Bible Reading #26

Sunday June 21, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference 

Deuteronomy 12-14, Isaiah 21-24; John 18-21

Tyndale NT 1534 

Hebrews

NASB 1971 Reference

1 Samuel 16-31

Monday, June 22, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Deuteronomy 15-32; Isaiah 25-39; Acts 1-2;

Tyndale NT 1534

James, Jude, Revelation

NASB 1971 Reference

2 Samuel 1-8

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Deuteronomy 24-28; Isaiah 40-42; Acts 3-7

NASB 1971 Reference

2 Samuel 9-13

NASB 95 XL

Song of Songs; Isaiah 1-25

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Deuteronomy 29-34; Isaiah 43-53; Acts 8-12;

NASB 1971 Reference

2 Samuel 14-24

NASB 95 XL

Isaiah 24-39

Thursday, June 25, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Joshua 1-4; Isaiah 54-66; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah; Acts 13-14;

NASB 1971 Reference

1 Kings 1-11; 

NASB 95XL 

Isaiah 40-45

Friday, June 26, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Joshua 5-9; Jeremiah 1-4; Acts 15-24;

NASB 1971 Reference

1 Kings 12-22

NASB 95 XL

Isaiah 46-59

Saturday, June 27, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference 

Joshua 10-19; Jeremiah 5-9; Acts 25-28;

NASB 1971 Reference

2 Kings 1-7

NASB 95 XL

Isaiah 60-66

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

16. Lumber Baron's Wife

16. The Lumber Baron's Wife. Lynn Austin. 2026. 368 pages. [Source: Library] [Christian fiction, historical fiction, dual timelines, multiple narrators, three stars]

First sentence: It's long past midnight but I cannot sleep, consumed with worry for my friend.

The Lumber Baron's Wife has THREE narrators. (Is that too many narrators???) Hannah and Kate narrate the "past" timeline in the novel. Hannah is the doctor's wife. (His name is John). They've lost their children to disease, they were exposed through her husband's work. They are newly moving to Michigan. Kate is the lumber baron's wife. (His name is Henry). He is old. She is young. She isn't just younger than him. She is different in every way imaginable. Everyone thinks it would be a good idea if Hannah "coaches" her in behavior. The longer Kate and Henry are married, the more frustrated he gets with his wife. Meanwhile, Hannah barely tolerates John because she blames him for the death of their children. The "present" timeline in the novel is narrated by Ashley. Her husband is David. He is a conservationist? environmentalist? Something to do with trees and nature and wild things. She loves museum work. He "insists" they move to Michigan. She leaves her happy, happy job so he can have his happy, happy job. Which might be completely and absolutely okay if he gave any proof of being a decent human being. (He does not.) Because we're thrown into the middle of this troubled, tension-filled marriage, there's not much reason for me to like him. She wants to restore the lumber baron's mansion--that is join the community effort. He wants her to find steady work, the higher-paying the better. And he absolutely under no circumstances wants her to have the baby they've conceived. His pressuring her to have an abortion in a dozen or so chapters is the most obnoxious thing I've ever read in a Christian book. 

The stories are tied together because of the setting--obviously--but also in trying to solve the mystery of what happened to Kate. 

I did not like this one very much. I didn't love Kate and Henry. I didn't. I could tolerate John and Hannah. But I despised and loathed David. 

A bright side for this one could be that it does tackle difficult issues. Spousal abuse, manipulation, grief, abortion, etc. Most of the characters are not Christian. There's some will they or won't they become Christian by the end of the novel. This might be a plus for some readers. There is plenty of WHY is this happening if there is a God. Hannah questions God after losing her children. Her husband wants her to share the gospel with Kate, but, Hannah is struggling to believe the gospel herself. Kate is struggling with the basics of the gospel. She doesn't believe that grace could actually be grace. Henry and John aren't really characterized super well, though we do know that HENRY is a horrid, horrid man. David, as I mentioned, is despicable. He is angry at God. And he's super controlling and manipulative. And Ashley is not a Christian. She isn't open to the idea of spending time with Christians just in case they share the gospel. But she makes a friend who is a Christian and their mutual interest in restoring this historic house brings them together. There's some gospel presentation. But it isn't always received well. Which I think is probably realistic. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Scripture Chain

Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:7-9


Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers. Psalms 1:1-3


Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. Psalms 119:1-6

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

4.5 Tyndale's 1534 New Testament

4.5 Tyndale's New Testament. William Tyndale. Edited by David Daniell. 1996. 466 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, New Testament, Early Bible Translations]

First sentence: This is the book of the generation of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son also of Abraham.

This edition is a modern-spelling edition of the 1534 Translation. The translation of the New Testament into English from its original Greek was printed in Germany in 1534 and smuggled back into England. It was not the first translation of the New Testament into English. The Wycliffe New Testament was translated from the Latin Vulgate and not the Greek New Testament. Also the Wycliffe was not widely distributed and for everyone. (The Wycliffe New Testament was BEFORE the invention of the printing press.) The Tyndale--though forbidden and illegal--was meant to put the Word of God into the hands of everyone. Tyndale wanted the Word of God known by the people of God. Actually known, read, studied, interpreted. The invention of the printing press was providential in spreading the ideas of the Reformation and printing Bibles. 

I enjoyed reading Tyndale's New Testament. I did. I would definitely recommend this edition of the New Testament. 

You can really tell that Tyndale meant his translation to be read and understood by everyone. It is clearly and beautifully written.

And it fortuned while they were there, her time was come that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them within in the inn. And there were in the same region shepherds abiding in the field and watching their flock by night. And lo: the angel of the Lord stood hard by them, and the brightness of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. But the angel said unto them: Be not afraid. For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy that shall come to all the people: for unto you is born this day in the city of David, a savior which is Chris the Lord. And take this for a sign: ye shall find the child swaddled and laid in a manger. And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God and saying: Glory to God on high, and peace on the earth: and unto men rejoicing. (Luke 2:1-14)

For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, that none that believe in him, should perish: but should have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world, to condemn the world: but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him, shall not be condemned. But he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he believeth not in the name of the only son of God. And this is the condemnation: that light is come into the world, and the men loved darkness more than light, because their deeds were evil. (John 3:16-19)

No man can come to me except the father which hath sent me, draw him. And I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, that they shall all be taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard and hath learned of the father cometh unto me. Not that any man hath seen the father, save he which is of God: the same hath seen the father. Verily verily I say unto you, he that believeth on me, hath everlasting life. I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness and are dead. This is the bread which cometh from heaven, that he which eateth of it, should also not die. I am that living bread which came down from heaven. If any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever. And the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of this world. (John 6:44-51)

And he said unto his disciples: Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God and believe in me. In my father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you even unto myself, that where I am, there may ye be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas said unto him: Lord we know now whither thou goest. Also how is it possible for us to know the way? Jesus said unto him: I am the way, the truth, and the life. And no man cometh unto the father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye had known my father also. And now ye know him, and have seen him. (John 14:1-7)

As soon as Jesus had received of the vinegar, he said: It is finished, and bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. (John 19:30) 

When he saw the people, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set, his disciples came to him, and he opened his mouth, and taught them saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meal: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you for my sake. Rejoice, and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For so persecuted they the prophets which were before your days. (Matthew 5:12)

I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a quick sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable serving of God. And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be ye changed in your shape, by the renewing of your wits that ye may feel what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is. (Romans 12:1-2)

This edition has modern spelling. It makes Tyndale's translation a comfortable choice. Here's a small taste of the original spelling:

I beseche you therfore brethre by ye mercyfulnes of God that ye make youre bodyes aquicke sacrifise holy and acceptable vnto God which is youre resonable seruynge of god. And fassion not youre selves lyke vnto this worlde: But be ye chaunged in youre shape by the renuynge of youre wittes that ye maye fele what thynge that good yt acceptable and perfaycte will of god is. (Romans 12:1-2)

For God so loveth the worlde yt he hath geven his only sonne that none that beleve in him shuld perisshe: but shuld have everlastinge lyfe. (John 3:16)

And he sayd vnto his disciples: Let not youre hertes be troubled. Beleve in god and beleve in me. In my fathers housse are many mansions. If it were not so I wolde have tolde you. I go to prepare a place for you.And yf I go to prepare a place for you I will come agayne and receave you eve vnto my selfe yt where I am there maye ye be also. (John 14:1-3)

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible reading #25

Sunday, June 14, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Numbers 1-7; Joel; Amos; Jonah; John 3-5;

Tyndale 1534

1 Corinthians 10-16

NASB 1971

Deuteronomy 25-34

Monday, June 15, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Numbers 8-15; Hosea; John 6

Tyndale 1534

2 Corinthians

NASB 1971

Joshua 1-7

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Numbers 16-21; Micah; John 7-8

Tyndale 1534

Galatians

NASB 1971

Joshua 8-13

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Numbers 22-36; Isaiah 1-5; John 9

Tyndale 1534 

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians

NASB 1971

Joshua 14-24

Thursday, June 18, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Deuteronomy 1-4; Isaiah 6-9; John 10-12;

Tyndale 1534

1 Thessalonians; 2 Thessalonians

NASB 1971

Judges 1-12

Friday, June 19, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Deuteronomy 5-9; Isaiah 10-13; John 13

Tyndale 1534

1 Timothy, 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon

NASB 1971

Judges 13-21; Ruth

Saturday, June 20, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference

Deuteronomy 10-11; Isaiah 14-21; John 14-17;

Tyndale 1534

1 Peter; 2 Peter; 1 John; 2 John; 3 John

NASB 1971 

1 Samuel 1-15;

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

15. Into a Golden Era

15. Into a Golden Era. Gabrielle Meyer. 2026. 384 pages. [Source: Library] [christian fiction, christian romance, series book, 3 stars]

First sentence: I needed help, and I didn't have much time. 

Premise/plot: Into a Golden Era is the newest in Gabrielle Meyer's "Timeless" series. Ally, our heroine, lives in two timelines. She lives in California in 1849 during the "Gold Rush," and in California in 1929 as an actress in the Golden Age of Hollywood. In the 1849 story line, Ally is trying to use her knowledge of the future (though not well thought out research) to make her family rich so she doesn't feel guilty leaving them for her more modern life. She knows where gold will be found, and is going to try to get there and take some before it is actually actually found. In the 1929 story line, Ally and her family (who own a small, independent film company) are filming Little Women. Ally is faking a relationship with Hollywood bad-boy, Spencer, who is starring as Laurie in the film. This is the life that she supposedly wants, but, she's not particularly happy in it. Well, to be fair, Ally is having all the issues in both timelines. 

The two love interests are Sam (in the 1849 story line) and Spencer (in the 1929 story line). The reader can guess the outcome extremely early on. 

My thoughts: I don't mind formulaic romance. I don't. It can be a great joy, a "guilty pleasure" if you will. Guilty not because it's sinful or shameful but because it isn't the most super amazing quality of literature. The books are allegedly Christian fiction. And there's a shallow amount of Christianity to be found. Which is completely fine. The speculative fiction of this series makes it strange. And perhaps it's for the best that theology or doctrine isn't inserted in this super strange world. Two bodies, one soul. It is just ODD if you overthink the theology of it. 

I wanted to love this one more than I did. But I did like it better than some in the series. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #24

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Tyndale 1534

John 1-8; 

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Exodus 30-34; Psalms 120-126; Ecclesiastes 6-12; Luke 12;

NASB 1971 Reference Bible 

Exodus 32-40

Monday, June 8, 2026

Tyndale 1534

John 9-21

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Exodus 35-40; Psalms 127-133; Song of Songs; Luke 13-14;

NASB 1971 Reference Bible 

Leviticus

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Tyndale 1534

Acts 1-12

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Leviticus 1-4; 2 Kings 1-3; Psalms 134-138; Luke 15-17;

NASB 1971 Reference Bible 

Numbers 1-15;

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Tyndale 1534

Acts 13-28

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Leviticus 5-11; 2 Kings 4-6; Psalms 139-142; Luke 18-19; 

NASB 1971 Reference Bible 

Numbers 16-36

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Tyndale 1534

Romans 1-7;

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Leviticus 12-16; 2 Kings 7-15; Psalms 143-150; Luke 20-21;

NASB 1971 Reference Bible

Deuteronomy 1-8;

 

Friday, June 12, 2026

Tyndale 1534

Romans 8-16

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Leviticus 17-22; 2 Kings 16-21; Luke 22-24; 

NASB 1971 Reference Bible 

Deuteronomy 9-18

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Tyndale 1534

1 Corinthians 1-9; 

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Leviticus 23-27; 2 Kings 22-25; John 1-2;

NASB 1971 Reference Bible 

Deuteronomy 19-24

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

14. The War for Middle-Earth

14. The War for Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933-1945. Joseph Loconte. 2025. 288 pages. [Source: Review copy] [nonfiction, world war II, literature, 4 stars]

First sentence: The agreement that officially ended the First World War has borne an impossibly heavy burden.

This book is a great fit for readers who

a) have an interest in the INKLINGS--including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

b) have an interest in literature past and present

c) enjoy making connections between ideas and concepts found in literature with the real world or perhaps switch those around making connections between the real world and ideas, concepts, themes found in literature

d) have an interest in both the first and second world wars

e) have an interest in sociology and culture of the early to mid twentieth centuries

f) essentially anyone who enjoys diving deep into all the layers of context

I am not sure that I meet all these criteria, but I do have an interest in world war II and I have read some Tolkien and some Lewis. This definitely dives deeper into all the literature aspects. For example, some of the layers of context involve what works, what authors, that Lewis, Tolkien (and perhaps their contemporaries) read at various points of their lives and were influenced by. How did reading x influence author y into writing abc. What themes from book x and y can be seen in the works of author c and d. How does reading these themes, these ideas, these concepts change who readers are, change how they think, how they interpret the world around them. 

It was a good read, but, lots of depth.

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Operation Actually Reads Bible Turns 18!!!!

Does it feel like my youngest blog should be turning eighteen? No. Am I happy that it is? Yes. These are eighteen years where I've prioritized reading the Word of God in a consistent way. 

My first post was called THE MISSION.

My goal--obvious as it may be--is to actually read the Bible. You might think that I've not read it. But that wouldn't be the case. I've read it a dozen or so times over the past twenty years. However, I've not been in the habit of reading it lately. For the past three or four years, my reading of the Bible has been pitiful to nil. I know--rationally speaking--that I NEED to read the Bible...that I NEED to study and read and pray. But it's not a part of my daily routine. Hence why I'm challenging myself to ACTUALLY read the Bible instead of just talking about how I need to start one day soon.

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #23

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Tyndale New Testament 1534

Matthew 1-10;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 23-31; Romans 12-16;

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Job 25-34; Psalms 93-96; Proverbs 14-15; Mark 15-16;

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Exodus 11-12

NASB 1971 Reference

Genesis 1-11

Monday, June 1, 2026

Tyndale New Testament 1534

Matthew 11-20

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Job 35-42; Psalms 97-102; Proverbs 16-19; Zechariah 1-6; Luke 1

NASB 1971 Reference

Genesis 12-25

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Tyndale New Testament 1534

Matthew 21-28

KJV MacLaren Reference

Exodus 1-4; Psalms 103-104; Proverbs 20-22; Zechariah 7-14; Luke 2-3;

NASB 1971 Reference

Genesis 26-36

NASB 1995

Song of Songs

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Tyndale New Testament 1534

Mark

KJV MacLaren Reference

Exodus 5-9; Psalms 105-106; Proverbs 23-26; Malachi; Luke 4-5;

NASB 1971 Reference

Genesis 37-50

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Tyndale NT 1534

Luke 1-8

KJV MacLaren Reference

Exodus 10-17; Psalms 107-112; Proverbs 27-31; Luke 6-7

NASB 1971 Reference

Exodus 1-11

Friday, June 5, 2026

Tyndale NT 1534

Luke 9-17;

KJV MacLaren Reference

Exodus 18-21; Psalms 113-116; Ecclesiastes 1-2; Luke 8;

NASB 1971 Reference

Exodus 12-18

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Tyndale NT 1534

Luke 18-24

KJV MacLaren Reference

Exodus 22-29; Psalms 117-119; Ecclesiastes 3-5; Luke 9-11

NASB 1971 Reference 

Exodus 19-31

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

13. Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology

13. Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology. Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley. 2025. 1088 pages. [Source: Review copy] [4 stars, theology, Christian nonfiction]

First sentence: In Christian theology, the church explains and applies the Bible's doctrine, or teaching, about God. Theology is human reflection on the knowledge and wisdom revealed in God's Word. The goal of theology is that we may know God and live unto him through Jesus Christ.

Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology is a condensed adaptation of a four volume systematic theology. The four original titles are: Reformed Systematic Theology Volume 1: Revelation and God, Reformed Systematic Theology Volume 2: Man and Christ, Reformed Systematic Theology Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation, and Reformed Systematic Theology Volume 4: Church and Last Things.

The book is systematic, organized. It is an abridgment of literally THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of pages into a little over one thousand. So it's concise, but, NOT concise at the same time. Each chapter includes summaries and explanations as well as discussion questions. 

Reading it cover to cover over the course of several months, I feel it was good, but, at the same time it was a LOT to process. And for better or worse my brain can't retain that level of detail for long periods of times. I think this one may be a great RESOURCE or reference book. It might be good for deep diving specific subjects as they come up in your life--through sermons, through Bible reading, through questions asked at Bible studies or small groups. I can think of many reasons why this might be a good reference book or belong in a church library or home library of a pastor or elder or teacher. 

The book literally covers every imaginable subject, topic, doctrine. It would be nearly impossible for you to agree 100% with every single one all the time, every time. The book definitely has strong opinions, but, it also balances those strong opinions with a few other options. It may say the other side thinks this and then comes back with and here is an argument against that. BUT it doesn't exclusively present only one side for every doctrine. It obviously depends on the doctrine. Some doctrines might be more 'simply' presented. But for the more complex, somewhat controversial positions, it is a more complex overview. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #22

Sunday May 24, 2026

KJV MacLaren

Genesis 43-44; 1 Kings 15-16; Ezra 8-10; Psalms 72-73; Mark 7; 

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 1-2; Acts 21-23

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Genesis 34-36; Judges 1-2; Psalms 26-27; Matthew 12

Monday, May 25, 2026

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 3-4; Acts 24; 

KJV MacLaren

Genesis 45-50; 1 Kings 17-19; Nehemiah 1-2; Psalms 74-77;

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Genesis 37-40; Judges 3; Psalms 28-30; Matthew 13

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

KJV MacLaren 

1 Kings 20-22; Job 1-2; Nehemiah 3-4; Psalm 78; Proverbs 1-2; Mark 8-9

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 5-8; Acts 25-28

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Genesis 41-44; Judges 4-5; Psalms 31-32; Matthew 14-15;

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

KJV MacLaren

Nehemiah 5-13; Job 3-7; Psalm 79-80; Proverbs 3-5; Mark 10

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 9-12; Romans 1-3;

NASB 1977 Ryrie 

Genesis 45-50; Judges 6-9; Matthew 16; Psalms 31-34;

Thursday, May 28, 2026 

NASB Ryrie

Exodus 1-4; Judges 10-12, Psalms 35-37; Matthew 17-18

NKJV MacLaren

1 Samuel 13-15; Romans 4-5;

KJV MacLaren

Esther 1-2; Job 8-10; Psalms 81-83; Proverbs 6-7; Mark 11-12;

Friday, May 29, 2026

KJV MacLaren

Esther 3-10; Job 11-17; Psalms 84-89; Proverbs 8-9; Mark 13;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 16-18; Romans 6-8;

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Exodus 5-7; Judges 13-16; Psalms 38-40; Matthew 19

Saturday, May 30, 2026

KJV MacLaren

Job 18-24; Psalms 90-92; Proverbs 10-13; Haggai; Mark 14;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

1 Samuel 19-22; Romans 9-11;

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Exodus 8-10; Judges 17-21; Psalms 41-42; Matthew 20-21

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

12. The Church Mouse

12. The Church Mouse. Graham Oakley. 1972. 40 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, picture book, animal fantasy]

First sentence: In a busy little town, not very far away, there is a church and in the church there lived a mouse whose name was Arthur.

Premise/plot: Arthur, the mouse, lives in a church. He is thankful for his situation; it is safe thanks to the church cat, Sampson, being so biblically sound and prone to meekness and loving his neighbor. But he is lonely for other mice. So he becomes a mouse on a mission and recruits other mice to come and join him at the church--with the full blessing of the parson. In exchange for helping out around the church, the parson will pay the mice in cheese. Heaven on earth essentially for these mice. But will his plan succeed? 

My thoughts: I loved, loved, loved this one! I loved the story and the characters and the illustrations! I loved the little details. It is text-heavy. It may be a picture book, but, it is a picture book for older readers. I think it would work as a read aloud in very small groups. BUT I do think you'd need a good amount of attention span since it is a lot of text. Highly recommend.

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #21

Sunday, May 17, 2026

KJV MacLaren

Genesis 20-23; 2 Samuel 15-18; Psalms 52-55; Daniel 3-4; Matthew 25;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Joshua 22-24; Acts 9-10

NASB 1977 Ryrie Study Bible

Genesis 6-11; Joshua 5-6; Psalms 6-9; Matthew 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

NASB 1977 Ryrie Study Bible

Genesis 12-16; Joshua 7-8; Psalms 10-12; Matthew 6

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Judges 1-2; Acts 11-12;

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 24-26; 2 Samuel 19-24; Psalms 56-58; Daniel 5-6; Matthew 26-28

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 27-29; 1 Kings 1-4; Psalms 59-62; Daniel 7-8; Mark 1

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Judges 3-5; Acts 13;

NASB 1977 Ryrie 

Genesis 17-19; Joshua 9-11; Psalms 13-16; Matthew 7

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible 

Judges 6-12; Acts 14-15;

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 30-31; 1 Kings 5-7; Daniel 9-12; Mark 2-3;

NASB 1977 Ryrie Study Bible

Genesis 20-25; Joshua 12-13; Psalms 17-18; Matthew 8

Thursday, May 21, 2026

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Judges 13-16; Acts 17;

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 32-36; 1 Kings 8; Psalms 63-66; Obadiah; Mark 4

NASB 1977 Ryrie Study Bible

Genesis 26; Joshua 14-15; Psalms 19-21; Matthew 9

Friday, May 22, 2026

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Judges 17-21; Acts 18-19;

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference Bible

Genesis 37-39; 1 Kings 9-11; Ezra 1-4; Psalms 67-69; Mark 5

NASB 1977 Ryrie Study Bible

Genesis 27-30; Joshua 16-19; Psalms 22; Matthew 10

Saturday, May 23, 2026

NASB 1977 Ryrie Study Bible

Genesis 31-33; Joshua 20-24; Psalms 23-25; Matthew 11

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 40-42; 1 Kings 12-14; Psalms 70-71; Ezra 5-7; Mark 6

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Ruth; Acts 20

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #20

This is a bizarre week for switching up Bibles. But I think things might settle down for next week.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

KJV Altar Bible

Job 1-9

NKJV Precious Moments

Psalms 6-13

NASB 77 (Moody Press Thinline)

Genesis 12-16

Monday May 11, 2026

KJV Altar Bible

Job 10-26

NASB 77 (Moody Press Thinline)

Genesis 17-21

NKJV Precious Moments

Psalms 14-22

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

KJV Altar Bible 

Job 27-42, Ecclesiastes

NASB 77 Moody Press Thinline

Genesis 22-26

KJV Scourby Audio

Deuteronomy 6-34

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

KJV Altar 

Song of Solomon

NASB 77 Moody Press Thinline

Genesis 27-3

NKJV Precious Moments

Psalms 23-26

Thursday, May 14, 2026

KJV Altar

Matthew 1-4

NASB 77 Moody Press Thinline

Genesis 33-36

NKJV

Psalms 27-32

Friday, May 15, 2026

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Genesis 1-2; Joshua 1-2; Psalms 1-2; Matthew 1

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 15-17; 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalms 45-48; Matthew 19-21

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Joshua 12-16; Acts 5-7;

Saturday, May 16, 2026

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Joshua 17-21; Acts 8

KJV MacLaren Large Print Reference

Genesis 18-19; 2 Samuel 13-14; Psalms 49-51; Daniel 1-2; Matthew 22-24; 

NASB 1977 Ryrie

Genesis 3-5; Joshua 3-4; Psalms 3-5; Matthew 2-4

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #19

Sunday, May 3, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Genesis 1-3; 2 Samuel 1-2; Psalms 37-39; Ezekiel 33-34; Matthew 15-16;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Joshua 1-3; Acts 1

NASB 1977 Open Bible 

Genesis 1-2; 1 Chronicles 1-9; Psalms 1-5; Matthew 1-5

Monday, May 4, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Genesis 4-11; 2 Samuel 3-7; Psalms 40-41; Ezekiel 35-39; Matthew 17-18;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Joshua 4-6; Acts 2

NASB 1977 Open Bible

Genesis 3-5; 1 Chronicles 10-17; Psalms 6-9; Psalms 6-9; Matthew 5-7 

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

KJV MacLaren Reference Bible

Genesis 12-14; 2 Samuel 8-10; Psalms 42-44; Ezekiel 40-42; Matthew 19;

NKJV MacLaren Study Bible

Joshua 7-11; Acts 3-4;

NASB 1977 Open Bible 

Genesis 6-11; 1 Chronicles 18-29; Matthew 8-9; Psalms 10-15; 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

KJV Audio Alexander Scourby

Genesis 1-50

Exodus 1-40

Thursday, May 7, 2026

KJV Audio Alexander Scourby

Exodus 13-40

Leviticus

NASB Moody Press Thinline

Genesis 1-5

Friday, May 8, 2026

KJV Audio Alexander Scourby

Numbers 1-22;

NASB Moody Press Thinline

Genesis 6-11

Saturday, May 9, 2026

KJV Audio Alexander Scourby 

Numbers 23-36; Deuteronomy 1-5

NKJV Precious Moments Bible

Psalms 1-5


© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

4. ESV Women's Study Bible

4. ESV Women's Study Bible. God. 2021. 2336 pages. [Source: GIFT] [Bible, study Bible, 5 stars]

First sentence: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 

Start date: November 29, 2025

End date: May 2, 2026

I loved, loved, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this Bible. It is the BEST of both worlds. It offers devotionals AND study notes. It also features articles, maps, timelines, illustrations, profiles cross references, glossary. It was just the right balance too. There are plenty of features that make this a true study Bible. YET it isn't as overwhelming as the ESV Study Bible. The devotions are present--obviously. But they are not carrying all the weight either.  The translation is the English Standard Version. (This is the 2016 text edition). 

It is double column, words of Christ in black. 

As I mentioned, I love this one!!! I loved the substance of this one. It was SOLID. It is probably the best Women's Bible I've ever owned, ever read. I can't think of a better. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #18

Sunday, April 26, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

1 Chronicles 18-29, 1 Samuel 3-4; Psalms 10-14; Ezekiel 4-5; Mt. 4

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Psalms 112-119

Monday, April 27, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

Hebrews 1-6

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

2 Chronicles 1-5; 1 Samuel 5-8; Psalms 15-18; Ezekiel 6-7; Matthew 5-6;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Psalms 120-130

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

Hebrews 7-13;

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

2 Chronicles 6-9, 1 Samuel 9-12; Psalms 19-23; Ezekiel 8-11; Matthew 7-8; 

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Psalms 131-150

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

John 1-10;

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

2 Chronicles 10-20; 1 Samuel 13-15; Psalms 24-27; Ezekiel 12-14; Matthew 9

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Proverbs 1-10

Thursday, April 30, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

John 11-21

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

2 Chronicles 21-25; 1 Samuel 16-20; Psalms 28-31; Ezekiel 15-17; Matthew 10-11; 

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Proverbs 11-22

Friday, May 1, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation 1-12; 

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

2 Chronicles 26-30; 1 Samuel 21-23; Psalms 32-34; Ezekiel 18-24; Matthew 12-13; 

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Proverbs 24-31

Saturday, May 2, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

Revelation 13-22

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

2 Chronicles 31-36; 1 Samuel 24-31; Psalms 35-36; Ezekiel 25-32; Matthew 14; 

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible

Ecclesiastes

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #17

Sunday April 19, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Daniel, Micah, Nahum

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Corinthians 3-9

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians; Acts 18:12-28

NASB Large Print Compact 

Psalms 33-41

Monday April 20, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Corinthians 10-12

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Acts 19:1-20, 1 Corinthians 1-6

NASB Large Print Compact 

Psalms 42-56

Tuesday April 21, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Zechariah, Malachi, Jude, Revelation

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Corinthians 13-16

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

1 Corinthians 7-16; Acts 19:21-41; Acts 20:1 

NASB Large Print Compact 

Psalms 57-68

Wednesday April 22, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

2 Corinthians 1-8

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

2 Corinthians, Acts 20-28; Romans; Philemon

NASB Large Print Compact 

Psalms 69-78

Thursday April 23, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

2 Corinthians 9-13; Galatians; Ephesians

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Colossians; Ephesians; Philippians; 1 Timothy; Titus; 2 Timothy; 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Hebrews, Jude, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Revelation

NASB Large Print Compact 

Psalms 79-89

Friday April 24, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

Philippians, Colossians

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

1 Chronicles 1-10; Ruth; Psalms 1-5; Lamentations; Matthew 1

NASB Large Print Compact

Psalms 90-101

Saturday April 25, 2026

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Thessalonians; 2 Thessalonians

KJV Maclaren Large Print Reference

1 Chronicles 11-17; 1 Samuel 1-2; Ezekiel 1-3; Psalms 6-9; Matthew 2-3

NASB Large Print Compact

Psalms 102-111

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

3. King James Chronological Life Application Study Bible

3. KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition. God. 2025. 2128 pages. [Source: Bought (Gift)] [5 stars, bible review]

First sentence: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 

What you should know about this Bible?

The Chronological Life Application Study Bible is available in the King James Version AND the New Living Translation. 

This is the second edition of the Chronological Life Application Study Bible. It has a few new features including more insight from Jewish scholars. The first edition has been out of print for quite a while.

It is double column. It is black letter. The Words of Christ appear in black--not red.

There are study notes, profiles of characters, maps, charts, articles, appendices. 

Being a life application Bible, the notes are more on the application side as opposed to scholarly, academic, or contextual. 

What didn't work for me personally:

I found some of the notes to be highly, highly, highly speculative. It is okay just to admit you have no idea 'how to read' a passage. I am thinking particularly of Song of Songs or Song of Solomon. The notes are 99.9% speculative fluff. There is NO WAY to read the passage and come to their conclusions without a lot of imagination and speculation and just reading into the text. 

I found the amount of notes to text to be overwhelming--again depending on the book. Anytime a page of the Bible is 90% notes and 10% Scripture, I just find it TOO overwhelming to read any of the notes at all. 

I have realized I don't really enjoy the chronological approach to reading Scripture. I just don't. Some may. I don't. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

2. New King James Version Wide Margin Sovereign

2. New King James Version, Sovereign Collection, Wide Margin. God. (Thomas Nelson Publisher). 2022. 1696 pages. [Source: Bought] [Bible]

First sentence: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 

Start date: December 30, 2025

End date: April 21, 2026

This was my second time to read through this Bible. The first time I did not write or underline in it. This second time through I have begun. I will add more each time I read it through perhaps. (The first read through ended in February 2024.)

I love, love, love, love, LOVE the layout of this Wide Margin Bible in the Sovereign collection published by Thomas Nelson. It is DOUBLE COLUMN. It is red letter. [I would have preferred black letter, but you can't have everything.] The margins are just about perfect. 

There are many New King James text-only Bibles out there. There are probably even many wide margin New King James Bibles out there. I love the quality of the Sovereign collection. 

Is it a must if you already have a New King James Bible you love? Probably not. But if you are looking for either a wide margin Bible [this one comes in the New King James and the King James Version] OR a NKJV with great layout, then this one is worth considering. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #16

Sunday, April 12, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Kings 1-4; Ezekiel 12-15;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 19-24

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 22, Mark 12, Luke 20, 

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Job 1-7

Monday, April 13, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Kings 5-11, Ezekiel 16-20

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 25-28

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 23-28; Mark 12-16; Luke 20-24; John 13-21; Acts 1:1-11

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Job 8-17

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Kings 12-17; Ezekiel 21-32;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Romans 1-3

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Acts 1-5

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Job 18-23

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Kings 18-21; Ezekiel 33-39;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Romans 4-6

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Acts 6-14

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Job 24-42

Thursday, April 16, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Kings 22-25; Hosea; Joel; Ezekiel 40-42;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Romans 7-11;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

James

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Psalms 1-17

Friday, April 17, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Ezekiel 45-48; Amos;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Romans 12-13;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Galatians;

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Psalm 17-23

Saturday, April 18, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Daniel 1-4; Obadiah; Jonah;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Romans 14-16; 1 Corinthians 1-2;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Acts 16-17; Acts 18:1-11

NASB Large Print Compact Bible 

Psalms 24-32

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #15

Sunday, April 5, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Samuel 4-5; Isaiah 40-41; Hebrews 7-8

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 20-22; 

KJV Chronological Life Application

Matthew 15, Matthew 16:1-20; Mark 7-8; Luke 9:18-21

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Chronicles 10-20

Monday, April 6, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Samuel 6-13; Isaiah 42-44; Hebrews 9-13;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 23-24;

KJV Chronological Life Application

Matthew 16:21-28; Matthew 17-18:1-11; Mark 8:31; Mark 9; Luke 9:22-50;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Chronicles 21-25

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Samuel 14-24; Isaiah 45-50; James;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 1-3; 

KJV Chronological Life Application

Matthew 18:12-22; Matthew 19:1-2; John 7-8; Mark 10:1, Luke 9:51-62; Luke 10; Luke 11; 

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Chronicles 26-36

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Kings 1-4; Isaiah 51-55; 1 Peter;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 4-7;

KJV Chronological Life Application

Luke 12-14; John 9-10; Matthew 23:37-39

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

Ezra

Thursday, April 9, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Kings 5-11; Isaiah 56-61; 2 Peter;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 8-11;

KJV Chronological Life Application

Luke 15-17; Luke 18:1-30; John 11, Matthew 19:3-30; Mark 10:2-31;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

Nehemiah 1-7;

Friday, April 10, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Kings 12-16; Isaiah 62-66; Ezekiel 1-5;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 12-15; 

KJV Chronological Life Application

Matthew 20, Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 10:32-52; Mark 14:3-9; Luke 18:31-43; Luke 19:1-27; John 12:1-11;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

Nehemiah

Saturday, April 11, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Kings 17-22; Ezekiel 6-11;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Acts 16-18;

KJV Chronological Life Application

Matthew 21, Mark 11-12:1-12; Luke 19:28-48; Luke 20:1-19; John 12:12-50;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

Esther

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #14

Sunday, March 29, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 3-6; Song of Solomon; Philippians

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 1

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 12:9-21; Mark 3:1-19; Luke 6:6-19

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Kings 1-9

Monday, March 30, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 7-15; Isaiah 1-3; Colossians

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 2-3;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 5-7; 8:5-13; Luke 6:20-49; Luke 7:1-10

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Kings 10-20

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 16-18; Isaiah 4-5; 1 Timothy 

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 4-6

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Luke 7:11-50; Matthew 11:1-30; Matthew 12:22-45; Luke 8:1-3; 19-21; Luke 11:14-32; Mark 3:20-35; Matthew 12:46-50

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Kings 21-25

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 19-23; Isaiah 6-10; 2 Timothy

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 7-9

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 13; Mark 4:1-34; Luke 8:4-21

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

1 Chronicles 1-12

Thursday, April 2, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 24-27; Isaiah 11-14; Titus; Philemon;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 10-12;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Mt. 8:23-34; 9:18-26; Mark 4:35-41; Mark 5:1-43; Luke 8:22-56;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

1 Chronicles 13-17

Friday, April 3, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 28-31; Isaiah 15-29; Hebrews 1-3; 

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 13-15;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 9:27-38; 13:53-58; 10:1-42; Mark 6:1-29; Luke 4:16-30; 9:1-9;

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

1 Chronicles 18-29

Saturday, April 4, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

2 Samuel 1-3; Isaiah 30-39; Hebrews 4-6;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Luke 16-19;

KJV Chronological Life Application Study Bible

Matthew 14:36; Mark 6:30-56; John 6; Luke 9:10-17; 

NASB 95 Large Print Compact Bible 

2 Chronicles 1-9

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

11. Mists Over the Channel Islands

11. Mists Over the Channel Islands. Sarah Sundin. 2026. 368 pages. [Source: Library] [world war II, historical fiction, historical romance, christian fiction, 5 stars]

First sentence: Words failed Dr. Ivy Picot, so she sketched her father with gray-flecked hair, packing to go to war. 

Mists Over the Channel Island depicts a family torn apart by war. Half of the family goes to England--either to fight for Britain OR for refuge. Ivy and her sister, Fern, remain behind. Ivy is a doctor and she's needed. Fern chooses to stay than to go with her husband who will soon be fighting for the Allies. 

Gerrit van der Zee (and his friend Bernadus Kroon) are Dutch and have joined the Nazis. Not because they're actually actually Nazis--in any way. But because they want to be spies and work with the Resistance. They are assigned to Jersey (one of the Channel Islands). They soon befriend, Charlie, Ivy and Fern's younger brother. Ivy doesn't want to like--let alone like-like- the enemy. But she soon seems there's more to Gerrit than what it seems. HE is a good guy though technically 'an enemy' 'an outsider' to the islanders. Meanwhile, Fern begins working FOR the Nazis--after a fall out with her sister--and soon finds herself having an affair with a Nazi soldier. She even begins to view the Allies as enemies and the Nazis as the good guys. 

Tensions are high. Lives are at stake. Family loyalty is tested....

I enjoyed this historical romance GREATLY. It was a great read. Highly recommend. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible

Bible Reading #13

Sunday, March 22, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Joshua 7-10; Job 11-14; Acts 8-11;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Mark 4-5;

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

Esther; Ezra 4-10; Nehemiah; 1 Chronicles 1-9; Joel; Malachi;

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

1 Samuel 21-31

Monday, March 23, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Joshua 11-24; Job 15-19; Acts 12-15;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Mark 6-7; 

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

John 1:1-18; Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2; Luke 3:23-38;

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

2 Samuel 1-7

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Judges 1-5; Job 20-28; Acts 16-18

ESV Women's Study Bible

Mark 8-10;

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3:1-22; John 1:19-28

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

2 Samuel 8-12;

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Judges 6-16; Job 29-31; Acts 19-23

ESV Women's Study Bible

Mark 11-13;

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:13; John 1:29-51; 2:1-12

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

2 Samuel 13-24

Thursday, March 26, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Judges 17-21; Job 32-42; Acts 24-28;

ESV Women's Study Bible

Mark 14-16;

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

John 2:13-25; John 3-4; Luke 3:19-20; Matthew 4:12-22; Mark 1:14-20; Luke 4:14-15; Luke 5:1-11; 

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

1 Kings 1-11

Friday, March 27, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

Ecclesiastes 1-5; Ruth; Ephesians 1-3;

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Peter 1-3;

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

Mark 1:21-45; 2:1-17; Luke 4:31-44; Luke 5:12-32; Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 8:1-4; Matthew 8:14-17; Matthew 9:1-13; 

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

Saturday, March 28, 2026

NKJV Wide Margin Sovereign

1 Samuel 1-2; Ecclesiastes 6-12; Ephesians 4-6;

ESV Women's Study Bible

1 Peter 4-5; 2 Peter;

KJV Chronological Life Application Bible

Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:18-28; Luke 5:33-39; Matthew 12:1-8; John 5; Luke 6:1-5;

NASB Large Print Compact Bible

1 Kings 16-22; 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible