faith – Page 2 – Jenna Van Mourik

January 2, 2025

The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on November 9, 2022. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. Mystery, intrigue, tragedy, and redemption — The Hidden Prince is another sweeping adventure in the Old Testament world of Daniel from Tessa Afshar! Keren and Jared are Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Potiphar’s Wife by Mesu Andrews (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on June 1, 2022. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. One of the Bible’s most infamous “bad girls” takes center stage in this intriguing adaptation, rich with historical facts and research. I will always pick up a Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Defending David by Barbara M. Britton (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on February 26, 2022. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. Battle cries, boundary lines, and amid it all… Love, between us and God, and between each other. Let me tell you a story… In June of 2021 Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

To Dwell Among Cedars by Connilyn Cossette (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on January 8, 2021. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. Connilyn Cossette has a new book out—was there ever a moment where you doubted that I would review it??? I didn’t think so. To Dwell among Cedars Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Claiming Canaan by Barbara M. Britton (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on June 11, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I’ve been reviewing each of the books in the Daughters of Zelophehad series by Barbara M. Britton since the first one, Lioness, was released last year. It’s Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Star of Persia by Jill Eileen Smith (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on March 27, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I have been a fan of Jill Eileen Smith since I first stumbled upon The Crimson Cord (Rahab’s Story) at my local Barnes & Noble. I quickly Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Heavenly Lights by Barbara M. Britton (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on March 17, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I previously reviewed Lioness: Mahlah’s Journey by Barbara M. Britton in November of 2019. I have been anxiously awaiting awaiting Noah’s arrival ever since! You can read Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Of Fire and Lions by Mesu Andrews (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on March 4, 2019. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. This past week I was captured. I was a stranger in a foreign land. I was scared. I had my heart broken a few times. I found Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on December 4, 2018. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I confess, I have rarely ever felt the Lord so closely when reading a book. I am often drawn to Him, finding His comfort in the words Continue reading

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About The author

Jenna Van Mourik is the author of the Biblical fiction novel Jerusalem’s Daughter, which was published in 2021. She graduated magna cum laude from California Baptist University with a B.A. in English and earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. Today, she balances writing novels, recommending books on her blog and YouTube channel, and encouraging others to pursue God in everyday life on her social media. Connect with her on Instagram @jennavanmourik.