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I’m still not completely decided on whether this is magical realism or historical fiction! But during our 90 degree weather right now, I’m enjoying traveling the world from the comfort of my air-conditioned room. 😂

“It was indeed no accident of providence that God handed down to us the lofty secrets of his heavenly kingdom in mean, unvarnished words.” - John Calvin ✨✨

“The bruised Savior is the Healer of bruised hearts.” - C. H. Spurgeon ❤️

Almost done! But wow - so good! 🎉

With a huge winter storm expected up here in northern Michigan, I’m rather delighted with the prospect of endless reading hours. This story is so good! ❄️✨

Not what I expected, but still an incredible story! 🎉

“Sin is violent lethal rebellion against God; and biblical grace is God’s violent, raw, and bloody response.” - Carl Truman (quoted in this book) 💕

“God really does transform sinners through Jesus Christ. He takes those who have been adulterous in thoughts, words, and actions and instills a love for holiness in them. The Spirit of God takes people battered, bruised, and shamed as a result of their sin and robes them in the splendor of holiness.” ✨💕

I’m working through this book with a class of 15-20ish other young adults. We spent tonight pouring over, discussing, and deliberating on the themes brought up in chapter one.

A great, quick read… but so thought-provoking! ✨

“All the arrows of God are aimed at proud hearts.” - Charles Spurgeon

“The worst sinners cannot erase their likeness to God.” ❤️

I have truly fallen in love with Anna Rose Johnson’s gentle style and lyrical prose. So captivating! 🥰

The Wingfeather Saga meets The Dream Keeper Saga to create this riveting, galactic tale. That’s the best way I know to describe this story. 😂