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	Same Here, Sisterfriend: Mostly True Tales of Misadventures in Motherhood by Holly Mackle (Goodreads Author), Sophie Hudson (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 4.39 avg rating — 123 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gospel Waltz: Experiencing the Transformational Power of Grace by Bob Flayhart, Holly Mackle (Goodreads Author) 4.64 avg rating — 44 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bright Star: The Story of Esther by Holly Mackle (Goodreads Author), Marlena Sigman (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 23 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Engaging Motherhood: Heart Preparation for a Holy Calling by Holly Mackle (Goodreads Author), Linda Barrett (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Hearts, Prepare Him Room: An Advent Devotional That Grows with Your Family 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Art and Faith: A Theology of Making

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Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale

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