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Daphne Tarango is a freelance writer and president of Lakeland Christian Writers, a chapter of the American Christian Writers Association. Daphne’s inspirational articles have appeared in Just Between Us, {in}courage, Living Better 50+, The Gabriel, Ruby for Women, and Mentoring Moments for Christian Women. Daphne has 12+ years of experience in broadcast journalism and academic and industry research. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Lee University and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from University of Florida. She has worked in front and behind the camera in television programming studios, and in radio and television newsrooms. As an Instructor at the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, Daphne taught courses in broadcast journalism, video production, and audience research.
Reviewed by Valerie Rouse for Readers' Favorite
Dragonflies, Ketchup and Late-Night Phone Calls: 31 Days of Journaling God’s Blessings is a delightful collection of innermost prayers to God. These prayers are chock-full of praises to God for all situations, occurrences, and material possessions in life. These prayers are dedicated to each day of the month and are preceded by Biblical passages. This daily journal is constructed with a section for readers to habitually jot down their “thank yous” to God for each portion of the day - morning, mid-day, evening, and bedtime. Ms. Tarango encourages her readers to have an attitude of thankfulness to the Creator at all times. In essence, this book is a reminder that each person is dependent on God for his or her existence. Even the little things like ketchup and phone calls that are taken for granted can be important to someone.
Ms. Tarango has a knack of grabbing your attention, beginning with the title of her book! It immediately draws you in and makes you wonder what she is referring to. This entices the reader to go on reading. I like the fact that the style of the book resembles a personal ode to God. This rich outpouring of gratitude to God satisfies the soul. This is the first prayer book I have read that gently persuades the reader to do as the Bible says - pray without ceasing. It is very engaging and I was compelled to read a few chapters at one go instead of one prayer a day. It inspires you and keeps your spirits in a buoyant mood, regardless of your personal situation. Dragonflies, Ketchup and Late-Night Phone Calls: 31 Days of Journaling God’s Blessings is a brilliant, uplifting piece of literature.
