Sunday Matters

Sunday Matters, by Paul David Tripp

64/60 | Started 01.18.25 • Finished 12.29.25 | 4.5 stars

This book is designed to remind the reader why Christians gather each Sunday for worship together. It drives home that we need to be reminded each and every week - if not each and every day - of the gift of Christ, the Son of God, and his sacrifice for us. It also speaks to how central fellowship with other believers is to our worship, whether it's singing loud, or hearing the word, or praying in Christ's name. An easy lift for sure, as Tripp is known for being succinct, to the point, and accessible. I docked half a star for it being a bit repetitive at times, but maybe that's what he was going for... All in all, a quality year-long devotional.

The Secret Book of Flora Lea

The Secret Book of Flora Lea, by Patti Callahan Henry

63/60 | Started 12.08.25 • Finished 12.23.25 | 3.75 stars

Patti is a gifted writer, and this is not my first of her novels. She has a knack for describing setting and character in a way that isn't forced but melodic. This tale had me wondering whodunnit but I did find it to be quite a bit longer than it needed to be. In my opinion, the post-discovery chapters could have been shortened, and it also seemed to take a long time to get to the discovery itself. Maybe her descriptions got the best of her... An enjoyable book but not quite up to full snuff for me. I suspect most would find it quite good.

Along Came a Dog

Along Came a Dog, by Meindert De Jong

62/60 | Started 11.20.25 • Finished 12.12.25 | 5 stars

Carolyn and I just loved this book from Meindert De Jong. The dog's antics coupled with the descriptions of the quirky toe-less little red hen were whimsical, fun, and thoroughly amusing. Would highly recommend to any school-aged child!