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Messenger of Truth (Maisie Dobbs, #4)

by Jacqueline Winspear (Goodreads Author)

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The Queen's Cook (Queen Esther's Court, #1)

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You’re the Captain!: The addictive new puzzle book from Flightradar24, the perfect gift for fans of Murdle

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"My husband and I have gotten interested in Flightradar24, tracking aircraft flying near us as well as keeping track of flights when family members fly. This is a fun puzzle book with work searches and other puzzles related to flights and cities around the world. It was a Christmas gift from my husband. Enjoying it so far." — Jan 25, 2025 09:27PM

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Book cover for The Wedding Quilt Bride (Brides of Lost Creek #2)

The Wedding Quilt Bride (Brides of Lost Creek #2) by Marta Perry

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We can’t control everything that happens in life, even for those we love the most. We can only love them, do our best and trust the Lord for everything else.”

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Gloria

Yes indeed.

21 Sep 24 · Flag

Jill

Amen

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To Treasure an Heiress (The Secrets of the Isles, #2)

by Roseanna M. White

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Gloria’s Quotes

“We both have some shattered edges,” he whispered. “But maybe God isn’t afraid of our brokenness. I hope he’s not, anyway.”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

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“Some people work for what they need; for other people, work is what they need”
― Deborah Serra, Lost in Thought

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“Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. ~Matthew 5:44”
― Jodi Allen Brice, Lakehouse Promises

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“It took being forced into unwanted matchmaking for me to discover who I was, what I wanted, and my own perfect match. Isn’t that what we all want down deep? To be seen for who we are, even with all our flaws, and be loved anyway. Completely.”
― Pepper D. Basham, Authentically, Izzy: A fun, low-spice, bookish rom-com told through emails, texts, and letters

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“But, slowly, she was learning how to live in the tension between heartache and hope. How to trust the heart of God who stayed even when her own heart drifted, knowing He’d always find a way to draw her back.”
― Melissa Tagg, A Seaside Wonder

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