Children of Dreams by Lorilyn Roberts
236 pages, 62 of 63 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Children of Dreams is borne out of Lorilyn Roberts’ shattered dreams. Lorilyn Roberts’ faith is tested as she learns the true meaning of forgiveness. Having been betrayed not once but twice by those closest to her, she is not sure if she will ever be able to love again. The inspiring story of turning stolen dreams into life-changing hope not only for her but two destitute children will bring tears to the reader as he identifies with her feelings of insecurity and fear. The timeless theme of God’s faithfulness–the stuff out of which God brings redemption–will leave the reader riveted to the pages of this book.
Children of Dreams is more than an adoption story set in the remotest regions of the planet. Facing insurmountable odds–communist blockades, life-threatening illness, betrayal and deceit–Ms. Roberts pours her heart out to the heavenly Father to bless her with children. An adventure story not for the faint of heart, her courage and determination never to give up will touch the reader.
Despair transformed into heavenly joy and evil overcome by God’s redemptive love will inspire even the most skeptical to believe in miracles. Children of Dreams will fill the reader with a sense that God can redeem every broken dream no matter how seemingly impossible. Children of Dreams resonates with Biblical truth at a deep level and in a sense is everyone’s story. Timeless in nature, Children of Dreams is sure to be a favorite adoption story for years to come.
Word Spoke True by Ann Gabhart
368 pages, 56 of 58 reviews are 4 or 5-star, Lending Enabled
Adriane Darcy was practically raised in her father’s newspaper offices. With ink in her veins, she can’t imagine life without the clatter of the press and the push to be first to write the news that matters. Their Tribune is the leading paper in Louisville in 1855.
When Blake Garrett, a brash young editor from the North with a controversial new style of reporting, takes over a competing newspaper, the battle for readers gets fierce. After Adriane and Blake meet at a benefit, their surprising mutual attraction is hard to ignore. Still, Blake is the enemy, and Adriane is engaged to the son of a powerful businessman who holds the keys to the Tribune‘s future. Blake will stop at almost nothing to get the story–and the girl.
Set against the volatile backdrop of political and civil unrest in 1850s Louisville, this exciting story of love and loyalty will hold you in its grip until the very last page.
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Takeaway: The Gospel needs to be understood and Explicit.
Takeaway: In spite of the fact that some Christians misuse scripture about giving, those portions of scripture are still there and we need to focus on the right meaning, not avoid them.
