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Faith
Hakesley
There is always hope!
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Here is where I share insights and information about issues such as trauma, faith, and healing. I also write the occasional book review.
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Leading the Way in Difficult Times
A review of One Shall Lead: Within Hearts and Minds By Maria Rosati +JMJ+ In these difficult times, we are all called to lead. This has...
Faith Hakesley
Oct 26, 2023
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Easter 2023 Book Recommendations
Reviews of Greenlee is Growing by Anthony DeStefano and All You Holy Women, Pray for Us by Adam and Angela Smyth +JMJ+ Hi, everyone! It's...
Faith Hakesley
Mar 3, 2023
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Angels All Around Us
+JMJ+ A review of Anthony DeStefano's new children's book from Sophia Press, How the Angels Got Their Wings. Hi, everyone! It's been...
Faith Hakesley
May 28, 2022
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Easter 2022 Gift Recommendations
+JMJ+ Are you looking for some Easter gifts that will surely be treasured for years to come? Here are some great suggestions for kids and...
Faith Hakesley
Apr 11, 2022
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Christmas Books Gift Guide and a Giveaway
Offering some book recommendations (and also doing a little giveaway) that would make wonderful Christmas gifts +JMJ+ The Advent season...
Faith Hakesley
Dec 1, 2021
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Christmas Stories that will Grow with Your Children
Reviews of Anthony DeStefano’s two latest children’s books +JMJ+ I have two more children’s books to share with you all this week but...
Faith Hakesley
Nov 23, 2021
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The Master Psychologist
A review of Jesus the Master Psychologist by Dr. Ray Guarendi +JMJ+ In a time when we are surrounded by chaos and so many of us are...
Faith Hakesley
Aug 10, 2021
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Walking Through the Pain
+JMJ+ Triggers. They can hit when you least expect them and can be brought on by things you least expect. One day something might trigger...
Faith Hakesley
Jul 27, 2021
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New Children's Books
A review of Classic Bible Comics and All You Holy Women, Pray for Us +JMJ+ It finally feels like Spring here in New England. Alleluia!...
Faith Hakesley
May 24, 2021
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A Time for Mercy
A review of the children's book, The Thief Who Stole Heaven, by Raymond Arroyo (being released March 9, 2021. Available for pre-order...
Faith Hakesley
Feb 17, 2021
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Another Gem of a Book
A review of Anthony DeStefano's latest children's book Our Lady's Picture Book +JMJ+ About a year ago, I wrote a review of Anthony...
Faith Hakesley
Feb 10, 2021
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Listening for God's Voice
A review of Teresa Tomeo's new book Listening for God: Discovering the Incredible Ways God Speaks to Us +JMJ+ This wasn’t supposed to...
Faith Hakesley
Feb 1, 2021
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Beauty and Tradition During the Holidays
A review of The Vatican Christmas Cookbook by David Geisser & Thomas Kelly +JMJ+ One of the many beautiful things about the Catholic...
Faith Hakesley
Nov 12, 2020
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Passing on a Spirit of Hope
A review of two new children's books: The Grumpy Old Ox by Anthony DeStefano and The Spider Who Saved Christmas by Raymond Arroyo +JMJ+...
Faith Hakesley
Nov 8, 2020
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Bringing Hope to Brokenness
A review of Fr. Mitch Pacwa's book Wheat and Tares: Restoring the Moral Vision of a Scandalized Church +JMJ+ These are tough times to be...
Faith Hakesley
Oct 26, 2020
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Parenting with Grace: Raising Holy Families - Part 2
JMJ+ I'm back this week for Part 2 of my review of two brand new book releases from Sophia Press. As I mentioned in last week's post,...
Faith Hakesley
Oct 1, 2020
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Parenting With Grace: Raising Holy Families
Part one of two blog posts about two recent book releases about raising families in today's difficult climate. +JMJ+ The other night, I...
Faith Hakesley
Sep 24, 2020
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Small Things With Great Love
A review of Holy Hacks: Everyday Ways to Live Your Faith and Get to Heaven by Patti Maguire Armstrong +JMJ+ Most people who know me well...
Faith Hakesley
Aug 4, 2020
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Some Encouragement for Families in This Time of Pandemic
A review of two new children's books from Sophia Press Institute +JMJ+ If you're a parent or someone caring for children, you probably...
Faith Hakesley
Jul 16, 2020
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Choosing Faith Over Fear in Time of Hardship
A review of Conquering Coronavirus: How Faith Can Put Your Fears to Rest by Teresa Tomeo +JMJ+ I don’t know about you, but I’ve reached a...
Faith Hakesley
May 18, 2020
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