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Perhaps romance books are not your thing? How about a good historical mystery with an uplifting theme? Time and Again is book 1 of the History Mystery Series by Deborah Heal. It’s set in the period before & during the American Civil War. It’s a great book for young adults as well as those more […]

As a follow up to our last post, here’s another Christian romance novel you might enjoy. Welcome to Last Chance by Cathleen Armstrong is also a book about the American West, but this time in a contemporary setting.  Since Kauai is such a small island, we were particularly taken by the tiny city of Last Chance,

What would summer be without a little romance, or at least a romance novel? Summer of Promise by Amanda Cabot is a tale of the Wyoming frontier where Abigail Harding finds the unexpected when her stagecoach is attacked… but we’ll leave it there, because we don’t want to spoil the adventure.  

This short story was written by the author, Chris M. Hubbard, to introduce readers to his writing, & a fine introduction it is. Perfect for an afternoon’s read & as a reminder of what’s important in life. A story that will cause you to think about your life, possibly in a new way, & since

Whether you are a young person just beginning or one of us old folks who like the relive our childhood, Narnia makes for a perfect summer’s tale. Discover or return to the world of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in this beautiful volume. It has all seven books, so you don’t have to

Continuing our suggestions for summer reading, Once Upon a Summer by Janette Oke is a charming family tale told from the perspective of 12 year old Josh. It’s an example of how an unusual family can cope (Josh is an orphan) & be made stronger through love. It’s an easy read & perfect for the beach

Are you looking for something to read this summer? Perhaps vacation reading, or just something to laze with on these long summer days? We thought we’d give you a few suggestions over the next few posts of books that we’ve enjoyed. Our first recommendation is a short read, perfect for summer & perfect for letting

Are you looking for something inspirational to add to your iPod this summer? We found these 10 free songs & albums that we’re sure you will enjoy. Of course, if you find any of them particularly moving, it is always a gracious & rewarding thing to support the artists.

We were all young once, although for some of us it is hard to remember such a time. Working with youth at Makalani, we often find strength in the simple songs of Psalms. Here is one of our favorites. Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and

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