Monday, May 18, 2026

FrontGate Media Blog Tour: Don't Stop Praying by Matthew West

What's your impossible? Your "I need a miracle"? As Christians, we need to embrace more often the central truth of our faith—that prayer actually changes the world, that our conversations with God have eternal impact. In this hope-filled and spiritually enriching book, acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew West invites you to embark on a transformative journey.

Matthew reveals the beauty of prayer—not as a perfect performance, but as an intimate conversation with your heavenly Father. His song "Don't Stop Praying" began a movement, and now this book, through 40 soul-stirring readings, will help you:

keep praying, even when answers feel far away;
find strength to face life's battles through prayer;
trust God with your greatest dreams and deepest fears;
build a daily rhythm of prayer that grounds your faith; and
intercede for others who need you to fight for them.
Whether you read this as a daily devotional or take your time on this journey, each chapter is paired with practical challenges, thoughtful prompts, and journaling space to help you reflect, grow, and connect more deeply with God.

Step into the honest, life-changing conversations your Father longs to have with you, drawing you closer to His heart. Your Father hears every single word you say, so don't stop praying!

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Matthew West has built his career as a revered storyteller. The five-time GRAMMY nominee, dubbed by Billboard as "one of Christian music's most prolific singer-songwriters," has been awarded multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, notched 30 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter, and has more than 250 songwriting credits to his name.

Matthew is passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. My Story Your Glory marks his seventh book following: Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One, Hello, My Name Is and The God Who Stays. The new 30-day devotional was inspired by his 22-track album of the same title which was released in 2023.

Matthew and his wife, Emily, live in Nashville with their two daughters, Lulu and Delaney.

Prayer is a very important part of a Christian's walk with God. Pray doesn't come easy for many and some struggle with a consistent Pray life. Devotionals are a part of my Christian Walk and have been for many years. I was very intrigued by the Title of this book, same as the Title of the Song by Matthew West.

I can honestly say that I was blown away by the concept and encouragement throughout the Devotional. I was encouraged by the personal stories, the explanation of why prayer is so important and they layout of the Devotional. The book is divided into 40 Chapters, which includes Scriptures, a story that relates to the Scripture and at the end of each chapter is a Prayer Journal and a few questions to ponder. I also really like the fact that the book can be read daily, once a week or however one chooses, as the chapters are not dated.

I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who needs encouragement in their prayer life and is looking for a well laid out and easy to understand book. FANTASTIC BOOK!

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JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Now Until Forever by Lisa Phillips

Now Until Forever JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Now Until Forever by Lisa Phillips, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Now Until Forever
Series: Brand of Justice #16
Author: Lisa Phillips
Publisher: Two Dogs Publishing, LLC
Release Date: May 6, 2026
Genre: Christian Thriller with Romance

**The Epic Stand-alone Finale**

Born into a legacy, Eliana must find her own brand of justice.

After moving to Chicago to work at the mysterious Shrine museum, Eliana is determined to uncover the family secrets she’s never been told. When she stumbles upon her first ever dead body, everyone around her believes she should try and solve the murder. But taking cases isn’t what she came here for. Despite her plans, things are about to turn far more sinister, and the path she’s on seems determined to drag her back into a nightmare.

Chicago PD Officer Carlos Ryson was born into a legacy of his own. He’s here to look for his missing sister, Luci, and wants to enlist Eliana’s help. This is a family problem, and only family working together can solve it. But Eliana has never forgotten the way Carlos shredded her heart. If he wants them to team up, he’ll have to confront the damage he did and find a way to repair it.

While the city around them descends into a chaos that resembles the end times, someone has seized the opportunity to get what they want from the Shrine. Only Eliana stands in their way, but if she’s going to figure this out she’ll need to trust that the people around her have her back.

Before it’s too late.

Now Until Forever is the stand-alone finale to the Brand of Justice series, and is set in the near-future. It features a happily ever after romance mixed with high-stakes suspense in this gripping crime fiction story.

Christian Thriller genre is always intriguing to read. Now Until Forever by Lisa Phillips is Book 16 in the Brand of Justice Series. I have not read any of the other books in this series, although this is a Stand Alone novel.

The storyline of this novel had me hooked from the beginning. The 2 main characters are Eliana Hope Banbury Jaxton and Chicago PD Officer Carlos Ryson. Eliana has recently moved to Chicago for a job opportunity at the Shrine Museum and to get out on her own. She is in her mid 20's and needing space away from her parents who has guarded her against dangers for most of her life. Carlos and Eliana are childhood friends and Carlos enjoys his job as a CPD Officer. The one thing that Carlos wants to do is find his missing sister and he is hoping Eliana would help him with that case. Eliana reluctant to do so, at least until Carlos makes good on how he hurt Eliana in the past. The novel has so many Action Packed twists and turns that I could not put the book down for 3hrs. The story gets really interesting when Eliana and Carlos begin to show interest in each other romantically. I also enjoyed reading 20 years into the future from the previous book. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Action Packed Thriller with Romance. FANTASTIC BOOK!

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Lisa Phillips

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.

Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.

Connect with Lisa by visiting authorlisaphillips.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

(3) winners will each receive a paperback copy of Now Until Forever and various book merch goodies!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight May 18, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 25, 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 for print. If winner is outside the US, he/she will receive an ebook instead of paperback, along with some book swag. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: A Love Restored by Kelly Goshorn

Book: A Love Restored

Author: Kelly J. Goshorn

Genre: Historical Romance

Release Date: June 18, 2018

Loudoun County, Virginia, 1873

With pert opinions and a less than perfect figure, Ruth Ann Sutton doesn’t measure up to society’s vision of a perfect lady. When she accepts a position teaching in a Freedman’s School, it threatens the only marriage offer Ruth Ann is likely to receive. She’s forced to choose between life as a lonely spinster or reinventing herself to secure a proposal from a man she doesn’t love.

Determined to rise above his meager beginnings, Benjamin Coulter’s reputation as a fast learner and hard worker earn him the opportunity to apprentice with a surveyor for the railroad—a position that will garner the respect he craves. After a chance encounter with Ruth Ann, Benjamin is smitten with her pretty face, quick wit, and feisty personality.

When others ridicule his choice, Benjamin must decide if he will follow his heart or put ambition first.

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Christian Historical Romance is a much endeared genre that I truly enjoy. A Love Restored by Kelly Goshorn is the most recent book in this genre that I have read.

WOW, this storyline caught my attention and reeled me in from the beginning. The setting is 1873 in Virginia. The main characters in the story are Ruth Ann Sutton and Benjamin Coulter. Ruth Ann has taken a job as a teacher in a Freedman's School. Freedman Schools were based in the South during the Reconstruction Era in the US. Ruth Ann wants to eventually marry, although her new job might put a burden on her and the man she loves. Benjamin Coulter is also looking at a dream job and doing better at life than what he has previously been through. Benjamin and Ruth cross paths and that could change their dreams and goals in life. Benjamin really has taken an instant liking to Ruth and realizes that he has some choices to make. Ruth has always had low self esteem, although meeting Benjamin gives her a bit of confidence as he likes her for who she is and she doesn't have to change to find love. The story is about following God's will and not our own. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. FANTASTIC BOOK!

Kelly Goshorn weaves her affinity for history and her passion for God into inspiring stories of love, faith, and family set in America’s vibrant past. She is the bestselling author of The Undercover Heiress of Brockton and A Love Restored. When she is not writing, Kelly enjoys binge-watching BBC period dramas, exploring historical sites with her husband, board-gaming with family and friends, and spoiling her Welsh corgi, Biscuit.

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Writing my Real-Life Romance

When I first began tinkering with storytelling in 2011, I wrote about an Irish mail order bride. I’m not sure what it is about mail order bride stories that fascinates me, but I will read everyone I can get my hands on. When my husband discovered that I was writing creatively he looked over my chapter and advised that it “wasn’t bad,” then suggested I write our story.

Honestly, God had whispered in my heart a long time ago that I would share our story, but I assumed I’d give my testimony in a ladies Bible study or something. I never imagined I’d share some of the most painful moments of my life with the world in written form. However, the more I thought about it, the more I agreed that our story had all the elements needed for a great romance—interesting characters, a strong spiritual arc, and enough conflict to drive a Mac truck through the hardest of hearts.

Like my full-figured heroine, Ruth Ann, I’ve struggled with weight issues my entire life. I’ve had cruel things said about my appearance. Oftentimes by people who were supposed to love me.

Boys don’t date chubby girls.

You have such a pretty face, you really should do something about your figure.

Men don’t marry overweight women.

But their insensitive words failed in comparison to the ugly way I spoke to myself.

You’re fat.

You’re ugly.

No one likes you.

No man…will ever…love you.

I’d become so defined by the negative comments and opinions of those surrounding me, I no longer saw anything to esteem. I’d allowed my self-worth to be determined by a yardstick that measured my value according to the size of my waist or the flatness of my stomach, always coming up short.

Then one night the unthinkable happened. Mike, the man I’d previously been dating told me the real reason he ended our relationship weeks earlier. “I made a vow that I wouldn’t marry a woman who was overweight.” My mind spiraled out of control recalling every unkind word that others or I had spoken about my appearance. Within an hour I was curled up on my bathroom floor, an entire bottle of ibuprofen emptied in shaky palm.

Thankfully, that is not where the story ended. Weeks earlier, knowing I was sad about the breakup with this man, my pastor’s wife asked if I had been thinking about suicide. Shocked, I told her no. Prompted by the Holy Spirit the two of us prayed against the spirit of suicide and that no harm would come to me by own hand. I firmly believe those prayers saved my life in that dark moment when the voice of the enemy was silenced, and I chose to live.

Although I learned that God loved me in a way no man ever could, he brought a soul mate into my life. A loving husband who, despite my fuller figure, often greets me in the morning with a loving salutation, “Good morning, Beautiful.”

Mike and I will celebrate 36 years of marriage in June.

Yes, the same Mike whose other words had sent me into a life-threatening tailspin.

God had to purge those negative thoughts from the minds of both Mike and me. We had to experience the fullness of God’s love for us before we could give and receive love unconditionally in marriage—to anyone. God could’ve decided to bring us new relationships, start over with a clean slate. Instead, He taught us about forgiveness, trust, and unconditional love.

He had not only chosen to heal, but to restore.

Our journey to unconditional love and acceptance is told through my characters in A Love Restored. At its core, A Love Restored is not only a story of love, romance, heartache and restoration, but also a story about the power of words over our lives. It is a story about the struggle each of us faces to take our thoughts captive to the truth of Scripture so we may experience the fullness of God’s unequivocal love for us. As my husband and I discovered, it is only then that we are truly able to give and receive love, unconditionally.

My prayer for you and your lovely readers is that you will not allow the enemy to steal the joy that is rightfully yours as a child of God. Speak the truth of the gospel over yourself every day and ask God to give you His eyes to see yourself as He does (1 Samuel 16:7b).

Your Turn: Have you ever been plagued by self-doubt? If so, in what area of your life? How did you overcome it?

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 8
Devoted Steps, May 9
Artistic Nobody, May 10 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Familiy, May 11
Simple Harvest Reads, May 12 (Guest Review from Marilyn)
Guild Master, May 13 (Author Interview)
Holly’s Book Corner, May 13
Life on Chickadee Lane, May 14
Fiction Book Lover, May 15 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, May 16
Happily Managing a Household of Boys , May 17
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, May 18 (Author Interview)
Pause for Tales, May 18
Books You Can Feel Good About, May 19
Cover Lover Book Review, May 20
Books Less Travelled, May 21 (Author Interview)

To celebrate her tour, Kelly is giving away the grand prize of a canvas tote bag with XOXO printed on it, a print copy of A Love Restored, a few “novel teas” tea bags, one “I’d Rather Be Reading” notepad, a pen, a pair of booklover socks, and a “I can do all things through Christ” charm bracelet!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/wYPCS/a-love-restored-celebration-tour-giveaway

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Stronger than the Storm by Deena Adams

Book: Stronger than the Storm

Author: Deena Adams

Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction

Release Date: April 28, 2026

A runaway teen. A wife’s devastating secret. A family’s reckoning.

Since surviving a rocky season in her marriage nineteen years earlier, Beth Holbrook has prayed and worked toward maintaining a solid marital commitment, raising godly children, and leading a thriving parenting ministry. On the cusp of realizing her publication dream and expanding her influence nationwide, her daughter, Leesa, runs away without a word.

Having recently turned eighteen and graduated from high school, Leesa is livid with her parents for not allowing her to attend a beach party, especially when the only guy who has ever shown interest in her will be there. When her best friend suggests they escape their parents’ strict rules and move to Myrtle Beach together, she makes a spontaneous decision to leave town. A mere six weeks later she returns home with shocking news that affects not only her future, but her family’s.

While grappling with a volatile blend of failure and anger, Beth’s identity as a pastor’s wife, mom, and respected parenting coach disintegrates. Amid mounting conflict in her marriage, continued criticism from her mother, and strained relationships with her children, Beth confesses a long-held secret, shattering her already splintered family.

As a hurricane bears down on the Holbrook’s house, the storm raging within the walls threatens to rip apart the fragile stitches holding their family together. When Beth’s solid foundation crumbles, will her family survive intact? Or is her contrition too little, too late?

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Christian Women Fiction novels are a great read. Stronger than the Storm by Deena Adams is the most recent book in this genre that I have read.

I can honestly say this book had me captivated from the very beginning. The storyline involves Beth, her husband Kevin, who is a Pastor and their daughters, especially their middle daughter Leesa. Leesa decides to run away from home at age 18 and try to make it on her own. Her decisions once she is on her own, lead to some deep consequences when she comes home not long after running away. Leesa's consequences throw the entire family into further turmoil. Beth has been hiding a secret for over 19 years that she now decides to reveal and it brings the family to a stand still. Beth is angry at herself, but hopes that the confession will bring open communication and healing for the family. Kevin is at a time in his life where he is feeling a career change might in his future.

The "Storms are Raging" for the HolBrook family, but God is bigger than any Storm of Life. The Family didn't give up in the raging storms, they allowed God to heal the family and bring them closer. I know I can relate to both Beth and Leesa. I had a rebellious stage in my life, during my Young Adult years. I also had a secret that I recently revealed to my Young Adult sons about that time in my life. I most certainly felt that the news would cause strife, yet the news was well taken. I truly enjoyed this debut novel by Deena Adams and I look forward to more novels by Deena. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction and needs some encouragement through the Storms of Life. GREAT BOOK

As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years, Deena Adams understands how important hope is to daily life, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true to life stories.

She is a Certified Mental Health Coach, a multi-award-winning author, an active ACFW member, founder of the Marathon online writers group, and a six-year ACFW Virginia board member.

Deena lives with her husband near the coast in beautiful Virginia. When she’s not writing, reading, or serving in her church, you’ll find her hanging out with family and friends, playing board games, and doting on her seven grandchildren.

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Crafting a novel from authentic life experiences is a challenging task, but it’s one I sensed God’s call to undertake. If the Lord can encourage those facing heartbreaking situations through my struggles as the mother of a prodigal twenty years ago, I’m all in.

Growing up, I tried my hardest to please my parents and teachers, but I always felt I didn’t measure up. As a Type A person, I’m sure that mindset was my doing, not theirs.

Fast forward to my season as a young mom, and my insecurities ramped up even more. When I became a Christian in my late twenties, I already had three small children and longed to be the world’s best mother and do everything right. I saw my kids’ mistakes as an indictment of my parenting abilities, leading me to believe myself a failure and to try harder to succeed.

With that attitude, you can imagine how I reacted when our teenage daughter ran away from home and returned pregnant—especially since my husband is the pastor of our church. Let’s just say it wasn’t pretty.

The emotional upheaval I endured while watching our child make one poor decision after another revealed my many shortcomings. Among the important lessons God taught me was what a shallow person I’d been and how much I wanted others’ respect and for them to find me acceptable—no, exceptional. Sadly, I was at a place in life where other people’s opinions seemed to carry more weight than my children’s feelings, but I was blind to my faults.

As I walked through the deep valley with a prodigal, God, in His great mercy, opened my eyes and showed me the truth about myself.

My journey of healing and restoration with our daughter was the catalyst for my debut novel, Stronger than the Storm. I pray that the challenging themes I address will uplift those going through extreme difficulty and that the embedded truths inspire hope in Jesus.

In my book, the Holbrook’s crisis begins as ours did, with a teen runaway getting pregnant by a guy she barely knew. I incorporated some factual events from our lives and drew many of the characters’ raw emotions from personal history. Although I gave Beth Holbrook, the mother in the story, a few of my personality traits, including the passion to be a supermom and failing miserably, the bulk of this family’s journey is fictional.

My experience as an adult daughter inspired the revelation of a long-kept secret in the latter part of the book. To avoid spoilers, I’ll simply state that nothing prepares anyone for such devastating news.

Yet, amid turmoil and unexpected adversity, God is still on the throne and has a perfect plan for our good and His glory. When we surrender everything to Him, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus through life’s storms, we can gain true peace and cling to the truth that God is stronger than anything we face.

In Stronger than the Storm, the Holbrook family must come to this understanding as well. As you read the book, I trust that this family’s journey, and mine, will provide you with encouragement and hope.

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT)