by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jul 26, 2026 | Book Recommendations
The Lumber Baron’s Wife by Lynn Austin One of my favorite reads lately has been Lynn Austin’s dual-time novel, The Lumber Baron’s Wife. In the late 1800s, Hannah and her physician husband, John, accept an invitation from lumber baron Henry Abernathy...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jun 18, 2026 | Book Recommendations
In this Mending Time review, I’ll share why Pamela G. Baker’s emotional blend of time travel, romance, and redemption made for such a satisfying conclusion to the series. Mending Time by Pamela G. Baker is a powerful and thought-provoking conclusion to a...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jun 18, 2026 | Book Recommendations
In this Bird on a Wire review, I’ll share why Katie Powner’s emotional story of foster care, sacrifice, and hope left such a lasting impression on me. Katie Powner’s Bird on a Wire is a tender, emotional story about love, sacrifice, and the aching...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jun 18, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Daughter of Stone by Carolyn Jacobs. If you enjoy Biblical fiction with fantasy elements and strong spiritual themes, Daughter of Stone by Carolyn Jacobs deserves a place on your reading list. Inspired by the reign of King Josiah, this imaginative novel explores...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | May 15, 2026 | Book Recommendations
Someone To Lean On by Carrie Walker is a heartwarming and deeply satisfying conclusion to the Faith Endures series. Walker beautifully weaves together the lives of familiar characters from the earlier books, allowing readers to witness not only their continued...