Charity is another kick ass sister and I l loved hearing more about faith
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This one was worth the wait and I felt that these characters has so much depth. Charity is another kick ass sister and I l loved hearing more about faith .
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I enjoyed this heartfelt story of sisters, I felt I could feel and understand what each sister was going through, I enjoyed reading this book from a new author I hope she comes out with more
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This book was the second entry in the Shenendoah Sisters series, and definitely lived up to the first book.  As Mayme and Katie try to make their way in a strange new world of the Reconstruction South without adults, they also need to take care of Emma, her son William, and little Aleta.  Their love for each other and the Lord resonates through each page.  Phillips has a great voice for these girls and the way they struggle through each day.  This is a series I'm hooked on.
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Two years ago, Amy Dowell lost her husband to cancer. In the few months that followed, she went on to lose her insurance benefits and home to foreclosure. All she has left is a rusty old camper, her precious five-year-old daughter, Kimmie, and her faith. Homeless and desperate, Amy spends the next 18 months on the road, trying to make ends meet by taking on freelance jobs painting signs for various businesses around the country. She clings to the hope that one day she will be able to make a stable home again for her daughter, but every day it gets harder and harder to believe her life will ever be more than relying on church homeless ministries for meals, spending sleepless nights in the camper, and praying that God will keep her and Kimmie safe.

As the story opens, Amy and Kimmie are currently setting up camp in central Florida, where Amy will interview for a job painting window banners for Denton Chevrolet, a local car dealership. Little does she realize when she and Kimmie stop for breakfast at First Methodist Church that her prayers are about to be answered in ways she never expected.

Lucy Watts heads up First Methodists outreach ministry, which not only provides meals for the homeless, but also has converted a run-down motel into a temporary housing facility and daycare center for selected individuals who are serious about getting their lives back on track. When Amy and Kimmie walk into the church, Lucy knows in her spirit that God has brought them there for a reason. She strikes up a conversation and ends up offering the mother and daughter one of the recently vacated apartments.

Lucy is committed to her ministry and has a heart for helping those who are down on their luck. Unfortunately, the neighborhood is being overrun by drug dealers and gangs, who are moving in on the homeless people the church is attempting to help. Many members of the church have given in to fear and think that shutting down the ministry and turning a blind eye to the criminal activity is the only way to reacquire the peaceful community they once had. But Lucy and a handful of others are determined to maintain their efforts and will do whatever it takes to keep the program in place. They enlist the help of the churchs security team, along with police enforcement and an ex-federal agent, who put their heads together to come up with a plan to take care of the problem once and for all.

Amy is ecstatic that she and Kimmie now have a place of their own. When she lands the sign-painting job at Denton Chevrolet, her hopes surge. For the first time in 18 months, she wonders if a normal life is possible after all. But then she witnesses a crime at the dealership, which she quickly learns is directly tied to the gang and drug-related activity that threatens to shut down the ministry that has given her and Kimmie a chance at a new life. Now she has to decide whether to take her daughter and run, or face her fears and do what she can to help bring the criminals to justice.

THE SIGN PAINTER is a character-driven tale, although it certainly has a strong plot as well. Amy is easy to root for, with her tenacity, determination and unwavering faith. Lucy is also a strong character, whose dedication to helping the homeless is both admirable and convicting. Author Davis Bunn definitely knows how to pen an interesting and unique story. The crime angle adds an element of suspense and intrigue --- even more so, considering its based on real-life events. Most of all, THE SIGN PAINTER offers a sense of hope for those recovering from tragic loss and redemption for those who may feel they have fallen too far into a pit to ever climb out. Perhaps it will even inspire a few to start up outreach ministries in their own churches and make a real difference in their communities.

Reviewed by Lynda Lee Schab
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Please keep writing!! I loved the sister history and gradual rebond that took time and God to bring it all together !
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What an awesome way to keep moving toward by helping others with their journey. We all know this is one journey we must take but it is how you take it. From the perspective of a sister that went through some of her pain, but it was not me. I am glad I helped her to heal. I can't wait to share it with 3 friends whose husbands just died. We serve an awesome God. & this is another great way to honor him
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It was good to hear of there love of there faith and love of there family and how they work hard for what they have.
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I started reading the book yesterday morning jan 23/17, got into it so deep couldn't stop till I got to the end.  It was an amazing experience to read about our Brother Elbert's Life and his testimony.  Sometimes we are going through so much in our lives and it brings us discouragment and some people cant take it and give up so easily but when we have our trust in God and have Him in our lives things can be more hopefull and that can bring us to move on with our faith till we see God's will be completed. I sure enjoyed this book  today and got to know a little bit more about this wonderful man and woman of God that came into to my life by the Holy Spirit being prepared it I can say they are a great gift from  heaven in my life  . May the Lord continue blessing you and use you till God's will is completed.  May this book  touch with God's power in many other  lives that are in desperate need for words of encouragement and Hope. God is not done with you. God bless you , Love Sister Di
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I'm so late in discovering this talented trio of sisters but am so happy that I did.  This album is so uplifting and is a great entry in the inspirational/contemporary christian genre featuring a perfect blend of their sweet 3-part harmonies with strong musical production. I like the way that they mixed contemporary sounds (and sampled popular r&b songs) with their lyrics so although I found myself "bopping to the beat" of a couple of the tracks, I was paying more attention to the positive lyrics.

The songs that really touched me are: CONFUSED, IT'S ME, GET IT RIGHT, GET TO HEAVEN, MORE THAN YOU KNOW & CAN'T LET GO.  I also really liked their cover of YOU BROUGHT THE SUNSHINE.

I bought their collection on gp without having heard of them and now can't wait to listen to their other albums!
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I have two daughters and the two sisters in this book really had my heart. I love apocalypse themes and this brought that theme together with a calmer, more personal story. I read it quickly and that is not typcial for me - very good. I guess I would have liked to know a bit more about what happened in the world around them but I also accepted that the story was more about them than an apocalypse - nice book.
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I loved Poetic Bars! As I read more, I could instantly relate to the author! I felt that she was a very deep sister and I held on to her every word! The book was short, but very inspiring. I look forward to more materials from her in the future! Great job Ketari Cole!
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I so enjoyed reading about each sister and what they went thru and how they rose to the occasion.  Of course, they all find "love" and the right man for them.  All four stores are endearing, and again, I could hardly put them down.
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An excellent story that renewed my faith and desire to help others. Characters are great, having read the first book in the series it was catching up with friends or people you were worried about. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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I definitely liked this book a lot more than the first. When I read the first book, I didn't know anything about the book before hand, didn't even know the name of the series. I like reading a book with suspense, not knowing exactly what its about at all. What I did not mention from the prior book is that it does speak about religion, since Olga and her parents are very religious. The second book speaks a lot more on the religion. We leave 18 Things with finding out that Olga and Nate had died during their accident and the last year they spend it in the "Afterlife". This book talks about Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Limbo where people are separated in each depending on their belief in God. Now I am a big fan of Supernatural (the show on CWTV) and they do talk about this Angels versus Demons, which I find pretty interesting. You get a jist on this a little, when Angels are telling Olga and Nate that they need to be careful of getting led into temptation from demons. Throughout the book we see how Olga is determined to save Connor and his soul and what lines she is willing to cross to do this. As I've mentioned in my review for 18 Things, I did not enjoy the last page of the chapter that had questions and quotes for the reader, luckily this was not in 18 Truths and it helped me enjoy the book a lot more! I also enjoyed the love triangle, except its more than that. Half way into the book, I couldn't put it down. The ending, was just, woow. And I can't wait to read the next book which is 18 Thoughts!
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I enjoyed reading this book and experiencing the character asking questions I struggle with i was able to connect with Crystal on some level. though I don't have magic I still believe it's a possibility and I have alot of questions for god.
I can't wait to find out what happens next in Crystal story
thank you Nicole for sharing your story and your time with me :)
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I loved reading about the lives of Cinda, Faith, and Treva...I'm excited to see what will happen in the next book.
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I could not put this book down wondering if Misty and her sister would survive the brutal beatings administered by their evil mother and step father.  Then to wind up in a sect where the brainwashing and more abuse continued seemed more than anyone could bare.  What an incredible story of redemption and faith all because a girl believed with all of her heart that God had a purpose for her life to do good!