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!
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.
Excerpt
A woman suffering from bleeding for twelve years receives news of hope.
Lydia slumped against her walking stick, the emerging heat draining her strength.
Elon flinched. He could not offer her assistance without becoming unclean. As if sensing why she traveled from her tent, he sprinted to a water jar and set it by her ram skin prison.
A tear slipped from her eye and graced her cheek. “You are too good to me, Elon.” And good for her. You should have abandoned me years ago.
Before she collapsed and embarrassed herself, and him, she grasped his basket and turned toward her tent. The rain had dampened the woven reeds, so the handle fit securely in her palm. If only her future were as secure.
“There is a man.” Elon’s words chased after her. “He lives with a fisherman. Near the lake.”
There was always a man who claimed he could help her. For a fee. The slashes and burns and bindings of the physicians had never healed her. Her health worsened. The horrors of what they had made her drink sickened her stomach. She had only received disappointment and pain.
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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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Thank you for your encouragement and being a host on my blog tour. I hope readers grow closer to Jesus or come to know Him.
~Barbara
I liked the excerpt.
Hi Rita! Thank you for joining us. I appreciate all of your time this week supporting the tour.
~Barbara
thank you for sharing about Across the Lake today!
The excerpt is intense and I like the cover.
Hi Jeanna! My publisher did a nice job on the cover. I like it too! The second story is the woman bleeding for twelve years and that section seems to be a favorite among readers. Thank you for joining us.
I like the excerpt. Sounds like a good read.
Thank you, Regina. I appreciate your support during the tour.
~Barbara
Looks amazing, congratulations.
Thank you, Nancy. I learned so much writing this book. I hope readers enjoy it. Thank you for being here.
~Barbara