PaperMate InkJoy Gel Pen Review.

I love this pen! It's has such great color and I was surprise to find how little it smears and it doesn't bleed through my paper. It also writes really smoothly. 

 I love the unique design most of all, it has a really cute hearts at the top of the pen that add a cute touch. 

*I recieved this product free for reviewing it, words are my own. 

Sahale Snacks Review.

                                      

I had the opportunity of sampling Sahale snacks free through crowd tap. 

My crowdkit came with different assortments of Sahale snacks such as Salted Camamel Apple Peacan Layed Nut Bar's, Almond Vanilla Latte Layed But Bar's and a packet of Almonds and also Pomegranate Vanilla Cashews. 

The salted Carmel Apple Peacan but bar was interesting, it has great texture as well as good flavor's.

I didn't really care for the Almond Vanilla Latte layered but bar. If you like Latte's I'm sure you'd like this but I'm just not a Latte fan. 

I enjoyed the Cashews they were really tasty! I put them in my strawberry yogurt. It was good! 

*I recieved this product free from crowd tap in exchange for an honest review.

The Hiding Place Review.

Publishers Description: 

"Every experience God gives us . . . is the perfect preparation for the future only He can see."--Corrie ten Boom
Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable evangelists of the twentieth century. In World War II she and her family risked their lives to help Jews and underground workers escape from the Nazis, and for their work they were tested in the infamous Nazi death camps. Only Corrie among her family survived to tell the story of how faith ultimately triumphs over evil.

Here is the riveting account of how Corrie and her family were able to save many of God's chosen people. For 35 years millions have seen that there is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still. Now The Hiding Place, repackaged for a new generation of readers, continues to declare that God's love will overcome, heal, and restore.

"A groundbreaking book that shines a clear light on one of the darkest moments of history."--Philip Yancey, author, The Jesus I Never Knew 
"Ten Boom's classic is even more relevant to the present hour than at the time of its writing. We . . . need to be inspired afresh by the courage manifested by her family."--Jack W. Hayford, president, International Foursquare Church; chancellor, The King's College and Seminary

"The Hiding Place is a classic that begs revisiting. Corrie ten Boom lived the deeper life with God. Her gripping story of love in action will challenge and inspire you!"--Joyce Meyer, best-selling author and Bible teacher

My take: 

I really enjoyed this book. It was a little boring at first, but as I continued reading it started getting more and more interesting. It's such an amazing story. The memoir is a true account of Corrie Ten Boom's experience in German occupied Holans during WWII (and afterwards in prisons and concentration camps.) The most amazing thing to me is she was not Jewish. She was a Dutch Christian who freely sacrificed her own life, and the lives of those she loved most, to fight against cruelty and hate. I loved the paradox of tragedy not told as a tragedy. Unimaginably hossible things happen...and yet it's told as a story of forgiveness and gratitude for the constant miracles and mercies of God. 

*Recommends for any reader interested in the Holocaust, or in Cheistianity. 

*I recieved a free copy of this book from the Bethany House Publishers, as part of their book review program. 

Fire & Ice

 

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From the back cover: 

Saddle up for mysteries and laughs 

with the WILDE sisters! 

Bailey Wilde is the oldest sister — and the one who takes care of everyone else in her family. But after her sisters marry and move away, her little homestead becomes bleak and lonely, expecially during the long winter months. In a moment of weakness, Bailey agrees to a wild plan concocted by her neighbor, Gage Coulter. 

Gage is an honest man, but he didn't make his fortune by being weak. He won't break the law, but he'll push as hard as he can within it. Five thousand acres of excellent grazing land is lost to him because Bailey's homestead is located right across the entrance to a canyon full of lush grass. Gage has to regain access to this land— and he's got to go through Bailey to do it. So he makes a proposal... 

Can these two independent, life-toughened homesteaders finally loosen up enough to earn each other's respect— and maybe find love in the process? 

My take: 

Mary Connealy's book Fire And Ice is the third book in the Wilde At Heart series. I've read all three books and this one is by far my favorite. Both Bailey and Gage are interesting people They had quite a few similarities but also just enough difference to make it interesting. There were some twists and turns that kept the story going in a way that I just seemed to fly through the story. It kept me interested. 

*I recieved a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. As part of their book review program. 

Now & Forever book review.

                   Now & Forever 

                By: Mary Connealy 

From the back cover: 

SHANNON WILDE IS THE MIDDLE  SISTER — and the one who loves animals. She's a established her own Homestead and is raising sheep for there wool. Things are going fine… Until Shannon gets swept over a cliff by Matthew Tucker!

Tucker seizes every opportunity to get away from civilization, but one particular walk in the woods in with him sprinting away from an angry grizzly and plunging into a raging river, accidentally taking Shannon wild with it Tucker seizes every opportunity to get away from civilization, but one particular walk in the woods inns with him sprinting away from an angry grizzly and plunging into a raging river, accidentally taking Shannon wild with him. Third venture in the wilderness results in the solitary mountain man finding himself hitched to a young woman with a passel of relatives, a homestead, and a flock of sheep to care for. And trying to hurt the women he's falling in love with sets off something he never expected. 

As Tucker and Shannon learn to live with each other, strange things begin to happen on Shannon's land. Someone clearly wants to drive her off, but whoever it is apparently didn't count Tucker. Trying to scare Matthew Tucker just makes him mad— and trying to hurt the women 

What I thought about the book: 

This book had a way of keeping my attention at the beginning of the story it was interesting but I lost interest after a few chapters. The story has some highly unrealistic elements to it and the story moved rather slowly. The writer style was a bit choppy and hard to understand at times, as well. This is the second book in the series Wild At Heart I reviewed the first book one of my earlier blog post. Now and forever has a wonderful spiritual message that God is in control and he cares about everything that concerns us, and he can heal all our wounds, even the ones we let no one see.

*I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers for an honest review.

Your Life Still Counts.

                                              

From the Back Cover

God still has a plan for you--not in spite of your past, but because of it!
Do regret and shame over your failures, sins, and shortcomings make you wonder how you could ever be loved, much less used, by a holy God? Tracie Miles felt the same way until she discovered the path to healing, peace, and significance. 

She helps you recognize that God not only has a purpose for you, but He has prepared you for your divine purpose based specifically on the experiences of your past.

Through her own story and stories from other women who have discovered God's purpose for their lives because of adverse experiences, Tracie helps you see how God can turn pain into purpose. You will find forgiveness and healing from the troubles of your past, discover the courage to step out of your comfort zone to help others find hope and strength, and be inspired to step into the beautiful future God divinely designed for you. 

My take: 

I requested to review Your Life Still Counts by Tracie Miles Because of the subtitle: How God uses your past to create a beautiful future. I requested this book in hopes that it would help me in my journey to better understand Gods character and teach me to move beyond my past. Tracie's book contains not only her story, but also the stories of many women who have walked through difficult trials and broken pieces. I expessialy enjoyed reading the testimonies of other women included after each chapter. Tracie gets real with her readers affording them the opportunity to see that it is okay to have made mistakes. She highlight the importance of moving forward from those mistakes and allowing God to turn your past into a purpose. To reach into lives of others and ultimately bring Him glory. 

A few quotes from the book:

"It's time to stop allowing yesterday's mistakes to weigh down your past, stifle your present, and hold you back from your future purpose." 

"So many lives have been damaged by the evil in this world. So many women share struggles that evoke insecurity, pain, Shane, regreat, sadness, guilt, and worthlessness. So many women think they are all alone. . . That they are the only one with s shameful secret or skeleton in the closet. . . The only one who can't get past the pain. . . The only one who has made a mistake. . . The only one who can't forgive herself. . . The only one who was violated or hurt. . . The only one who believes she has no purpose Imin life. But once women she countless others on blended knee, surrendering their pain, it becomes obvious that are not alone. And they often also realize that God actually never left them. He has been with them always even when they didn't feel or sense His presence." 

* I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. 

The Princess Within.

        

       

                From the back cover

It's time to get ready for the ball.Girls of all ages want to feel like Cinderella at the ball. But maybe you feel more like Cinderella before the ball--overlooked, inadequate, hurting, maybe even used and abused. Sometimes it's hard to feel beautiful, in God's eyes or your own, when something or someone has robbed you of your inner beauty. 

Serita Ann Jakes understands those feelings. She knows how past failures and present hurts can prevent you from realizing your true identity in Jesus Christ. She has helped hundreds of girls work through personal struggles, and now she wants to help you. Whether you're struggling with poor self-esteem, difficult friendships, family problems, secret shame, or something else, above all, she wants you to know, 

You are a princess--a daughter of the King! 

Serita Ann's insights and encouragement will give you the courage and strength to shed your tattered rags and find your inner princess--and to walk in confidence as a young woman who knows her true beauty comes from a Christ-honoring life.

My take: 

Ill start by saying that I did not finish this book. I tried to, but I could not force myself to waste anymore time finishing The Princess Within. This book is written for teens I am 21 years old and felt like I was close enough to the age range to really give this book a review from the perspective of a younger girl. 

The book jumps from topic to topic without much cohesion or flow-through. I think this book could be more helpful to some people but it definitely wasn't written for a more sheltered girl. I believe Serina Ann James wrote this book for teens who have messed up relationships and boyfriends. 

*I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.