florals, Danell Fields; from LSC-Montgomery – Accurate Inspect, Lisa and Larry Fleming; Tough Law Firm, Bruce Tough; Outback Western Wear, Michelle and Chris O'Rourke; from LSC-North Harris – A Dog's Life Pet Salon and Boutique, Carol Fellbaum; Texas Tutor Professionals, Zandra Draper, Dr. Alexander Warren; ClearChoice Orthodontic Associates, Dr. Raymond McLendon; and from LSC-Tomball – Deborah Hroch and Associates, Deborah Hroch; Allied Siding and Windows, Leonard Courtright; Graco Awards Enterprises, Tom Tucker.
The 24th annual awards banquet will be held on Thursday, Nov. 18 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.
The LSCS SBDC works with existing companies to help them get started, grow and compete in today's global economy. SBDC services are available for companies in every phase of the business life cycle, helping entrepreneurs make sound decisions and succeed. For more information about the SBDC visit sbdc.LoneStar.edu/
With more than 69,000 students in credit classes for fall 2010, and a total enrollment of more than 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.


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>> If gum dries up, add a little vinegar and stir.
>> Store nail polish bottles in the refrigerator to prevent the polish from drying up.
>> To make Aluminium vessels look good again, rub them with emery paper. Mere washing can't remove the black stains.
>> If an onion is too sharp in taste, wash, drain and toss into some beaten curd. Add a dash of salt and pepper, it becomes a tasty raitha.
>> Save the peel of apples, cucumbers and peaches. Grind them and add to the ingredients of a green chutney (coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, coconut, salt and sugar). It makes a tasty and nutritious chutney and when mixed with curd makes an unusual raita.
>> Never scrape burnt leftovers from casseroles. Soak in a weak solution of vinegar, salt and soapy warm water for an hour or so. The stuck particles will come off very easily, without scratching the dish.
>> Always soak cauliflower in warm salted water for some time to get rid of the tiny insects sometimes present deep inside the florets and not visible to the eye.
>> Adding a little dry rice to sugar while grinding it, will keep it from becoming lumpy.
>> To get a dry sketch pen working again, pour three or four drops of hot water into the sponge tube inside and wait a while.
>> If grilled doors or windows start getting rusty, scrape off the rust carefully and paint the area immediately. You can also use a metal primer instead of paint.
>> To remove mud stains from clothes, soak and wash them in water collected after boiling potatoes.
>> Easiest way to chop raisins. Sprinkle some flour over them so they don't stick. Cut with a small kitchen scissors as required.
>> Add a few pinches of turmeric, a small spoon of ghee, to dal before pressure cooking. This will impart a better flavour to the dal.
>> Rub the soles of new footwear (leather soled) with some sandpaper to keep from slipping on polished floors.
>> Add a pinch of soda bicarb to the water to boil peas etc. faster and also to retain their bright green colour.
>> Use a mixture of lemon juice and glycerine in equal parts to dip nails which are brittle and bruised to make them stronger and shinier. Repeat process regularly if the case is extreme.
>> Store chopped vegetables in airtight plastic containers in the fridge to keep from browning and drying up.
>> Add some salt or vinegar drops while washing vegetables and greens to make them clean and germ free, eg. cauliflower, spinach, etc.
>> If curds have become too sour to eat as is, tie as above for 3-4 hours, add milk and use in raitas, curd rice, etc.
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>> Place some soda bicarb open in a small shallow dish in the fridge. This will disallow odours of one dish mixing into another. Eg. milk and guavas.
>> Place a folded cloth under any vessel which you have to whip in. You will have a better grip of the vessel since it will not slip over the worksurface. This holds good while mixing cake batter, icings, whipping, etc.
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>> Add contents of a capsule of b complex to the water in your vase to make the flowers last longer.
>> To bake potatoes crisp and brown, soak the peeled potatoes in hot water for a while, pat dry and pierce all over with a fork before placing them in hot fat along with the roast.
>> If fish is to be stored for more than a day, clean it, rub with salt, turmeric and if liked, a dash of vinegar before freezing.
>> If dried herbs are used in a recipe, crush them first to release their fragrance.
>> To freeze stock of your choice, eg., tomato, mixed vegetable as above, spinach, etc., prepare thick stock and cool to room temperature. Transfer to icecube trays and freeze to make solid cubes. Remove cubes and transfer to a freezable polythene bag, with an airseal. Remove excess air, seal tight. Store in freezer and use cubes as required.
>> Make a concentrated solution of bleaching powder and water. Apply on stained surfaces and wash basins in a bathroom (tiles, etc., not metallic), leave overnight. Wash clean with water next day. Will keep the bathroom sparkling.
>> Cut a small piece of the base of flower stalks each day, and add a capsule contents of B complex to the vase water, to make cut flowers last longer.
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>> Use varied coloured doughs like green one above, to make shapes (leaves, cherries, braids, etc.) and deep fry on low till done. Decorate a variety of festive dishes like baked casseroles, au gratins, pulaos, etc. with them. Store in airtight containers for 2-3 days.
>> Crush chikki coarsely and use as nougat over cakes and icecreams. Use nuts of your choice.
>> Blanch green leafy vegetables ( fenugreek, spinach, etc.) in boiling water for 2 minutes. Hold under cold running water, press out excess water, store in freezer for about 2 weeks without spoiling.
>> Shake the vegetables loose in the plastic bag before thawing, to distribute the heat evenly.
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>> Place a large bowl half full of water, microwave on high till it comes to a boil. Remove and clean oven with a moist cloth, to remove grime and grease. Clean then as usual with warm soapy water dipped cloth.
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>> Soak burnt pans with a weak solution of domestic ammonia and water. After an hour rub with used lemon peels dipped in salt. Wash with soap for a clean, clean pan.
>> If pizza sauce (or gravies) has become very thin, thicken by adding 2 slices of dayold bread, run in a mixie to make very fine crumbs. Using too much cornflour may make the sauce taste pasty.
>> Clean unreachable places and crevices in ovens and waffle trays etc. by using old tootbrushes dipped in soda bi carb. Then wipe clean with a soft cloth.
>> Place tomatoes in hot water for 5-7 minutes, before using for easier peeling and better taste in any recipe where tomatoes are required to be cooked.
>> Rub used lemon halves dipped in salt over greasy pans, and wipe clean with an old newspaper before washing. This will remove all the extra grease and make the washing easier. You may even rub some flour instead.
>> When carrying many food packets while travelling, use either transparent polythene bags or put a name sticker on each foil pack etc. so that guessing, opening and searching is avoided. When food is used up, use these bags to collect your litter on the way.


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Girls in White Dresses 3
After taking a peek at the rich and famous, and complete strangers on their wedding day for some inspiration, I thought I'd complete my White Dresses series with some old family photos.
Gordon and Evelyn, my mother's parents, on their wedding day- 1955.
I'm not to sure on the details of the wedding itself, but I know this picture was taken afterwards at the family business- a funeral parlor. While gladiolas are traditionally considered a funeral flower, Gramma and Pa used the flowers for their wedding because they were on hand.
To this day the flower is very special to them, and they grow dozens of glads in their garden.
Gramma did not wear a wedding dress, both she and Pa wore suits.
John and Roseanna, my father's parents, on their wedding day- 1961.
To the dismay, I imagine, of their parents (who probably wanted to them have a proper wedding) my grandparents snuck off and eloped during the summer of 1961.
If I'm remembering the story correctly, they went to a church in Niagara Falls, NY, to get hitched.
My grandpa's sister likes to tell this story about Grandma and Grandpa's wedding: the whole family knew that they were going to run off and get married, but it was all a matter of when. My great aunt, who was already married and living elsewhere, recalls calling her mother daily to find out whether or not Grandpa's razor was still in the bathroom. Once it disappeared, they knew that Grandma and Grandpa had gone off to tie the knot.
I'm quite certain Grandma wore a polished cotton dress to her wedding.
It's just so simple, and probably not specifically intended to be a wedding dress, but it suits Grandma perfectly.
As "punishment" for their secret wedding, my great-grandma, Vada, requested the happy couple have a professional photograph taken in their wedding clothes.
So glad she did, it has to be one of my favorite photographs of the two of them.
Finally, Randy and Peggy, my parents, on their wedding day- 1981.
They had a small wedding, with only family in observance, at a winter garden in Niagara Falls, NY.
After the wedding, they returned to mom's parent's house for a simple reception.
I asked my mom about her dress, if she would like me to wear it for my wedding, but she didn't seem thrilled with the idea, which is fine. Her dress looks very 70s, victorian/prairie chic- her description of it was "cheap."
Below is a picture of my parents drinking out of their wedding chalice.
This cup still exists and I'm trying to talk my beau into drinking out of it at our wedding. We don't have many traditions, but it is the perfect time to start a new one!
My dress arrived on Tuesday and it fits like a glove.
It's lacy and white and everything a wedding dress ought to be, I think it's a keeper (huzzah!).
Now that I look at the wedding dresses that came before me, I realize exactly how over the top my dress and our wedding is going to be.......
but, that is a discussion for future posts!
Until then, happy sailing!