Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Ephesians: Experience God’s Power by Sarah K. Howley

Book: Ephesians: Experience God’s Power

Author: Sarah K. Howley

Genre: Bible Study

Release date: January 5, 2025

Are you ready to dive deep into the life-changing truths of Ephesians? In this 8-session Bible study, you’ll explore how God’s power is available to us today—transforming our lives, our relationships, and the world around us.

Sarah K. Howley, author, speaker, and founder of InspiritEncourage, is your guide on this journey through Ephesians. With insightful questions and thoughtful guidance, Sarah will help you uncover:

- The incredible spiritual blessings that God has prepared for you.

- His vision for unity among His people while honoring each person’s unique gifts.

- How to live with purpose and conviction, experiencing the fullness of life as a Christian.

- Old Testament connections that deepen your understanding of the New Testament.

- Practical ways to live out God’s truths in your daily life.

Each hour-long session includes a key Scripture passage, an introduction, engaging questions, links to Old Testament passages, and personal application. Perfect for individual or group study, Ephesians: Experience God’s Power will strengthen your faith and build deeper connections in unity with others.

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I really enjoy Christian Bible Studies books. Ephesians: Experience God's Power by Sarah K. Howley is the latest Bible Study book that I have read. Sarah K. Howley is a new to me author, although she has extensive collection of Bible Study books.

Ephesians one of the books of the Bible that I have studied a few times, this study looked different from others that I have done. The book of Ephesians is a short book of the Bible, although it has a lot of depth to it. I really LOVE that the author took a New Testament Book and gave an Old Testament Prespective to it also. The Bible Study is broken down to 8 Lessons and each lesson is similar. The layout for each Lesson begins with the Scripture for the Lesson, an Opening Story, Reading Questions, Old Testament Links and info, and how to apply this to your life. The Bible Study was very easy to follow and very interesting. It is perfect for Individual Study, in a Small Group or to give as a gift. I HIGHLY recommend this Bible Study! WONDERFUL BOOK!

Sarah K. Howley is the founder of InspiritEncourage ministries, a trained Christian counselor, and the author of numerous Bible studies. She loves Jesus and is passionate about helping believers grow spiritually and take on Christ’s character. Sarah often travels the world, usually with espresso in hand. She and her husband support initiatives for feeding the hungry and for expanding access to reading.

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Years ago, I was travelling a bit before starting a new teaching job. I found myself thinking that it would be neat to visit a few places of the Bible and soon made plans and set off for Turkey. One of my stops was Ephesus; the thought that I was walking in the same place as Paul and his disciples was pretty amazing. I saw the library (now open-air) and the place where the temple of Diana had been.

Having visited and then reflected on the visit while studying the Bible, I realized that the ruins of the port town of Ephesus were a living monument to the difficult living conditions of the believers in Paul’s time. There was much remaining of the Ephesian pagan world, of a time when Christians were a fledgling group that needed the encouragement that Paul offered.

Still today, looking around me it is easy to think that we are still a fledgling group of Christians that need Paul’s encouragement. Division and favoritism are still prevalent today and we are surrounded by nonbelievers. But Paul offered words of wisdom that are still relevant to us today.

You may not visit Turkey soon, but you can connect with the people of the land through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We can walk a mile in their shoes as we study the encouragement of Paul and experience the power of Christ in our own lives.

Stories By Gina, March 15 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 17
She Lives To Read, March 18
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 19
The Sacred Line, March 19
Simple Harvest Reads, March 20 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 20
By the Book, March 21
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 22
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 23
For the Love of Literature, March 24 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 25
Cover Lover Book Review, March 26
EmpowerMoms, March 27
Artistic Nobody, March 28

To celebrate her tour, Sarah is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Texas Divided by Sherry Shindelar

Texas Divided JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Texas Divided by Sherry Shindelar, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Texas Divided
Series: Lone Star Redemption #2
Author: Sherry Shindelar
Publisher: Wild Heart Books
Release Date: March 25, 2025
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

He thought he was rescuing her from the Comanche. Now the Civil War soldier must prove he isn't the villain she thinks he is.

Driven by the looming expectation of becoming a suffocatingly proper lady, Morning Fawn is determined to escape the confines of her uncle’s plantation and return to her adoptive Comanche tribe. But with each failed attempt, her hopes dwindle, and she wonders if she'll ever find her way back home or if that world is forever lost to her.

Devon Reynolds, disillusioned by the price of affluence and the horrors of war, leaves his privileged life to join the Texas Rangers and later the cavalry. In the military service, he finds purpose . . . until he loses his wife during childbirth while he is away. In an attempt to redeem himself, he takes one last fateful mission to rescue Morning Fawn from the Comanche. But the results force him to question the righteousness of his actions and the cause he serves.

When Devon returns to Texas as a Yankee spy, his path crosses with Morning Fawn once more. Determined to save her from the prison of her uncle's house and to recover Texas from the Confederacy, Devon is drawn to her fierce spirit and unwavering resolve. But can two wounded souls, each fighting their own battles, find solace and love amidst the chaos of war?

Christian Historical Romance is one of my favorite genres. Texas Divided by Sherry Shindelar is Book 2 in the Lone Star Redemption Series. I read this first book in this series and have been anxiously awaiting Book 2.

WOW, this book reeled me in from the beginning. The setting of the book is 1873 in Eastern Texas. The 2 main characters of this book are Morning Fawn and Devon Reynolds . Morning Fawn, originally Beth Logan, has been a part of the Comanche tribe for 9 years after he mom died. Devon Reynolds was paid by her uncle to kidnap her back and bring her to live with her Grandma after 9yrs. Devon soon realizes that Morning Fawn is not being treated well by her Uncle and he wants to help her get out of the situation. Devon becomes a spy for her Uncle and that is how Devon and Morning Fawn begin a friendship and eventually take a liking to one another. Devon and Morning Fawn have to fully put their trust in the Lord to make the escape to safety for Morning Fawn. The book is about Trusting the Lord, Forgiveness and Romance. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance! WONDERFUL BOOK!

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Originally from Tennessee, Sherry Shindelar loves to take her readers into the past. A romantic at heart, she is an avid student of the Civil War and the Old West. She fell in love with writing when she was nine-years-old dreaming up stories while playing on her swing set. Decades later, she is living out her dream of writing stories from her heart and sharing them with the world. When she isn’t busy writing, she is an English professor, working to pass on her love of writing to her students. Sherry is an award-winning writer: 2023 ACFW Genesis finalist, 2021 & 2023 Maggie finalist, and 2022 Crown finalist. She currently resides in Minnesota with her husband of forty years. She has three grown children and three grandchildren

Connect with Sherry by visiting sherryshindelar.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, a signed copy of Texas Divided, and two Texas blue bonnet woven coasters!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 24, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 31, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Intentional Fires by Rebecca McLafferty

Book: Intentional Fires (Book Two in the Sunrise Crik Series)

Author: Rebecca McLafferty

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Release date: June 10, 2024

A widowed Christmas tree farm owner and her fiancé, a forest service special agent, deal with fires, thefts, and a 90-year family feud—stretching them to the snapping point.

After experiencing an attack, theft, and arson on the family Christmas tree farm, newly engaged Toni Stevens searches for those responsible, including disputed historic records. With two boys and a mother to support, the pressure is on her to increase profitability of the tree farm. Who is trying to ruin her? Can she put a stop to the generational feud?

Toni’s fiancé, U.S. Forest Service Special Agent Sam Duncan is hunting down a potential arsonist turned murderer. His rugged paths uncover Montana drug runners, feudal secrets—and a host of emotions that were buried alive.

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I have been enjoying Christian Romance Suspense novels for a few years now. I use to avoid them, although now they are one of my favorite genres to read. Intentional Fires by Rebecca McLafferty, Book Two in the Sunrise Crik Series, is the latest book in this genre that I have read. Rebeccas McLafferty is a new to me author, so I was excited to read this book!

I jumped right into this book and the storyline grabbed me from the very beginning. The 2 main characters in this book are Toni Stevens and Sam Duncan. Toni is a Widow, Single Mom to 2 Boys, and owner of a Christmas Tree Farm. Sam Duncan is a U.S. Forest Service Special Agent. They are recently engaged. Toni has a lot going on in her personal life, now she has to figure out who is trying to sabotage her. The Tree Farm has been robbed, attacked and set on Fire. Sam is deep into his own investigation with a Forest Fire that uncovered a murder and he also has uncovered a "weed" growing by Drug Dealers in the area. I really LOVE the double storyline in this book. Toni and Sam are busy with their work and investigating the major events on their jobs, yet they still find time to invest in their relationship. I really LOVE that Sam tries to connect with Toni's son, even though the son is not fond of Sam. The book is fast paced and very action filled and I loved the intrigue within the story. Romance, Faith and Suspense are contained in this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book. GREAT BOOK!

Wisconsin resident Rebecca McLafferty began her writing career by co-creating a writers’ group and hosting writing conferences on her alpaca farm. Married for 51 years, mother of two, grandmother to five, and an Aussiedoodle mom, Rebecca cherishes writing, reading, and fellowshipping. Author of Intentional Fires, Intentional Heirs, and Devotions for Country Living: Prayer-Enriched Fields, she loves getting to know readers

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There is a saying, “Home is where the heart is.” Rebecca McLafferty totally agrees!

Rebecca is the author of the Sunrise Crik Series, which consists of action-packed romantic suspense novels set in current-day Montana. She and her husband have vacationed and explored the Livingston to Bozeman area where this series takes place. The town of Woodridge is fictious, but a number of area establishments mentioned within her stories are real.

The phrase “The Big Sky” was coined by Pulitzer Prize-winning author A.B. Guthrie in his 1947 novel of that name. In addition to the obvious vision of unobstructed sky, Big Sky Country—to Rebecca—represents big dreams and big faith. It symbolizes the backbone of Montana!

Are you wondering how Rebecca can authentically write about growing Christmas trees? It’s because she and her husband owned Country Memories Farm in Wisconsin where they raised alpacas, and planted and grew Christmas trees! She also operated Country Memories Mercantile (now downsized to an online store). Their love of educating others evolved into an operation that hosted school, family, and community events. That’s why she loves to interact personally with people from all walks of life!

And are you wondering how Rebecca knows about police department operations—even drug smugglers? She worked for a tourist-town’s police department—a fascinating place to get ideas!

Rebecca admits to having worked dozens of unusual jobs (great discussion material for another time). She wondered why she experienced such diverse occupations before God revealed to her that she needed authenticity for her novel writing. What she hasn’t experienced herself, she has visited or thoroughly researched.

The title, Intentional Fires implies forest fires. That’s obvious. But there are other types of fires that burn intentionally. Internal fires can sustain a 90-year feud and lifetimes of unforgiveness, resentment, and broken dreams. Do you suffer from an internal fire?

Whether you live in Montana or dream of visiting the west . . .
Whether you have an entrepreneurial spirit that wants you to succeed . . .
Whether you want to fall in love, rekindle your faith, or root for an underdog . . .

Come and experience the heartfelt struggles that Montanans fight with all their might to protect.

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 22
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 23
Stories By Gina, March 24 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 24
Blossoms and Blessings, March 25 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 26
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 27 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 28
A Reader’s Brain, March 29 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 30
Guild Master, March 31
For Him and My Family, April 1
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 2 (Author Interview)
Pause for Tales, April 2
Holly’s Book Corner, April 3
Vicky Sluiter, April 4 (Author Interview)

To celebrate her tour, Rebecca is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Jesus Can . . .Give You Purpose (Jesus Can... Book Three) by Stephanie Reynolds/Christian Writers Collective, LLC

Book: Jesus Can . . .Give You Purpose (Jesus Can... Book Three)

Author: Stephanie Reynolds/Christian Writers Collective, LLC

Genre: Inspirational, Christian, Self-help

Release date: December 5, 2024

Can Jesus give you purpose?

He most certainly can! You’ll find plenty of proof in the pages of this book. Its 46 testimonies display Jesus’ power to give purpose to people all over the world, whether they were shot and left for dead during a political revolution in Africa or struggling with loneliness and suicidal thoughts in small town America. Jesus Christ brought a unique purpose to every writer featured in this book. And He can do the same for anyone who reads it. We dare you to put Jesus to the test today!

Whether you’re looking for God’s truth yourself or want to share the gospel with family, friends or acquaintances, books from the Jesus Can … series may be the perfect solution.

Give You Purpose is the 3rd volume in this inspirational series published by the Christian Writers Collective, LLC.

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I really enjoy Christian Non-Fiction books. I feel they encourage someone who needs to hear and see God's word. Jesus Can . . .Give You Purpose by Stephanie Reynolds/Christian Writers Collective, LLC is Book Three in the Jesus Can series is the latest book in this genre that I have read. I have not read the first 2 books in this series, but this is a great standalone book.

WOW, this book really caught my attention from the first pages. I really enjoyed many of the Real Life Testimonies from the writers in this book. The writers are from America and from all over the World. The struggles they went through and then how they came to trust Jesus to overcome the Life struggles are really heart warming. I LOVE that they all felt that Jesus gave them the hope they needed to see that they are worthy and have a purpose in LIFE! I feel this book would be GREAT for anyone who is losing HOPE in life and may not yet believe in Christ. Small Groups, Ministries, and Individuals would benefit from this book. I HIGHLY recommend this WONDERFUL and ENCOURAGING book!

The Christian Writers Collective, LLC

Founded in 2020 by Stephanie Reynolds of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the CWC is a growing organization with writers worldwide. Our ultimate goal is to feature 100 members/writers in each Jesus Can book and to publish 10-12 books each year, equivalent to the publication pace of the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. We want to reach millions each year with the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that you’ll join this fast-growing moment as a reader, a writer, or by giving Jesus Can books to others. Thanks in advance for your participation!

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Hi, my name is Stephanie Reynolds. I am the founder of the Christian Writers Collective, LLC, which publishes the Jesus Can book series. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and I’ve lived here most of my life. Like many Baby Boomers and only sisters from a family with three children, I have had the privilege of caring for both of my parents during the last months and/or years of their lives. What an honor it was to be present when my mom received Jesus as her savior just a few months before she passed in 2014. It was the Homegoing of my spiritual mom, Mrs. Naomi Walker, on October 8, 2019, that inspired me to publish Books 1 and 2 of this series on October 8 in 2021 and 2022. That’s because God gave me the courage to share my calling to publish books “to help spread the gospel far and wide,” for the first time at Mrs. Walker’s Homegoing Service. I believe God confirmed His calling by taking Mrs. Walker home to Heaven on October 8, my 61st birthday. I’m excited by the release of Book 3 of our series, Jesus Can . . . Give You Purpose.

It was my privilege to care for my dad during the last five years of his life. He went home to Heaven in February 2024. This book is dedicated to him.

The Jesus Can . . . Give A Helping Hand Fund

For every copy that you purchase, a portion of this book’s net profits for two years will be given to an organization or individual that shares our primary mission: To spread the Gospel far and wide.

Our first honoree for this grant was an easy and obvious choice: Literacy & Evangelism International (LEI), located near Atlanta, GA, and staffed by missionaries Bob & Mary Mulloy.

The selection of LEI was easy because 29 of the 46 articles in this book are testimonies from individuals served by or affiliated with LEI. Bob and Mary’s testimonies are counted among the 29.

Atlanta is the ideal location for LEI because it is the home to the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL), the world’s busiest airport. Many of the people arriving at ATL from over 150 nations choose to make metro Atlanta their new home. As evidenced by the writers in Jesus Can Book 3, Bob & Mary have had the opportunity for 16 years to minister to many individuals, including three writers in Book 3 who are victims of violence in Africa, escapees from the killing fields of Cambodia, and a Haitian woman that was buried alive for three days.

It is our prayer that this grant will help them serve the diverse mission field in Atlanta for many more years, for it’s in Jesus’s name that we pray, Amen.