Category Archives: Book Reviews

Thoughts on books that made an impression on me.

What I’m Reading in November

Posted on November 25, 2021 by wordvessel

I like updating my readers on what books I have my nose in each month. Each book feels like a portal and takes my thoughts in many directions. What I read truly influences my thinking. So here is where my … Continue reading →

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A Full Quiver

Posted on August 9, 2020 by wordvessel

This book by Rick and Jan Hess ponders the Christian church’s reluctant attitude towards allowing God full control of their family size. Published in 1990, the statistics and vernacular reflect the passing of 30 years. However, it is intriguing to … Continue reading →

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Me and You

Posted on June 15, 2020 by wordvessel

When emotions are running high, honest dialogue can be difficult to achieve without offense being given or felt. In times like these the voices best heard are often the ones in literature and film. Thankfully there is a wealth of … Continue reading →

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A Walk with Jane Austen by Lori Smith

Posted on May 18, 2020 by wordvessel

This is a winning read for anyone who adores Jane Austen and descriptions of a walk through England, has wrestled with singleness or had debilitating health issues that led to serious depression. The candor with which the author writes is … Continue reading →

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Books that Shaped Me (part 3)

Posted on April 8, 2020 by wordvessel

And now here I am: married with 5 young children, homeschooling and seeking to make our home a place that welcomes the presence of Jesus. There is never enough time in the day to read all I want, write all … Continue reading →

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Books that Shaped Me (Part 2)

Posted on April 1, 2020 by wordvessel

I did a vast amount of reading in my college years between class work, assignments, and personal reading. I found I gravitated towards fiction as a way to relax and recharge. My social life was limited in those busy years … Continue reading →

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Books That Shaped Me (Part 1)

Posted on March 11, 2020 by wordvessel

Books and writing are partners in value to me. When asked how I prefer to spend moments all to myself I can rarely choose between reading a book or writing in some form or fashion. And when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Club: Cultivating Lasting Friendship in a Lonely World

Posted on October 10, 2019 by wordvessel

If you are female and have ever longed for a friend or to be a friend, you MUST read this book written by Sarah, Sally and Joy Clarkson. This mother-daughter trio eloquently detail the vital qualities of life-long friendship between … Continue reading →

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Mystic Sweet Communion

Posted on September 22, 2019 by wordvessel

Jane Kirkpatrick skillfully weaves the personal story of Ivy Cromartie Stranahan with the history of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This beautiful yet powerful historical fiction reminds its readers that history is made by individuals and defines individuals. Things that can be … Continue reading →

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With Christ in the School of Prayer by Andrew Murray

Posted on August 6, 2019 by wordvessel

This transformative read offers insight into how one’s prayer life is a plumb line for one’s faith. Unanswered prayers should not be causally dismissed with a simple, “It must not have been God’s will.” Instead, they should prompt a deeper … Continue reading →

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