Pepper Basham's Blog, page 11
February 22, 2018
Kisses & Band-Aids
I’m determined to believe there is something magical about ‘Mommy kisses’ and ‘band-aids’. They are like small, daily miracles God gives moms to make the little traumas of life a bit easier to bear. It’s… More
February 15, 2018
The Everyday Romance
I have a wonderful obsession with the BBC series Victoria. Yes, the storyline is great! Yes, the acting is wonderful! Yes, the costuming is superb and the setting is fantastic. But you… More
February 8, 2018
The Big Picture of God’s Story & Giveaway
In the beginning was… The story It’s true. If you start with Christian (or Jewish or Muslim) history, “Genesis” even means ‘an origin, creation, or beginning’. The Genesis of God’s story was creation. But we… More
February 1, 2018
Book Journeys – Arabia
Arabia… What do you think of? Before reading The Esther Paradigm by Sarah Monzon, I could only pull images from movies I’d seen (Hildago being one of my favorites). Sarah’s beautiful novel reintroduces me… More
January 25, 2018
Knowing Who Loves You
I love it when God gives you one of those brief moments of clarity. Of what it really feels like to be loved. Sometimes, we have to go through our days reminding ourselves of God’s… More
January 18, 2018
The Esther Paradigm by Sarah Monzon
Sometimes writers can highlight truth through the avenue of story that others cannot. Sarah Monzon accomplishes this in her beautiful novel, The Esther Paradigm. Here’s a little about the story: Genre: Christian, Contemporary, Romance Publisher: Radiant… More
January 11, 2018
Peace, Peril, and Teapots
Here is a wonderful quote/prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson, the 19th century author who penned the books: Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Kidnapped (and so many more). “Give us courage and gaiety… More
January 5, 2018
The Greatest Showman – Review
If you’re looking for a movie with deep meaning and a strong storyline, The Greatest Showman isn’t for you, but if you want to watch a movie that is optimistic, fun, exciting, and plays… More
December 28, 2017
A 2017 Thank You
The older I get the more I appreciate priceless gifts. No, I don’t mean the grand English estate of my dreams The perfect dress size despite the food intake (though this one continues to vie… More
November 22, 2017
To the Unassuming Superheroes
This week fellow author Melissa Tagg shared some wonderful news about her brother-in-law and nephew, Chip and Ollie Reece. Chip, dad to Ollie, wrote a book for his son with Down syndrome about a super… More
