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-- 'ACROSS THE LAKE' --
AUTHOR BARBARA M. BRITTON
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About the Book
Title: Across the Lake: Traveling with Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee
Author: Barbara M. Britton
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Genre: Biblical Fiction Devotional
Discover the life changing power of Jesus in six short stories from the Gospel of Mark. The miracles of Jesus will leap from the page in a Biblical Fiction story, author reflection, and relatable study.
Travel with Jesus as he calms a storm, heals a desperate woman, raises a dead daughter to life, sends His disciples on a minimalist mission, feeds thousands on a hillside, and shows compassion to a persistent mother.
A perfect study for your small group, personal or family devotions, or even a book club. If you know Jesus, fall in love with Him all over again.
If you haven’t experienced Jesus’s power and love, jump in His boat and engage with the Creator and Savior of the world.
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EXCERPT:
Felix’s muscles seized, though not from fear of demons nor the fright of never seeing his father again. Jesus was leaving. The man who had saved him from his possessed father, and who had saved his father from the demons, strode toward the sea.
Felix kissed his father’s cheek. “I will return.” He raced to the shore.
Jesus chatted with some of his friends near their boat. It wasn’t too late.
“Jesus!” He scrambled closer and threw his arms around the Teacher’s waist.
Jesus embraced him as if the squeeze of Felix’s arms wasn’t an intrusion.
“Thank you for healing my father.”
He let go of the man and stepped back, meeting Jesus’s gaze. A gaze that would live in his dreams forever.
“I believe it. I believe you are the Son of the Most High God.”
Jesus smiled as if Felix was a loyal friend. Not someone he had met hours before, but as if he had known him all of his life.
He would treasure Jesus’s broad smile. The smile of the only God who had restored his family and given him a reason to hope.
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MY REVIEW:
A unique devotional inspired by the author's trip to the Sea of Galilee in Israel . . .
Author Barbara M. Britton has provided readers with an in-depth study of New Testament Scriptures from the Gospel of Mark regarding Jesus's travels around the Sea of Galilee to minister to people from all walks of life.
The author has written fictionalized versions of events taken from the Book of Mark by giving names to previously anonymous characters to illustrate how their interactions with Jesus greatly affected their lives.
The book is divided into six parts, each of which contains four or five fictionalized vignettes of the scripture passages being examined for that section. The vignettes are followed by the Author's Reflections and a detailed section of Discussion Questions. The formatting of the book is user-friendly and allows readers to record their thoughts in the book.
At the end of the book the author has thoughtfully provided a brief section entitled, 'Following Jesus.' I found the tone of the author in this section to be warm and encouraging because it gives new Christians specific ways to continue to grow in their journey of faith.
I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.
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PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Scrivenings Press | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub
About the Author
Barbara M. Britton is an author of Christian Fiction who loves to bring little-known Bible stories to light. She has taught the Bible in church and schools for thirty years. Barbara has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries in chocolate. You can find out more about Barbara and her books on her website barbarambritton.com.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive an Across the Lake book box which includes a paperback copy of Across the Lake: Traveling with Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee, a Hebrews 12:2 Scripture Rock, a necklace with cross and GRACE tag, a print copy of the Shelter in the Night devotional by LoRee Peery, a Philippians 4:13 notebook, and a $20 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 26, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 2, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!
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Sounds fantastic
ReplyDeleteThank you for being here, JCP. It was a joy to write this book.
DeleteThank you for the lovely review, June, and for being part of my blog tour. I'm so glad that you enjoyed "Across the Lake."
ReplyDeleteBarbara ~ You are very welcome! I enjoyed reading your personal thoughts on your inspirational journey around the Sea of Galilee. Best, June
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rita. Thank you for your encouragement this week too.
Deleteit sounds like such a great book! thanks for sharing your thoughts, dear June :)
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ReplyDeleteHi, Roxanne ~ You're welcome! I hope you have a chance to read this book sometime soon. Thanks for stopping by . . . Best, June
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Bonne. Thank you for joining us. This certainly is a book of my heart.
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