My Thoughts - Names of God: Growing Strong Series: Names of God

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Names of God: Growing Strong by Grace Fox, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Names of God: Growing Strong
Series: Names of God Devotional Studies #3
Author: Grace Fox
Publisher: Aspire Press
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Genre: Christian living; devotional study

Have the demands of life left you weakened and weary? Do you struggle to get back up after life has knocked you down?

Every day requires a fresh dose of inner strength if we are to keep putting one foot in front of the other. Growing Strong, the third book in Grace Fox’s Names of God series, explores seven Hebrew names of God that will encourage you and fortify your faith:

• Adonai—Lord and Supreme Master

• Yahweh Ropheka—The LORD Your Healer

• Yahweh Makkeh—The LORD Who Smites

• Ruach Elohim—Spirit of God

• El Emunah—Faithful God

• Yahweh Tsuri—The LORD Is My Rock

• Elohei Tehillati—God of My Praise

Designed to ground you in truth and help you understand the attributes of God, each session includes:

• The meaning, biblical context, and pronunciation of the Hebrew name

• Compelling examples that illustrate the name’s impact in the lives of historical biblical characters and contemporary women

• A guided prayer

• Reflection questions

• A video link providing additional insights from Grace Fox

Most books about the names of God seek to be informative, but this series treats readers to Grace Fox’s warm, honest, and heartfelt devotional style. You’ll not only dive into the meaning behind God’s names but also nurture your relationship with him and deepen your understanding of his character.

Perfect for individual or small group study, Growing Strong will help empower you to “do all things” through Christ as you grow in his strength (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Tyndale.com | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop

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About the Author

Grace Fox is the author of 16 books including "Names of God: Living Unafraid" which won the Christian Editor's Choice Award 2025. She’s a popular media guest and Bible teacher at international women’s events, a member of the “First 5” Bible study writing team (Proverbs 31 Ministries), and an annual contributor to the ""Mornings with Jesus"" 365-day devotional published by Guideposts.

Grace has been a career missionary for more than 30 years. She and her husband co-direct International Messengers Canada, a missionary sending agency with 300 staff in more than 30 countries. They recently moved back to shore after living fulltime aboard a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia. Married in 1982, they celebrate three grown kids and 15 grandchildren.

Connect with Grace by visiting gracefox.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

MY THOUGHTS

Names of God: Growing Strong is the third book in the Names of God Devotional Studies that is written by Grace Fox. I really love when I get to read devotionals, because I feel they always come at the right time. This devotion has the perfect blend of personal stories, biblical knowledge and unpacking so that readers can grow closer to God. 

I also really loved how at the end of each devotion there are some questions that will cause you to dig deeper. For instance, reading Judges 7 and answering the questions. The author has tied them all together seamlessly within the name of God. There are also prayers at the end of each session where you can really feel God moving. 

If you are looking for a devotion where you can grow closer to God, learn more about the Names of God, or just looking for a new idea - this one is for you. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and JustRead Publicity Tour for allowing me to read a copy of this book – all thoughts are my own.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a copy of "Names of God: Growing Strong," a copy of "Names of God: Knowing Peace," a $25 Amazon gift card, and a photo with one of God's names on it -- taken and designed by the author and suitable for framing!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 7, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 14, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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MY THOUGHTS - Wilshire Pointe Author: P. Mittra

 

About the Book

Book: Wilshire Pointe

Author: P. Mittra

Genre: Horror

Release Date: March 25, 2026

For as long as she can remember, Shelby Jones has felt that something about her life is incomplete.

Then a chilling message Shelby Jones, your entire life is a lie.

The fragile sense of normalcy she has built begins to unravel. She finds herself drawn into an unlikely circle of River — the arrogant, star quarterback and campus royalty who knows how to command attention. Jared Mitchell — effortlessly handsome, introverted, and far more guarded than he appears. Alice Whitman — quietly manipulative, mysterious, and tied to one of the most powerful families connected to the town of Wilshire Pointe.

Then the nightmares begin. Not ordinary nightmares, but ones that are dark and almost impossible to shake. Ones that will shortly bleed into her reality.

Strange disturbances ripple through the quiet town. Whispers follow Shelby wherever she goes. And beneath the polished surface of Wilshire Pointe lies a past deliberately buried.

As Shelby and her friends search for answers, they uncover fragments of a hidden history tied to something darker—a mystery steeped in secrets, where nightmares begin crossing into the real world and nothing is as it seems.

The nightmares are not random. They are calling to her, leading her toward a truth that may finally reveal who she really is.

And whatever has been sleeping beneath

About the Author

My love for horror began at seven when my dad accidentally rented The Exorcist for a room full of kids. While everyone else was terrified, I was fascinated. Wilshire Pointe is my debut gothic horror novel. I’m an interior designer, a mother of three, and a lover of all things horror, balancing my passion for creating beautiful spaces with my love of crafting dark, atmospheric stories. When I’m not designing or writing, I enjoy conversations about personal growth, laughter that leaves you breathless, and music that makes me dance in public—much to my kids’ embarrassment. David Bowie’s Fame is a favorite. I prefer good news, good people, and positive energy. Some might call me a vibrational snob, and they may not be wrong.

My Thoughts 

OK, so normally when I finish a book - I try and sit down and write the review right away. However with Wilshire Pointe - I needed a few days to recover. When I tell you that I only read this book in the day time. I mean it. 

I was scrolling through posts in a Facebook Psychological Thriller group, when I saw someone ask about books with paranormal elements - the author herself recommended it. I went in search, and boom started to read. 

This book is told through several points of view... however the author has woven it together seamlessly. There are no slow scenes, and the book has the pedal to the metal the whole time. There were so many twists and turns that you will not see coming. I also felt that I was looking over my shoulder to ensure that our cast of characters did not escape the book. 

If you are looking for a story that will keep you up at night, provide disturbing dreams, and will make you sleep with the lights on - this is the book for you. Once the story grabs you, you will not want to put it down. 

I am not sure how the author will top this as her debut novel. I absolutly will read anything that she releases. 

MY THOUGHTS - The Unexpected Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray,

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Unexpected Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Unexpected Caller
Series: The Amish Widows Club #1
Author: Shelley Shepard Gray
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Genre: Amish Fiction / Contemporary / Romance

She finds sisterhood in the Amish Widows Club--but will she risk loving again?

Leanna Mast never imagined she'd be a widow at forty-one, but it seems God had other plans. After mourning her husband for a year, she realizes it's time to start living again. But her community expects her to remarry, and after living on her own, she's not eager to start cooking and cleaning in another man's home.

When she's invited to join the Amish Widows Club, she discovers a place of belonging she didn't even know she needed. In this group of women who support each other through sharing books, stories, and companionship, Leanna immediately feels welcome. She's sure her life as a widow will bring her the fulfillment she craves . . . until handsome, kind Evan Keim comes calling. As their relationship deepens, her heart becomes involved. But how could she possibly leave the widows club for a dream that might be too good to be true?

New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray skillfully draws readers into an endearing and delightful Amish community of friendship during widowhood and a second chance at love.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Baker Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christianbook | Bookshop | BookBub

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About the Author

Shelley Shepard Gray is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 books. Two-time winner of the HOLT Medallion and finalist for both the Christy and the Carol Awards, Gray lives in Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town's bike trail. Learn more at ShelleyShepardGray.com.

MY THOUGHTS

The Unexpected Caller is written by Shelley Shepard Gray, This is the first book in the Amish Widow Club series. I am a huge fan of this author, she is one of the first authors I discovered when I switched to Christian Fiction. I am super excited for this series. 

In this story we meet Leanna Mast. She is a 41 year old widow. Her marriage was not perfect. She will be expected to marry again. She has a lot to learn. She has to learn how to pay the bills, manage her money, and to tend the farm. She also has a lot of suitors trying to get to know her. 

It’s the unexpected invitation to the Amish Widows Club, does she finally start to heal and grow. She is hesitant at first, but she soon finds purpose. Then someone from her past, also is widowed and she wonders if she can open her heart again. 

I loved Leanna and Evan. I loved seeing her evolve throughout the book. The author always writes such amazing characters. I am so excited for this series. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and JustRead Publicity Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 6, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 13, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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