Book Tour: Unexpected Altars (Meeting God in Everyday Moments) with a giveaway and my review

Unexpected Altars

(Meeting God in Everyday Moments)

Christian Devotional, Inspirational Personal Testimonies

Date Published: 11-15-2025

Publisher: Acorn Book Services

Everyday moments become sacred altars where God meets you.

Do you sometimes wish you could hear from God? Do you feel like you are too insignificant for Him to care about your daily battles with loneliness, grief, change, and doubts?

God talks to each of us – from the young husband and father who accidentally torched his home, to the claustrophobic pastor making her way through a historic tunnel in Israel, to the mystery author having a close call with a stink bug.

God can speak to us through that soft voice inside your head; or the perfect words for your circumstance uttered on Sunday morning; or He can come to you in a powerful revelation.

Turn your doubts into divine encounters. Discover how God is speaking to you today through these 101 inspirational faith stories. These stories will transform your doubts into powerful encounters with God’s grace, guiding you to find Him in unexpected places.

UNEXPECTED ALTARS is a collection of stories of faith from real people, just like you, who have experienced God’s grace and presence in their lives. Their authors pray that this Christian devotional will inspire your daily spiritual life. Each story is a powerful reminder that God meets us right where we are—building altars of worship in the ordinary and the extraordinary. Perfect for daily devotion, small group discussion, or personal encouragement.

Start your journey to find God in the unexpected! Order UNEXPECTED ALTARS today!

 

My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. This was an interesting collection of inspirational thoughts, teachings, and experiences. There were stories of prayers that were answered, explanations of passages, and unexpected lessons in geography, topography, and archaeology. It touched on a couple of issues that I, myself, am dealing with and gave me some hope.

UNEXPECTED ALTARS: MEETING GOD IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS is an anthology written by multiple authors, edited by JoAnne Alexander, and published by Lauren Carr for Oakland Community Church, a non-denominational church located in Charles Town, West Virginia.

All royalties from this devotional book will be donated to the building fund for Oakland Community Church's new building. Oakland's goal is to design a biophilic building that takes advantage of the beauty of our Jefferson County location.

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I just have no idea how to make that happen.

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Just smile. Scan the exits. Stay professional.
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I want everything.
Now I just need to convince her that we’re meant to be and that the next wedding she’s planning needs to be ours.

 

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Her grandfather's sacrifice was supposed to spare her from this life, but his death has pulled her right back home to the ranch she thought she'd left behind for good. Now she's fighting with her brother for the right to save it. She has a plan but no one will listen to her.

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Ebook Review: Unexpected Altars: Meeting God in Everyday Moments (Collection of stories)

Blurb: 

Everyday moments become sacred altars where God meets you.

Do you sometimes wish you could hear from God? Do you feel like you are too insignificant for Him to care about your daily battles with loneliness, grief, change, and doubts?

God talks to each of us – from the young husband and father who accidentally torched his home, to the claustrophobic pastor making her way through a historic tunnel in Israel, to the mystery author having a close call with a stink bug.

God can speak to us through that soft voice inside your head; or the perfect words for your circumstance uttered on Sunday morning; or He can come to you in a powerful revelation.

Turn your doubts into divine encounters. Discover how God is speaking to you today through these 101 inspirational faith stories. These stories will transform your doubts into powerful encounters with God’s grace, guiding you to find Him in unexpected places.

UNEXPECTED ALTARS is a collection of stories of faith from real people, just like you, who have experienced God’s grace and presence in their lives. This heartfelt Christian devotional brings together authentic testimonies from everyday people who have encountered God’s presence in unexpected places.

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- Joshua Alexander
- Rachael Alexander
- Sheerah Allison
- Tom Arnold
- Lauren Carr
- Jeff Cunningham
- Kelly Curtis
- Bob Finnie
- Bill Fisher
- RoseAnna (Rosie) Fisher
- Bruce Funk
- Brian Greenfield
- Dan Kovac
- Dennis Magaha
- Frances Magaha
- Kristen Marshall
- Debby McCoy
- Troy Miller
- Laura Morris
- Kris Rata
- Cathy Stewart
- Dale Stewart
- Kent Tice
- Jason Weller
- Jack Zaleski

Each story is a powerful reminder that God meets us right where we are—building altars of worship in the ordinary and the extraordinary. Perfect for daily devotion, small group discussion, or personal encouragement.

Start your journey to find God in the unexpected! Order UNEXPECTED ALTARS today!

Amazon: Amazon.com: Unexpected Altars: Meeting God in Everyday Moments eBook : Alexander, JoAnne , Carr, Lauren, Greenfield, Brian, Cunningham, Jeff, Zaleski, Jack , Allison, Sheerah, Stewart, Cathy, Stewart, Dale, Miller, Troy, JoAnne Alexander, Joshua Alexander, Rachael Alexander, Sheerah Allison, Tom Arnold, Bill Fisher, Bob Finnie, Kelly Curtis, Jeff Cunningham, Lauren Carr, Dennis Magaha, Dan Kovac, Brian Greenfield, Bruce Funk, RoseAnna (Rosie) Fisher, Laura Morris, Troy Miller, Debby McCoy, Kristen Marshall, Frances Magaha, Jack Zaleski, Jason Weller, Kent Tice, Dale Stewart, Cathy Stewart, Kris Rata, Alexander, JoAnne: Kindle Store

Goodreads: Unexpected Altars: Meeting God in Everyday Moments by JoAnne Alexander | Goodreads

My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. This was an interesting collection of inspirational thoughts, teachings, and experiences. There were stories of prayers that were answered, explanations of passages, and unexpected lessons in geography, topography, and archaeology. It touched on a couple of issues that I, myself, am dealing with and gave me some hope.

I received a copy through RABT, and this is my unsolicited review.

 

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Ebook Review: Lady Veronica's Lost Gem (The Riddle Sisters #6) by Jennifer Monroe

 

Blurb: 

A deadly mission. A stolen legacy. A love neither of them saw coming.

Lady Veronica Standwick has spent years proving she is more than another woman waiting for rescue. As a spy for the Underground, she has learned to trust no one and guard her heart with the same precision she guards the Crown's secrets. But when she locates the lost heir to the Saltersford dukedom, those iron barriers begin to crack.

James Dunning is a quiet schoolteacher who believes shaping young minds is the greatest adventure he will ever have. When a sharp-tongued beauty arrives at his door claiming he is the lost heir to a dukedom, he thinks she has lost her mind. But the proof she carries is undeniable. And so is the woman holding it.

As James adjusts to his new life as a duke, the mystery of why he was kidnapped as a child brings on a new danger—an assassin wanting to take his life. As Veronica fights to keep him alive, James finds the red-headed beauty impossible to read and harder to look away from. For Veronica, the allure of James awakens a feeling she thought long buried: love. But the secret she hides may destroy them both before his enemies ever get the chance.

Lady Veronica's Lost Gem, Book 6 of the six-book Riddle Sisters series, is a sweet and clean Regency romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Perfect for fans of Sarah M. Eden and Julie Klassen.

What to Expect:

• Secret heir
• Spy heroine
• Rags to riches
• Opposites attract

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I enjoyed this story, the last of the Riddle children. With the Riddle sisters having done their part, Veronica went to collect the Lost Gem. James was a surprise. I loved his caring attitude to his students and his acceptance of the change in his circumstances. The connection between Veronica and James was obvious, but they did try hard to keep it from being personal for safety sake. Despite the danger surrounding them, they had lovely sweet moments. I had tears for the last bit of the book as it touched my heart.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.

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A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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