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Lyn's Grandmother-Dee Dee

Today is my day to share another family story. My mother's mother Louise who was called Dee Dee (a popular nickname in my family) passed away when I was in first grade. I remember my mom coming to my classroom to get me at Glen Flora School in Waukegan IL, sad image in my mind. My main memory of my grandma was that often when I would visit her house, she would say, "Look in the oven. There's something for you." I would peer inside and there would be a miniature apple pie! Just for me.

My grandmot

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Published on May 15, 2009 05:50

Elizabeth White, Mary of Bethany & Gilly

Today, it's my pleasure to host a dear friend, Elizabeth White. Here's Elizabeth.

In the course of writing a book about a professional ballet dancer, one of my favorite characters from Scripture came to life-a woman who knew Jesus as friend, teacher and Lord. Mary of Bethany, as best I can discover from studying New Testament commentaries, was the rebellious younger sister of Martha and Lazarus.

We don't know exactly what sins she had committed, but she knew the forgiving mercy of Jesus of Nazaret

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Published on May 14, 2009 05:00

The 2nd Story from a Reader--Gee's Tribute to Her Mom

Today, another reader shares her tribute to her mother.

Here's Gee:
 "I can think of many woman that deserve a Mother's Day Card but there is nobody like my mother, Doreen B. She raised us 4 children on her own and never gave up. She worked and made sure we had the best that she could get for us. She lived miles from us until about 7 years ago then she moved here to Idaho to be closer to us all.

This past year her health has not been the best but she never gave up and she puts her love in the Lo

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Published on May 13, 2009 05:00

Love Inspired Author Anna Schmidt & Her Love of History

Today a fellow Wisconsin author, Anna Schmidt, tells about her mother's heritage.

"My love of history came down to me from my parents -- especially my Mom. I truly think she would have been happy to have lived in an earlier time! At any rate although she had less than a high school education, she was an avid reader and loved (as I do) puttering around in antique shops and looking at items with an eye to who might have held them and used them before. She taught me that if we pay attention to what

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Published on May 12, 2009 05:00

Book Monday--Bestselling Author Robin Lee Hatcher

Today, it's my pleasure to tout my friend inspirational romance author Robin Lee Hatcher's newest title.

Who says a woman can’t do a man’s job?

Put up or shut up! Complaining about Bethlehem Springs' dissolute mayoral candidate, Gwen Arlington is challenged to take on the role herself. For seven years, she’s carved out an independent life in the bustling mountain town of Bethlehem Springs, Idaho, teaching piano and writing for the local newspaper. But now she’s a single woman running f

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Published on May 11, 2009 05:00

Brenda Minton & her mom Rosetta

Today, another Love Inspired author shares the story of her mother. Here's Brenda:

"When I think of strong women, I think of a woman that I didn’t have in my life for long enough. My mom, Rosetta Kasiah, lost her struggle with breast cancer 27 years ago. I was fourteen. As a child I wanted her to fight harder, to not give up. Looking back at her life, I realize now that she fought harder than anyone. My mother not only fought cancer, but she was also a polio survivor. She grew up in

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Published on May 08, 2009 05:00

Sandra Robbins Honors Her Mother

Today Sandra Robbins shares a story about her mother. Here's Sandra:

"A few years ago my grandson asked me a question that made me smile. With the true innocence of a child, he looked at me and said, “Were our ancestors the ones who lived on the plantations in the old South?”

I struggled to keep from smiling as I replied, “No, you’re not descended from material wealth, you have something even better. Your ancestors who scratched out a living in the rich soil of the South left you a heritage

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Published on May 07, 2009 05:00

Audrey Hebbert tells the story of Gwen Edland

Today, Audrey Hebbert, a new friend, shares a story about a woman we can all admire. Here's Audrey:

"Gwen Edland is a strong woman. Rather than relaxing in retirement, the 74-year-old Nebraska great-grandmother has become a globetrotting evangelist, sharing the gospel even in the world's more dangerous places.

Sometimes teaming up with organizations like the Omaha Rapid Response Team to offer food and supplies, other times organizing her own team, Edland has prayed with thousands to rece

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Published on May 06, 2009 05:00

Janet Dean & Rahab

Today my friend Janet Dean tells the story of her heroine:
Here's Janet:
"Adelaide Crum, the heroine of my debut novel, Courting Miss Adelaide, possessed strength and courage to do what was right, no matter the cost. Her father left her mother when Adelaide was a baby. Her unhappy mother was unaffectionate and critical of her daughter, but Adelaide found solace in God’s love and in her church family. When Adelaide learns a group of orphans are coming to town, she sees this as her chance to

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Published on May 05, 2009 07:33

Book Monday-Susan May Warren's Nothing but Trouble

Today Susan May Warren tells us about her latest in PJ Sugar - Trouble Collection, another Romantic Comedy/Suspense. Here's Susan:

"It's not fair to say that trouble happens every time PJ Sugar is around, but it feels that way when she returns to her hometown, looking for a fresh start. Within a week, her former teacher is murdered and her best friend's husband is arrested as the number-one suspect. Although the police detective investigating the murder--who also happens to be PJ's former fl

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Published on May 04, 2009 05:00