A Bookish Sarah

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Welcome, friend! Relax & rest awhile, if you please. I am an ordinary gal, a follower of Christ, mama to Gabriel, Heidi, & Aidan; and wife to Evan. Here on this little blog, I share all manner of bookish things, including full content reviews, writerly snippets, encouragement for everyday life, and a whole collection of names & their meanings.

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Be ENCOURAGED || Christmas

Star.
Gifts.
Lights.
Family.
Laughter.
Blessings.
Candy canes.
Fun traditions.
Holiday movies!
A Promise fulfilled.
Chocolate-covered cherries.
The birthday of my Lord & King.
Hot chocolate & a warm fireplace.
Winter. Food!
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Book Review // Chosen People

Chosen People
Robert Whitlow

Thomas Nelson | November 6, 2018
Christian Fiction, Legal Fiction

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Bestselling author Robert Whitlow returns with an international legal drama that speaks to critical issues of our day.

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation...”

During a terror…
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Ilyon & Aktar Blog Tour! || Review & Giveaway

Jaye L. Knight’s newest novel, Bitter Winter, and companion novella Lacy have been released! Bitter Winteris the fifth book in the Christian fantasy series, Ilyon Chronicles. Tricia Mingerink's newest novel Decree is also releasing! Decree is the fifth book in the Christian fantasy/kingdom ad…
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What's in a Name? || Christmas Edition!

Merry Christmas, all! It's literally ONE. WEEK. AWAY!!!! Whaaaaattttt???  Do you and your family have any special plans this year?  This will be Gabe's first Christmas!  And with most of my family close by, we'll be celebrating at home.  :]
I know I missed all of my posts last week, and …
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Be ENCOURAGED || Slaves to Excess

In the chapter I'm focusing on for the book study this week, it touches on the dangers of overindulgence and habits of pleasure---be it alcohol, drugs, social media, or some other idol.The passage in Titus 2 calls on the older women to be "not. . . slaves to much wine." (Titus 2:3)  I…
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What's in a Name || Nicknames!

Happy Monday, y'all!
I apologize for my absence.  For some odd reason, my blogger was down almost all week and I wasn't able to share my Wednesday or Friday posts. . . It's okay though, we stayed busy!
BUUUUUUT It's December!!! Can you believe 2018 is nearly over?? So much has happene…
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February Snippets!
Here are some Snippets from last month.  These hail from my WIP Safia and another project I'm …
Name Reveal!
Happy November! I don't know about you, but as I sit & type up this little post, I have the …
Book Review | The Goblin Crown
Hello, lovelies!  Just now attempting to get back into the swing of things here in the blog world. …
Book Review | When Mountains Move
Well, no worries, my lovelies!  This review will be rather short.  Simply because. . . I didn'…