Welcome to the Blog Tour for Across the Lake: Traveling with Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee by Barbara M. Britton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Though I’m not doing many book reviews anymore, I still don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to review biblical fiction. Since Across the Lake includes stories of Bible women, I had to check it out.
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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Book Review
Across the Lake is a little different than your usual read. It’s listed as a biblical fiction devotional. I’ve never read a biblical fiction devotional before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s basically a book of short stories tied together with a common theme, followed by author reflections and discussion questions.
The common theme for Across the Lake is Bible stories that took place along the Sea of Galilee. It opens with the story of the demon-possessed man living among the tombs told from the perspective of his young son. Interspersed with his scenes are scenes of the disciples traveling across the lake on the way to where the tombs are and interacting with the people of the town. Other stories in the collection include the bleeding woman and Jairus’s daughter.
The author takes poetic liberties in bringing the scenes to life, but I didn’t run into anything that contradicted Scripture. Everything feels well-researched and well thought-out.
If you’re looking for short biblical reads for yourself or a small group, check out Across the Lake. I imagine it would be even more interesting if you’ve actually been to the Holy Land and walked along the Sea of Galilee. Then, these stories would take on even more depth.
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.
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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions expressed are my own.
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