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Free: Hartly Manor | Christmas in July

My second freebie this month is...


This is more of a winter story than a Christmas story, but it holds a special spot in my heart. It was written from the perspective of children but is an allegory of salvation.

Get on Kindle (free today only): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N31B8C6
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Scripture Graphics #99

Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?...They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Proverbs 8:1, 9Sometimes, what makes God’s Word so hard to understand is our attitude. We don’t *truly* want to find knowledge, so we explain away verses instead of accepting them to be right. Is this our attitude toward God’s Word?

Spiritual maturity isn’t how much about the Bible that we know, but how we use it in our daily lives. One could quote...

10 Minutes in the Word: Psalms | Book Review

After reviewing the Proverbs 10 Minutes in the Word, I knew I wanted to get my hands on the Psalms version. This one is formatted slightly differently, because there are so many Psalms. Most of the time, you have to read 3-4 Psalms per devotional. Because of this, I realize that it is harder to get a specific theme from the Psalms than it is from the Proverbs. Perhaps it’s because I’m not as emotional a person, but I found the devotionals to be more along the lines of, “Life is terrible, but...

Free: Noelle's Gift | Christmas in July

The Christmas in July blog party has been going on for a few days now! I hope you've got the schedule bookmarked and are hopping along the blogs to get some amazing deals!
FreeToday, it's my turn to offer up a freebie, and it's only fitting that my first "Christmas in July" freebie should be my first Christmas story ever written...

It's only free today, so grab it up while you can!
And, if you read it, I'd love for a review both on Amazon and Goodreads! (Just sharing the Christmas joy, you know...

Scripture Verses #98

We can deceive people in our worship, but God sees our heart—not just our words and actions. How often do we truly think of this during the day? (Because worship is not just limited to church-time)


If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139:8-10Even there... There is no place too sorrow...

Christmas in July - Author Blog Party!!!

I am super excited and thrilled! Not only am I hoping to release a new Christmas book the end of July, but I'm joining with several other Christian authors to have a month-long celebration with giveaways, discounts, and freebies. You'll want to be sure to mark your calendars (or bookmark this post) and come back each day for something new.
GiveawayWe have an exciting giveaway for you guys!!! Two giveaways, actually... one for those of you on our soil (USA), and another for international reader...

A Holy Passion | Book Review

David Brainerd is a name that was familiar with me, but I hadn’t actually read his journals or researched much on his life, so I was very interested in this story. Though it was primarily a story on David Brainerd, it was told from Jerusha Edwards’ perspective.
I can say nothing against the spiritual content and theology of this book. Wow. It was jam-packed full and Alicia didn’t hold anything back with the Christian message. I loved the glimpse into David’s life and the many lessons that he l...

Giveaway Winner!! ("Quest for Leviathan" blog tour wrap-up)

Wow, what an amazing two weeks it has been! A huge, ginormous thank-you to my amazing bloggers and reviewers! Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this release so wonderful for me. I really appreciate each and every one of you!
Now, for the moment we've all been waiting for... the lovely person who will receive TWO copies of "Quest for Leviathan" (one for them, one for a friend)...
The winner...
Is...
DEANNE P!!!!!
I'm sending you an email as soon as I finish this post!
Now for ALL of those l...

Scripture Graphics #97

This verse speaks of eternal life, yet it made me wonder: do we live as though God is God only of life once our time on earth has ceased? Is He only “profitable” for securing our home in heaven? Or do we see Him as Lord of our life? Yes, we can comfort ourselves with the eternal hope and security of our everlasting God, but He is just as real here on earth as He is in heaven. Do we live unto Him or barely give Him a fleeting thought in our busy times?

In a time when events hadn’t gone as they...

The Captured Bride | Book Review

My ReviewThe characters in this book were so diverse: two trail-worn scouts, a traitor, and bratty general’s son? What a great combination for a wilderness mission smuggling gold!

I loved the complexity of this book all the way around—like I already mentioned, the characters were individually unique yet each with hidden secrets (some very dark) of their own. Half of the time, I wasn’t sure what would unravel next with their character. The guessing game kept my interest piqued.

And then there wa...