May 2025 Reading Recap & June 2025 TBR

 My May 2025 Reads: 

1. The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A beautiful story. Review to come.


2. Sweet Right Here by Jenny B. Jones - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Loved this romantic comedy! Laugh-out-loud humor and lots of romantic sizzle. I've already ordered book two.


3. Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way by Christy Lynne Wood - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A book of comfort, inspiration, and hope for those of us struggling with negative aspects of church culture while leaning into a relationship with God.


4. Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ - Book 5 in the Timeless series and once again Meyer has delivered a remarkable tale of time crossing, suspense, and romance. Read my review.


5. The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - One of the most original books I've read recently in Christian Fiction. An excellent choice for a book club.


6. Searching for Peace by Jessica Ashley - ⭐⭐⭐ - Based on the book blurb, I expected to love this book. Instead, I found it hard to connect with the characters and didn't feel invested in the story.


7. To Kiss a Knight by Grace Hitchcock - ⭐⭐⭐ - Had some fun banter, but an unsteady plot pace and a bit of a disappointing ending.

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Other May 2025 Reviews: 

1. Show Me Your Glory Movie - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - “If there is a loving God, why is there so much suffering and evil in the world?" A movie that uses real-life stories to offer hope and inspiration. Read my review. 

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Expected June 2025 Reads:

1. Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep.
 
2. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. - Currently reading. This is a LONG book!


3. Revive: Declarations of God's Truth to Renew Your Spirit by Cleere Cherry Reaves. - Currently reading.


4. The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White.


5. The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt - My local book club's June selection.

What will you read this month? 

Movie Review: Show Me Your Glory

About the Movie:

How do you explain … the unexplainable?

When does the impossible … become possible?

Why are some prayers for healing answered and others … never are? 

Through true stories of the supernatural crashing into human suffering, a compelling new documentary arrives in theaters this spring—unlocking the possibility that the impossible still happens in our world. Meet experts who have studied miracles and suffering, discover true stories of the seemingly unbelievable, and be reminded that prayers can be answered in ways that we could never expect or imagine. If you or someone you love has ever pondered life’s deepest question— “If there is a loving God, why is there so much suffering and evil in the world?”—experience hope, encouragement, and awe with SHOW ME YOUR GLORY.

SHOW ME YOUR GLORY opens in theaters today (May 13, 2025). Buy tickets now to see the movie during this limited time event! 

Ticket purchase link: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/show-me-your-glory/

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Movie Trailer:

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My Thoughts:

Where is God and why does he allow those who follow him to experience suffering? How can he claim to be a loving God when he has the power to prevent extreme suffering but allows it anyway? These are hard questions that humanity has wrestled with throughout the centuries.

In Show Me Your Glory, the questions, doubts, and suppositions were addressed with compassion. The various speakers acknowledged the problem of evil in our world, how it is normal to question why God allows us to suffer, and that not getting a miracle from an omnipotent God can feel like a personal wound. In the end, the movie celebrated stories of miracles while offering hope that human suffering is not without purpose even when there is no miracle.

Show Me Your Glory showcased stories of miracles by having the families or individuals relate their experiences. In between the stories, speakers discussed the suffering and implications, but the stories were what stayed with me most after watching the film. Some of the miracle stories were more potent than others, and they were all reenacted or depicted in some way. The film showed some content that might be triggering (a hanging, a near suicide, etc.) and for that reason I’d say it’s only appropriate for ages 16 and up. However, I absolutely loved hearing the stories of miracles – Jesus appearing to a Muslim, a healed child, a voice regained, and more.

I found Show Me Your Glory encouraging and it made me want to read some of the books by the various speakers. Four stars!

Many thanks to Abba Heart Ministries for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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