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08/05/2025

We are blessed to share that Samantha Davis's new book, "The Things We Hide", is now available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, or on Kindle Unlimited! Link to purchase: https://a.co/d/h4bWOfn

As a testimony of salvation and faith, Christian author Samantha Davis shares her life’s journey—a journey full of abuse, fear, and brokenness that only a relationship with Jesus Christ could restore.

This personal biography features Biblical scripture references intertwined with Davis's original poems and writings. Each chapter lovingly testifies to God's transforming power and goodness for those who put their faith and trust in Him.

Please join us in praying for Samantha as she continues her journey of sharing her testimony and witness for Christ!

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06/27/2025

Today's book review features “The Skillful Snare” by Gary Schopmeyer! This book of instrumental instruction is a beginning snare drum method that unlocks the first fundamental skills that a proficient drummer needs to grow as a musician.

Perhaps one of the first of its kind, “The Skillful Snare” also incorporates musical facts and passages from the Holy Bible. Students have the opportunity to memorize verses that speak to the nature of singing or playing praises to God as they practice engaging and challenging musical exercises.

Purchase Link: https://a.co/d/5LFXIBC
Genre: Music/Instructional
Author: Gary Schopmeyer

06/24/2025

Day 2 of this week's book review!

Title: The Other Side of Broken: As Told to Henrietta Brown
Author: Cheri Taylor of Cheri Taylor Ministries
Genre: Christian Non-Fiction/Autobiography/Testimony
Purchase Link: https://a.co/d/1LsvtwS
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06/23/2025

LOTV , it's book review week! Each day, we will feature one of our authors' books and post some of the Amazon reviews in the comment section, as well as its purchasing link. If you have read the book but haven't left a review, we'd love for you to do so, then leave a comment on the book's post below. Let's encourage our Christian writers! 📚❤️
Adopting Faith: The Truth About Libby
Genre: Christian Fiction - Suspense
Author: Julie Eckert
Amazon Link:
https://a.co/d/2mHQCtw
Reviews in Comments Below!

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06/20/2025

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06/18/2025

Have you visited our website lately? New releases and upcoming titles are now posted! Visit: www.mylilyofthevalley.org
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06/17/2025

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06/05/2025

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We are hoppin' with excitement around here today! Ms. Joy S Taylor's newest book, "Before You Kiss the Frog...Can We Talk?" is now available in print, eBook, and Kindle Unlimited via Amazon! We will post her book summary below, but know this...if you are in a relationship, are thinking about being in a relationship, or have struggled with maintaining healthy relationships...this is the book to have on your nightstand! This book would also make an excellent gift for anyone navigating the dating world, recovering from divorce, or simply looking to strengthen the quality of their daily relationships.

📚 Order here via Amazon: https://a.co/d/4W1JkzK

Book Summary:

At the height of expectant emotion, the princess bent to kiss her prince. Eyes closed, full of hope for the future, she committed herself to this man in prince’s clothing. He’d been the one, the tall, dark and handsome one who came into her life, riding a new Hawaiian blue Mustang to sweep her off her feet with all the right words and dating techniques. The fantasy complete, vows behind them, the princess reveled in her defiance to warnings from friends and family. Until one day she awoke to find the prince was but a frog in man’s clothing. Her eyes opened by control, confusion and conflict, happy ever after never realized.

Before you kiss the frog, let’s talk. Let’s talk about choices that make your future healthier. Walk with me through a biblically based decision tree and not rely on aroused feelings and sensations that can lead us astray. I’d like to provoke some discussion regarding these ideas floating in my head, threatening my sanity if they don’t get expressed. Have you ever had something you were dying to tell a friend? Let’s talk, friend. Let’s talk about what makes someone a good prospect for a robust, lasting emotional and spiritual tie. Let’s talk about the frogs in prince’s and/or princess’ clothing. Let’s talk about trying to make that frog turn into your dream relationship. Can I reach you? Can I help you avoid the kingdom of tears, the stuff of my years and more than I would like to own up to?

Let me share what I’ve discovered of the pitfalls and hurtful episodes I encountered. I’m not here to make decisions for you, or to tell you how to live your life. I’ll just ask questions. I’ll talk about how I worked things out for myself, with God’s healing and gracious help. I’ll leave you to think about how to answer these questions for yourself. I’m much like you. Though I’ve earned some initials to follow my name, they aren’t in counseling or philosophy. I’m not a professional counselor. I’m a discussion leader. I’ve worked as a divorce and recovery leader in two established ministry programs at my church for over a decade. So, let’s talk. I mean, can we talk, heart-to-heart, openly and honestly? - Joy S Taylor

The mission of Lily of the Valley Publishing is to offer ministry publishing opportunities to those that serve to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

05/01/2025

What a bright and blessed gift to kick off a new month with a new book! We are honored to share Bro. Les Butler's new testimonial & memoir, "Clear and Obvious Assignment: Real Southern Gospel". If you love the Lord and are a Southern Gospel music fan, you will not be able to set this one down! Below is the foreword from Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, Mr. Eddie Crook:

"It has been my pleasure to know Les Butler since 1979. We met at the Chrysler Field House in New Castle, Indiana. He was playing bass for a group who was opening up for the Happy Goodman Family. He also interviewed all of the members of the Happy Goodmans for his radio show.

Fast forward to 1997, when he was with the Solid Gospel Radio Network, our friendship that has gone from acquaintance to a working relationship through his REAL Southern Gospel Radio Network. Early on, I could tell that Les was a visionary and that changes were coming. As one who shares the love of traditional Gospel Music, it is exciting to see the advancements that have been made by Les and his company. His vast experience in the business side of our music, coupled with his God-given musical gifts, allow him to achieve his goals for Gospel Music. This book is filled with interesting stories of hardship, faith, and endurance. Readers can learn about how the writer began his journey in Gospel Music, along with insight about the state of Southern Gospel Music. Read and be inspired about REAL Southern Gospel Music!"

-Eddie Crook
Happy Goodmans, SGMA Hall of Fame
REAL Southern Gospel Advisory Board

"Clear and Obvious Assignment: Real Southern Gospel" is now available in print (paperback) and eBook on Amazon by visiting the following link: https://a.co/d/7LDnvOy

04/08/2025

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During the Great Depression, Kentucky women rode 120 miles a week through treacherous mountain passes, crossing swollen creeks and navigating steep terrain - all to deliver books to isolated Appalachian communities. These "Pack Horse Librarians" worked under the WPA from 1935-1943, earning just $28 a month (about $495 today).

Nearly 1,000 librarians participated, using their own horses or mules to carry books in makeshift saddlebags. They established small libraries in churches and post offices, repaired damaged books with Christmas cards as bookmarks, and persevered through harsh weather and dangerous conditions.

When their animals died, some librarians would hike 18-mile routes on foot rather than leave communities without access to books. They gained trust in remote areas by reading Bible passages and brought hope through stories to places where roads didn't exist.

The program ended in 1943, but the Pack Horse Librarians left an incredible legacy of dedication, bringing knowledge and connection to isolated mountain communities during one of America's darkest times.

Sources: Down Cut Shin Creek: The Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky, Smithsonian Magazine, Pine Mountain Settlement School documents

04/04/2025

Are you familiar with the term "vanity publisher?" Occasionally, we get messages and replies suggesting that LOTV Publishing falls into this category, and we are proud to say, "No way!" Did you know that LOTV Publishing was partially founded in response to predatory publishing as a safe and integrity-driven option for Christian writers? After three years of foundational building, we are excited to announce our new classification as a "Christian Publishing Co-op!" If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, get a little ink on your hands, and desire to help spread the Gospel of Jesus to the four corners of the earth...we might be a good fit for you! Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last three years, and we look forward to many more blessings. 📚✝️

Need to boost your library with clean, Gospel-centered reading while supporting Christian authors? We've got you covered!
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01/09/2025

"Clergy Cover-up" is currently ranked in the Top 100 in the Christian Clergy Category on Amazon!

From Author, Joy S Taylor, an invitation to experience her newest book, "Clergy Cover-Up: Does it Work?"

"Come along with me through a discussion of characteristics of churches and pastors that tend to operate this way under the threat of misconduct exposure. Let’s look at common techniques of leadership during the cover-up process. The news feeds carry several stories of other churches with similar circumstances and outcomes. The Catholic churches, Eastview Christian Church, Hillsong, Mars Hill and the Southern Baptist Convention are examples. In addition, there are ministries that fall to the same pressure. We’ll check in with the continuing saga at FCCF/Christ First and the outcome of the lawsuit against them. We’ll look closely at Niño’s de Mexico a ministry that houses and educates children in Mexico. What happened with these, and what were the consequences they faced? What corrections could have made a difference? Was there an alternative route for them? What suggestions did the critics and analysts of these stories posit? Did the clergy cover-up work? Were the leaders in these organizations able to protect their personal and ministry image by the way they reacted to the situations before them? Hop on the research train with me and let’s see where the tracks take us."

"Clergy Cover-Up" is available in print, Ebook, and on Kindle Unlimited here: https://a.co/d/dAE2RAi

Thank you for supporting local authors and their ministries! 📚⛪️

Clergy Cover-Up: Does it Work?