Author Archives: Becky

“If You Were Me and Lived in….Russia” by Carole P. Roman

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Becky

A Ruble for Your Thoughts Pack your bags, and put on your traveling clothes!  It is time to embark on more world travels with Carole Roman as she describes what it is like for children growing up in diverse parts … Continue reading →

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A Gluten-Free Recipe

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Becky

Our Easy Ribs with Jason’s Rub 2 1/2 lbs (about) Pork Spare Ribs Jason’s Rub* Preheat oven to 275⁰ F. Rinse ribs well. Grease a large baking pan,  with oil or shortening. Place ribs in a single layer in the … Continue reading →

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“Paws in the Piazza” by Jerilyn McIntyre

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Becky

Ciao Harley! This book is geared toward children aged ten to fourteen years old.  It is soft-bound, contains ninety-four pages, and is slightly over-sized.  This story is about cat named Harley who has traveled with his human family for an … Continue reading →

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“The Princess Within For Teens” by Serita Ann Jakes

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Becky

Wait For Your Prince This book was written for teenage girls to help them cope with different dilemmas they might face in today’s world.  She especially focuses on a girl’s self-esteem, and temptations that could be real pitfalls in a … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway “Wherever the River Runs” by Kelly Minter*

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Becky

Rollin’ Down the River This book contains fascinating true accounts of Kelly Minter’s experiences on trips she made to South America. Little did this Nashville author know that when she signed with a Christian record label, she set in motion … Continue reading →

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“All for a Sister” by Allison Pittman

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Becky

…”You Meant Evil Against Me, but God Meant it for Good…” This is a fascinating story of the possible murder of an infant, the misuse of wealth, and a miscarriage of justice.  Dana Lundgren, the daughter of a desperately poor … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Identical

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Becky

Rated PG I recently had the opportunity to see an advanced viewing of the upcoming movie, The Identical. This is the story of identical twin boys, that are separated at birth, and neither one knows they have a twin.  The … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway “Enough: Ten Things We Should be Telling Teenage Girls” by Kate Conner*

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Becky

Do You Have Enough? This book contains practical, common sense advice for teenage girls, mixed in with wisdom from the Bible.  It is based on a list the author made called, “Ten Things I Want to Tell Teenage Girls.”  She … Continue reading →

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“Work for the Wicked” by Wilson Lanue

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Becky

Make Him An Offer He Can’t Refuse This is a collection of short stories about a quirky hit man, Buck Yates, who works for the mob.  Although he has no hesitation about killing someone–and he is quite good at his … Continue reading →

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“If You Were Me and Lived In….KENYA” by Carole P. Roman

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Becky

JAMBO! (Hello) This is a children’s book telling about life, and the way people live, in the country of Kenya. Each of the twenty-six pages is colored, and half the pages contain brightly illustrated pictures. This soft, paper-bound-book, is aimed toward … Continue reading →

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