Blog Posts by Laurie McClure

You’re Invited to the In the Middle of the Mess OBS

I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; ...

Oh, Mama, Do We Ever Have Books

Editor’s note: Mother, the Queen of the Home, the Grand Duchess of the Family, the one we all love. The big day to celebrate Mom is coming up soon and ...

Books to Give to Mom

Editor’s note: Mother’s Day is right around the corner and I don’t know about your mama, but mine is challenging to buy for! She doesn’t want anything fancy, or expensive. ...

Fiction Friday: What type of Christian fiction reader are you?

Amish Fiction or Suspense?What type of Christian fiction reader are you? Christian fiction spans a wide range of genres: fantasy, historical fiction, romances, westerns, thrillers and suspense. Do you have ...

Graduation Books - Top Gifts for Graduates

Inspiring Graduation Books for 2018Do you know someone who’s about to cross the finish line into a bright future? Now is the time to choose from these great graduation books ...

7 Books for Spring Break

Spring break is almost here! Yahoo! I don’t know about you, but after a long winter, a few days with sand between my toes and a stack of books and ...

You’re Invited to the Dance, Stand, Run OBS

Becoming a Kingdom WomanI believe God wants to change us – me, you, all of us together – and use our lives to change the world. ~ Jess ConnollyI can’t ...

New Books for 2018

A new year means new books! We’re rounding up some of the most anticipated books of the new year. Now is the time to create your reading list for 2018. ...

You're Invited to the Defiant Joy Online Bible Study

You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true JOY and contentment. — Psalm ...

Our Top Ten Book Gifts 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And, it’s time to decide which books we’re giving our family and friends for Christmas! We love giving faith-building books and Bibles ...

You're Invited to the Church of the Small Things Online Bible Study

Friends, I’m so excited to invite you to the Church of the Small Things Online Bible Study with Melanie Shankle starting October 22nd. First, if you don’t already know Melanie ...

You're Invited to the Goliath Must Fall Online Bible Study

Jesus Slays Our GiantsDavid said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, ...

Some of the Most Anticipated New Books of Fall 2017

Have you found your fall reading material yet? Look no further; we’re rounding up some of our most awaited books of the season! Now is the time to take advantage ...

Be His Hands and Feet: Books for When You Need to Encourage Someone

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up... — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Some people just have that special touch, the right words to say, the right things to do, the ...

You Are Invited to Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst

He has sent me… to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a ...

Father's Day Gift Guide: 12 Inspirational Books and Bibles Dads Will Love

Thank you, God, for dads! Though we love our fathers every day, Father’s Day is a great time to go above and beyond. Now is the time to pick out ...

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