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Recent Posts

  • The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep | Review
    In Blog, Book Review, Historical Fiction
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Movie Review
    In Blog
  • A New Year’s Kiss
    In Blog, Books, Inspirational Fiction
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  • Blog,  Devotional,  Thankful Thursdays,  Thursday Thankful Moments

    Thankful for His Goodness | Even When I Can’t See It

    Amy Renaud / October 29, 2020

    Thursday Thankful MomentsDevotional #5 I took a few weeks off from posting devotionals to spend time with my family and to finish up some things on my to do list. But here’s what’s been on my mind the past week:…

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    Kindness | Loving as He Loves Us

    September 24, 2020

    For the Imperfect | Faith | Hope | Love

    February 11, 2021

    It’s a New Season

    September 3, 2019
  • Blog,  Book Review,  Historical Fiction

    The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep | Review

    Amy Renaud / January 3, 2026

    Christian historical fiction fans who love mystery and the regency era, this one is for you! Check out the back cover, followed by my review. Back Cover In 1820 Bedfordshire, Juliet Finch survives by wit, skill, and secrecy after her…

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    An Unconventional Lady by Sarah E. Ladd | Review

    November 3, 2025

    Review That Book! Part 1: For the Average Joe Reader

    August 5, 2021

    The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz | Review

    May 20, 2025
  • Blog

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Movie Review

    Amy Renaud / December 15, 2025

    I had no expectations watching The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. I knew nothing about it, especially not that it stars Judy Greer and Lauren Graham! It also stars Pete Holmes, Kynlee Heiman, Beatrice Schneider, and Molly Belle Wright. The casting…

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    When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden | Review

    February 5, 2025

    Review That Book! Part 1: For the Average Joe Reader

    August 5, 2021

    Just a Little JOY | A Devotional

    December 3, 2019
  • Blog,  Books,  Inspirational Fiction

    A New Year’s Kiss

    Amy Renaud / December 5, 2025

    In lieu of a New Year approaching … have you read A New Year’s Kiss? Two Years ago I joined eight authors in a short story compilation we gave free for subscribers to our newsletter lists. Shortly after, we released…

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    Intentional & Thankful

    January 27, 2021

    When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden | Review

    February 5, 2025

    Review That Book! Part 1: For the Average Joe Reader

    August 5, 2021
  • Blog,  Devotional,  Scripture,  Worship

    Stewarding Other People’s Gifts

    Amy Renaud / December 3, 2025

    Do You See Them? God’s been challenging me lately to really see others, even to the point of planting me in a Bible Study doing Christine Caine’s course ‘20/20’. Even when I, myself, felt unseen. Who are you not seeing?…

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    Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin | Review

    February 21, 2024

    Thankful for His Goodness | Even When I Can’t See It

    October 29, 2020

    The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz | Review

    May 20, 2025
  • Blog,  Book Review,  Historical Fiction

    Beyond the Clouds by Elizabeth Camden | Review

    Amy Renaud / November 27, 2025

    I have been hooked on The Women of Midtown series by Elizabeth Camden since book one (While the City Sleeps). Each book has had fantastically unique story-lines and this final book in the series—Beyond the Clouds—took that to the next…

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    The Right to Remain Silent

    September 17, 2020

    Kindness | Loving as He Loves Us

    September 24, 2020

    Worry Is Not In The Job Description

    December 10, 2020
  • Blog,  Book Review,  Historical Fiction

    An Unconventional Lady by Sarah E. Ladd | Review

    Amy Renaud / November 3, 2025

    I couldn’t put An Unconventional Lady one down, folks! This was my first Sarah E. Ladd book and I can’t wait to read more from her. Just fantastic. Check out the back cover followed by my review. Back Cover She…

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    God Is Not Afraid

    September 10, 2020

    The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz | Review

    May 20, 2025

    For the Imperfect | Faith | Hope | Love

    February 11, 2021
  • Blog,  Book Review,  Historical Fiction

    A Christmas Wish for Little Dala Horse: A Saint Lucia Celebration by Sonja Anderson, Illustrated by Agnieszka Potocka

    Amy Renaud / September 29, 2025

    I don’t usually select children’s picture books for reviewing, but I saw this one and it captured my attention. Isn’t the cover gorgeous? Check out the back cover, followed by my review. Back Cover With storytelling reminiscent of The Velveteen…

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    The Right to Remain Silent

    September 17, 2020

    Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham | Review

    December 16, 2024

    Just a Little JOY | A Devotional

    December 3, 2019
  • Blog,  Book Review,  Historical Fiction

    The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham | Review

    Amy Renaud / June 2, 2025

    This is my first Freddie and Grace Mystery (I know, I know, I’m late to the party starting on book 4) but I was easily caught up to speed with Pepper Basham’s word-smith ways and I’m now a big fan…

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    God Is Not Afraid

    September 10, 2020

    An Introduction to Thursday Thankful Moments

    September 3, 2020

    Bridle That Tongue

    July 30, 2020
  • Blog,  Book Review,  Historical Fiction

    The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz | Review

    Amy Renaud / May 20, 2025

    I have been anticipating Christine Hill Suntz’s debut novel, The Lawyer and the Laundress, for many months. I got my hands on an early copy, even though my per-ordered paperback will arrive in just a few weeks (this one releases…

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    A New Year’s Kiss

    December 5, 2025

    It’s a New Season

    September 3, 2019

    The Night Before Good Friday

    April 19, 2019
  • Blog,  Historical Fiction

    Writing Update

    Amy Renaud / April 7, 2025

    It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted a writing update! It’s been exciting and a lot of waiting over here, but here we go. Spoiler: still waiting. BUT, just over a month ago I handed over my third complete…

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    Worship in the Battle

    May 18, 2021

    Julia Monroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet | Review

    December 17, 2023

    The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz | Review

    May 20, 2025
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Recent Posts

  • The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep | Review
    In Blog, Book Review, Historical Fiction
  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Movie Review
    In Blog
  • A New Year’s Kiss
    In Blog, Books, Inspirational Fiction

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