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February 12, 2020
Good Night, Fireflies | Book Review
My Review
This was a super cute little children's book. So often when it comes to children's books, I feel like the author skimps a little on the writing. Not so with this one. The text was not only creative, but the message in the book was solid: how, though we cannot see little fireflies all the time, they're still there and how that is like knowing that God is always there, even though we can't see Him. I think this would be a very good book for little children who are scared of the dark.
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February 8, 2020
The Key to Forgiveness - Part 1 of 5 | From the Archives
Most of us have heard the importance of forgiveness, but when we try to apply forgiveness, it seems an insurmountable task. Perhaps this is because we do not truly understand forgiveness.
We cannot grasp the concept of forgiveness by looking it up in Webster’s dictionaries. We cannot grasp the concept of forgiveness by looking at those around us. However, we can get a clearer understanding of forgiveness by looking into God’s Word; we can see a pattern of true forgiveness...
February 1, 2020
The Gray Chamber | Book Review
My Review
This was an enjoyable read. On one side, it was a sweet romance between Edyth and Bane. On the other side, it was a nefarious scheme to get Edyth committed to an insane asylum with all of its dark secrets.
I didn’t find it as suspenseful as some of the reads I’ve had recently. It had dark threads, due to the hidden secrets and total freedom of those in authority of a 19th century asylum. I personally found this fascinating and definitely believe its truth—it is heartbreaking that it’s...
Sowing and Reaping | From the Archives
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:7-10)
As with all passages in God’s Word,...
January 25, 2020
Jumping Ahead | From the Archives
Waiting and patience.
These could possibly be some of the hardest life lessons to learn. As believers, a large part of our waiting is not on simple things but on God’s timing. It does not matter what stage in life we are in: single, married, pregnant, with a home full of little kids, with a home of unmarried daughters, or other, there are times in which we are required to wait.
Part of waiting on God is in trusting Him – putting our full expectations, dreams, and desires in His care...
January 20, 2020
Collateral Damage | Book Review
My Review
This is another riveting read by Lynette Eason. It is written in a way that draws me into the reality of each scene and has my brain turning with possible solutions to the intricately woven mystery. I enjoyed each of the characters very much—the main characters as much as the side characters.
It is a great suspense read. Lynette deals with some very sickening realities in the book, but in such a way that does not glorify it, but shows the reality of the depravity of some people’s...
January 18, 2020
Obedience, When It's Hard | From the Archives
For a moment, picture the following:
There is a mighty king, renowned for his power and victories. Wherever he fights, he comes away victorious, burning the enemy city and carrying away hundreds of captives. This king is now coming against your nation, and you are totally unable to defend yourself. There is only one place to go where you can escape this king’s invasion. Would it not be wise to flee?
The tribe of Judah faced this decision (Jeremiah 42-43). King Nebuchadnezzar was...
There is a mighty king, renowned for his power and victories. Wherever he fights, he comes away victorious, burning the enemy city and carrying away hundreds of captives. This king is now coming against your nation, and you are totally unable to defend yourself. There is only one place to go where you can escape this king’s invasion. Would it not be wise to flee?
The tribe of Judah faced this decision (Jeremiah 42-43). King Nebuchadnezzar was...
January 11, 2020
"Thou Shalt Not" and our Thoughts | From the Archives
Have you ever applied the Ten Commandments directly to your thought-life? I have not . . . until the study on our thought-life set me to thinking.
1 - Thou shalt have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)2 - Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. (Exodus 20:4)What is foremost in our thoughts? Are our thoughts focused on God and pleasing Him? If not, what keeps our thoughts away from God? These thoughts could be “gods” or “idols” (graven images) that come between us and God.
3 - Thou...
January 7, 2020
End Game | Book Review
Happy release day to...
About the BookWhen elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to believe is guilty.
When Bailey and Marco start to connect the dots between the victims, including a link to a powerful defense contractor, they wonder if there's a deeper...
Focused Backstory | Book Review and Giveaway
ABOUT THE BOOK
Learn how to write characters readers will love.Has an industry professional told you not to dump character history at the beginning of your story? If so, you aren’t alone. But what’s the solution to this common advice? Most writers take the time to design interesting characters with troubled pasts. They long for readers to care about the characters’ lives. However, the sad truth is on page one, readers don’t care—yet. That’s why industry gurus tell writers to...
