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The Quiet Professionals Character Highlight: Falcon

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The Raptor Team – Meet Falcon Name: Salvatore Russo Rank: Warrant Officer Specialty: Expert in Ops/Intel Weakness: Anger, Temper Strength: Loyalty, Passion Physical Characteristics: Latino/Italian Heritage, Muscular, Inverted Rifle Tattoo on Bicep Other: Known as the team “daddy” Sal “Falcon” Russo is an intense individual who struggles with demons from his past. His ability to focus on the task at hand and gift for strategy make him a natural warrior. As a member of the Rapid Fire Task Force, I received a review copy of this book. A Closer Look at the Book: Falcon is the third and final book…

Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe by Max Lucado

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Special thanks to the publisher and Family Christian for providing a review copy of this book. This post may contain affiliate links. When Chelsea returns to her family’s cafe – The Higher Ground Cafe, she is broken. Her mom passed away and left her the cafe with loads of unexpected debt. She’s separated from her husband. Her teenage son and young daughter are struggling with being away from their dad. She still carrying hurt from her childhood. She doesn’t know how she is going to do it on her own, but she’s determined that she can do it. Just when…

Whatever the Cost by David and Jason Benham

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Special thanks to the publisher through Book Look Bloggers for providing a review copy of this book. This post may contain affiliate links. I first heard about twin brothers David and Jason Benham when HGTV cancelled their new series before it was even aired. I was impressed with how they handled all of the craziness that followed the process. Their love of Christ, and their Christian values were quite evident in the words and actions. Whatever the Cost chronicles the lives of David and Jason from a young age to present day. It’s written in a fun, casual manner than…

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the Natural World

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Special thanks to Storey Publishing for providing a review copy of this book. Have you ever kept a nature journal? Made sketches of what you have viewed in your yard or on a hike? As a photographer, I tend to take pictures. It is my way of journaling. Munchkin, on the other hand, enjoys sketching and drawing. Sometimes she’ll take a picture, so she can sketch the image later. Other times, she’ll use a live object for her sketches. Whether sketching or taking pictures, the act of observation makes you slow down and enjoy the little things in life. Nature…

Against the Grain by Nancy Cain

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Special thanks to the publisher and Blogging for Books for providing a review copy of this book.  Against the Grain has beautiful photography that draws the reader into the book and makes them want to try out the large variety of recipes available. It promises tasty treats that are grain free. I appreciated the layout of the recipes as they were easy to read and follow. The little personal stories included with the recipes added that personal touch which I enjoy. It allows me to get to know the author a little better. The recipes for us were hit or…