Month: March 2018

Writing Day #2

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It’s Writing Day at my house again! I’m hoping to be able to get some writing in. But before that, I had to do a little prep work. I try to do a simple assignment for my writing friends who meet up with me, and meanwhile, I share those assignments on Wordquill.
Today’s assignment is Exploring Three POVs, which you can view here.
I say it in the post, but I’ll repeat here: if you actually do the exercise, I would really like to hear your results! Either comment here or on Wordquill or email me directly at
 amandaterobooks(at)gmail(dom)com

Hopping in Briefly…

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So, I completely skipped last week. But the week prior, I got all of my goals (plus!) accomplished. Last week, life got crazy and I didn’t write at all. This week is still going crazy, but I’m hoping for at least 1,000 words written. I would say some research reading as well, but that all depends.
Just a teeny, tiny post, in case you were wondering if I disappeared. Yes, I kind of have. 😉

Scripture Graphics #82

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Do we often think on why God saved us, why Jesus died for us? To view salvation merely as “fire insurance” is to prove our ignorance of God. Jesus died to redeem us, but added to that, He died for our sanctification.


Succour (boethes) – to aid or relieve
When someone has faced something and been victorious over it, that’s someone I want to help me. Jesus knows what temptation is like, and He is ready to help us be victorious over it.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)


How often do we truly apply this verse against ourselves? Do we really believe God’s Word is quick (alive) and powerful TO CHANGE US? Do we believe it will acutely divide between soul/spirit and joints/marrow? That it will discern the thoughts and intents of our heart? With this knowledge, do we then avoid it? Or do we lay open our hearts before this operation of God’s Word—realizing that when He is finished, we will be a cleaner, more useable vessel?


It is amazing to think on what Jesus, the Son of God, suffered. He suffered human limitations, weariness, and sorrow. From others, He suffered rejection, envy, and unbelief. And this does not even touch what He suffered on the cross. He is Creator God, Lord of the Universe, and He suffered—yet learned obedience. What audacity do we have that, when we suffer, we then blame God and act as though we deserve better than His Son did while on earth?

What verses about Jesus Christ help you today?

Sibley Postcards | Review

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When I saw these painted postcards come up for review, I was excited. Not only are postcards convenient to have on hand, having a variety of them is also fun. There are fifty postcards in this set, printed on sturdy paper. The backs of these postcards are blank, which gives enough room for a nice message and address–that is, if you want to send them, and not just keep them for collection/decoration. They are truly beautiful drawings, organized into five groups: waterfowl, woodpecker, wading birds, songbirds, and owls and raptors.
*I received this from Blogging for Books and happily provided my honest review*

Every Day With Jesus | Review

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I have enjoyed the adult devotional books by Charles Stanley, so when I saw this children’s daily devotional available, my interest was piqued.

The book is sturdy, colorful, and attractive. There is one short devotional per page that takes less than five minutes to read.

Each devotional begins with a verse, gives practical application, then ends with a one-sentence prayer and challenge for the day. The devotional covers topics such as trusting God, forgiving others, reading the Bible, believing God, doing the right thing, and more. It is written in a way that is very easy for children to understand.

Personally, I find the devotionals best suited for children 3-5. However, they could very easily be expounded on for children a little older, and lead the way to have good discussion about what various verses and commands mean.

The Scripture verses used are primarily from the International Children’s Bible, and I prefer to stick to the King James (yes, even for children). From the devotions I read, it would be easy to read the verse from my own Bible and the lesson still apply.

*I received this book from Book Look Bloggers and happily provided my honest review*

Scripture Graphics #81

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Two practical ways of how to love our neighbor as ourselves (a command reiterated in the New Testament).


Paul had gone through countless trials and adversities, yet he had calm assurance and steadfast trust that, no matter what he went through, God would always be with him. Can we say the same? Or have we allowed circumstances to mar our trust in God?


Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you…And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. (Leviticus 20:7-8, 26)


Anyone can make a profession, but a heart that truly *knows* God will lead their actions to match their profession. Looking at the Greek to define words—a true believer in Jesus Christ will live a life that does not deny (contradict) their profession. His works will not be abominable (detestable, idolatrous) or reprobate (unapproved, rejected worthless). Do our actions prove that we are a Christian, or do they contradict our profession?

What verses help you find comfort and assurance?

The Sea Before Us | First Line Friday, Book Review

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When I think of WWII fiction, the name Sarah Sundin comes to mind. I’ve only read a few of her books, but she has capture WWII perfectly. I am completely transported back in time!

First Line:
Wyatt Paxton never realized coming home 
could be so bittersweet as leaving.

My Review
Wyatt had me from page one. He was more of the quieter hero, the one who made terrible mistakes, was overly-protective… YET… he learned. He was a hero with flaws, but not without progress. He understood forgiveness, but still had to learn it on other levels. He understood the importance of God’s love more than human love. I totally liked Wyatt.
But this story was only half of him. The other half was Dorothy. She made me want to both knock sense into her and kindly point her in the right direction. Her character was very well done. She was naïve in some points, but believably so.
So when you combine two amazing characters like Wyatt and Dorothy into a story, you’ve got a pretty good start. And then, there was WWII. Sundin does such a fantastic job at capturing the inner workings of various groups in the WWII. I find that very intriguing.
The spiritual side of the story was very solid. Wyatt was a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and he honestly desired for others to follow Him too. In fact, I was impressed, because Wyatt yearned more for Dorothy to have a right relationship with God than for them to be together as a couple.
At the same time, there were a lot of kisses and romance was kind of a strong thread in the story. Unlike some of Sundin’s other books, there wasn’t detail on compromising moral situations. There was a rather shocking revelation of a side character, but it didn’t go into detail and was portrayed as the heartache that it was.
I’d recommend this for conservative readers above twenty.
*I received this book from Revell Books and happily provided my honest review*

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