Monthly Archives: July 2013

“We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook” by Becky Johnson and Rachel Randolph

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Becky

I had thought this was going to be a cookbook, and though it does have some recipes, mostly it is a book about mother and daughter team, Becky Johnson and Rachel Randolph. Becky and Rachel both provide some interesting reminisces about … Continue reading →

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“Prairie Song” by Mona Hodgson Liked it with Reservations

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Becky

This is a tale about a group of people who leave St. Charles, Missouri, in wagon trains to go to California.  The story takes place shortly after the Civil War. The book mainly focuses on two characters.  The first is … Continue reading →

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“Courage to Change” by Elizabeth Maddrey

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Becky

This is the story of Phil Reid, a lawyer who had been married, and was an alcoholic.  He became a follower of Christ, changed his life, and quit drinking.  His wife, Brandi, was unhappy that he no longer drank with … Continue reading →

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“Intentional Walk” by Rob Rains

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Becky

This book covers the first year, 2012, that Mike Matheny became the manager of the Saint Louis Cardinals baseball team.  More specifically it is the story of the Christian players on the team. Eighteen men gave testimonies of their Christian … Continue reading →

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