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How sweet it is

A Review of How Sweet it is by Robin Lee Hatcher

The title fits this book well! A sweet story where you will find yourself relating with the characters. Holly gave up on her dreams long ago when she inherited her late uncle’s restaurant and her fiance abandoned her. Holly is struggling financially so she rents out the basement apartment. Jed, the new tenant, is having his own problems. His father suspends production of Jed’s business until he works out things with his brother.
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Who I am with You

Who I am With You by Robin Lee Hatcher

Another heartwarming faith-filled novel by Robin Lee Hatcher! It’s a story of love, healing, and forgiveness. Jessica is widowed, pregnant, and harboring a secret of her husband’s betrayal. Ridley, her new neighbor, is also dealing with his own hurts.
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The Dating Charade

A Review of The Dating Charade by Melissa Ferguson

The Dating Charade will have you laughing from start to finish! It’s a sweet story of two people who start dating. They each end up with three kids but decide to keep it from one another. Cassie and Jett’s story is lighthearted and fun but also deals with tough issues like foster care and adoption. I loved this book and recommend it.
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Keep Showing Up

3 Things I Learned from Keep Showing Up + A Giveaway!

In the book Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy author Karen Ehman takes a look at what it means to keep showing up in marriage. Today, I will share three things I learned from Keep Showing Up.
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Parent

Read This if You Want to Be a Better Parent {and a giveaway!}

Parenting. One of the toughest but also most rewarding jobs. If you’re anything like me, you know there are areas you could be a better parent. I finished a book this past weekend that rocked my parenting world. It challenged, convicted and encouraged me all in one. When you read Parents Rising by Arlene Pellicane, don’t forget your boots because your toes will get stepped on. But, I assure you, it’s totally worth it!
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Why Her? Giveaway

3 Reasons to Read Why Her? + A Giveaway!

Comparison. We all struggle with it whether or not we want to admit it. Deep down we think and sometimes say out loud "I wish I had her body shape" or "I wish I had a life like her then things would be all better." In Why Her? author Nicki Koziarz takes a hard look at comparison and shares six truths we all need to hear to combat it. Today, I will share three reasons to read Why Her?
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Calm, Cool and Connected

3 Things I Learned from Calm, Cool, and Connected + A Giveaway!

Confession time. I spend too much time on my phone.  Text. Facebook. Email. Voxer. Instagram. Twitter. I love social media but too often I find myself wasting time on it and feeling frustrated as a result. And unfortunately that frustration leaks out and those I love are affected too. Which is why I knew I needed to read Calm, Cool, and Collected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life by Arlene Pellicane. In today’s post, I will share the three things I learned from this book.
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Never Unfriended

3 Reasons Why You Would Like Never Unfriended + A Giveaway

Have you ever wondered how to be a good friend? Or maybe you have given up on friendship because it is just too hard. Wherever you stand on friendship, I think you would really like Never Unfriended by Lisa-Jo Baker. Here are three reasons why.
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Monday Matters

I Am a Quitter

I am a quitter. Even typing these words causes me to cringe. If anyone asked me “Are you a quitter?” my response would immediately be “No!” That was until I read the book 5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit by Nicki Koziarz. This book opened my eyes to the ways I am a quitter in life.
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Monday Matters

Live Loved

Have you ever read a book that resonated with your soul on many levels? Me too. I recently finished Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst. Uninvited is life changing. So many quotes are underlined in this book. This is a book I will be unpacking for a long time. The three points that really impacted me are: God’s love is placed on me, I choose what enters my heart and rejection never has the final say.
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Welcome, I'm Anastasia!

I am a daughter of the King of Kings, wife, mom, friend, and bookworm. I love to encourage women in their everyday life. I also feel passionate about sharing God’s word. My desire is to provide a place for you to fall deeper in love with Jesus and be refreshed. I am so glad you are here! I hope you’ll stick around and enjoy reading these blog posts.

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