April Book Recommendations

Here are this month’s recommendations of books I’ve enjoyed. I hope you’ll find them encouraging and entertaining as well! 

 

Fiction – Love Overboard by Shannon Sue Dunlap 

 

This story was laugh-out-loud funny, heartwarming, and entertaining! Four elderly ladies who live onboard a cruise ship are the self-appointed matchmakers for staff and guests in need of help in the romance department. Their current targets, Lacey and Jon, are not very cooperative, requiring drastic measures. Of course, in the end love triumphs, and the wily ladies foil some drug runners while they’re at it. This story is clean with a Christian message of forgiveness and trusting in God. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and can’t wait for the next book in the series! 

 

 

Non-Fiction – Heart of A Champion: True Stories of Character and Faith from Today’s Most Inspiring Athletes by Steve Riach

 

This book is a fun and inspiring read for any sports fan. Each chapter is about a different famous athlete, describing their challenges, successes, and faith journey. Through their stories, the author illustrates specific character traits such as commitment, leadership, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. I enjoyed reading about God’s work in the athletes I’d heard of as well as those I wasn’t familiar with. This book reminded me that there are many people living out their faith and making a difference, even if we never hear about them in the news. A great read for young people interested in sports as well!

 

 

Devotional – 31 Days of Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

 

I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author, so it’s no surprise that I absolutely love this book! My theme for this year is trusting God, so I was thrilled when I came across this devotional. Each chapter is powerful, convicting, and encouraging. Bridges is able to put profound truths into simple words that stick with you. Each chapter has a clear focus on one meaningful truth and plenty of Scripture to strengthen our hearts. I plan to reread this book often for the beautiful reminders of who God is and that He is infinitely trustworthy.