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Becoming the Next Great Generation by Jonathan Catherman  I would not consider this a devotional, but more of a Christian Living. Becoming the Next Great Generation  is a great read for teenagers. The author, Jonathan Catherman, literally shows you what it takes, and how to become, the next great generation. While there are not any Bible references or anything like that, the writing clearly shows a biblical perspective. The author talks about how to build a bridge between the gap that separates the generations and how to practice stewardship before leadership. This is a great book to show teens how to have a real purpose in their lives, how to connect with other generations, and how to become true leaders. ~Katelynn *I received a free copy of this book from the publisher (Revell) in exchange for an honest review.

Guiding the Next Great Generation by Jonathan Catherman As parents and teachers, each one of us desires to help the next generation be motivated to make a difference. We desire our children and students to care about others and to make a difference where they live. This book gives the readers insight into how we can reach a different generation. It is true that the way we communicate has changed greatly through the years. The author points out that the world is changing, but fundamentally many things remain the same. No matter the calendar year there will always be a need for stewardship, patience, practice, and hard work. The author makes a good point that talent is important for success, and talent can direct our interests and desires. However, without strength and hard work, talent alone will not be enough. This book was very motivational to see the positive traits of the upcoming generation of young people. Too often the world is negative about our future leaders. We need to be ...

The Happy Camper by Melody Carlson    Home is the place to heal, right? At least, that's what Dillon Michaels is hoping as she leaves her disappointing career and nonstarter love life behind to help her grieving and aging grandfather on his small Oregon farm. The only problem? Her eccentric mother beat her there and has taken over Dillon's old room. After a few nights sleeping on a sagging sofa, Dillon is ready to give up, until she receives an unlikely gift--her grandfather's run-down vintage camp trailer, which she quickly resolves to restore with the help of Jordan Atwood, the handsome owner of the local hardware store.    But just when things are finally beginning to run smoothly, Dillon's noncommittal ex-boyfriend shows up with roses . . . and a ring.    Full of quirky characters, family drama, and sweet romance, The Happy Camper will have you scouring Craigslist for your own diamond-in-the-rough camper to restore and haunting your local hardware ...

Since everyone is stuck at home for awhile, what better way to spend all of this extra time than by reading? So, I am going to give away one book to one lucky winner.  All you have to do is: Subscribe! Share this post with your friends Comment what fun things you have been doing during this quarantine That's it! The giveaway ends Friday and I will announce the random winner on Saturday. And the book I will be giving away is: Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson. I have read this book before and loved it!  Here is the back cover info: Sara is terrified. She's doing the one thing she cannot afford to do: fall in love with former pro-football player Adam Black, a man everyone knows. Sara's been hidden away in the witness protection program, her safety dependent on staying invisible—and loving Adam could get her killed! Introducing the O'Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who have made the choice to become ...

Star of Persia by Jill Eileen Smith     In an effort to complete a war his father had planned to win, King Xerxes calls every governor, satrap, and official in his vast kingdom to his palace in Susa to strategize and feast. When they finally leave, he decides on one more week of frivolity, which ends in the banishment of his favorite wife, something he never intended to do. But when he discovers Esther, Xerxes is sure he has a second chance at happiness.    In her wildest dreams, Esther could never have imagined that she would end up as queen of Persia. Yet she knows better than to become complacent. Another of Xerxes's wives is vying for position, and his closest advisor has a deep and dangerous grudge against Esther's adoptive father. Caught in the middle of palace politics, Esther will find herself in an impossible position: risk her life or consign her people to annihilation.    With her impeccable research and her imaginative flair, Jill Eile...

Out of the Embers by Amanda Cabot    Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once more homeless. The orphanage that was her refuge and later her workplace has burned to the ground, and only she and a young orphan girl have escaped. Convinced this must be related to her parents' murders, Evelyn flees with the girl to Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country and finds refuge in the home of Wyatt Clark, a talented horse rancher whose plans don't include a family of his own.    At first, Evelyn is a distraction. But when it becomes clear that trouble has followed her to Mesquite Springs, she becomes a full-blown disruption. Can Wyatt keep her safe from the man who wants her dead? And will his own plans become collateral damage?    Suspenseful and sweetly romantic,  Out of the Embers  is the first in a new series that invites you to the Texas Hill Country in the 1850s, when the West was wild, the men were noble, and the women ...

So this past week, I filled out my first college application. It actually was not as bad as I thought it was going to be (and believe me, I had thoughts). At the end of the online application, I had to write an essay about me. After the initial freak-out of deciding what to write about myself, I realized that writing this short essay wouldn't actually be that hard, especially since, you know, I AM me, so I had a firsthand experience. Deep breath and...I started writing. First paragraph: quick fun facts about me. Easy peasy. Second paragraph: any volunteering or community work I have done. Check. Third paragraph: my Christian testimony. Took a little more thought, but still, not too hard. And so it went, until I had about one single paper filled. I started thinking of how I could make longer. Add a couple words here, change the wording there, and DONE. I go to copy and paste my new wonderful one-page essay about yours truly (with the small, nagging fear that it was still too short s...