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Scripture Graphics #52

Number 52. I suppose this makes a year of sharing Scripture graphics! It has been a personal blessing for me to hear how God has used these posts to come for you on the exact days you need them. He is so faithful to use His Word just when -- and how -- we need it. :) Here's hoping for another year of diligence in sharing!
This kind of makes for a good "catch-up" post. I had found a few graphics that I lost track of my personal thoughts -- or maybe I had my personal thoughts on the graphics but...

Scavenger Hunt and Giveaway | Molly Jebber Tour

How many of you like scavenger hunts? I'm happy to be a part of Molly Jebber's bookish-themed scavenger hunt! Hop along for some fun!

Scavenger Hunt Stops Stop by each blog to collect their special word then input the sentence it creates into the giveaway for NINE extra entries! While you are at each stop, don’t forget to comment to claim your bonus entries in the giveaway (the bonus entries for a comment on a blog can be claimed multiple times but only once in a 24 hour period).
My special word...

First Line Friday and Giveaway | Out of the Ashes

Hi all! If you remember, a few weeks back, I already featured the first line from Out of the Ashes. So... today I'll give you the first lines for all three in the series! :)




If you like good, solid fiction--and the Civil War, I highly recommend this whole series! Today, I'm specifically focusing on Out of the Ashes in a review, but before I do so... be sure to hop along to all of these other blogs and see what First Lines they have to share!Please note that I may not fully endorse al...

I Just Might be Getting a New Writing Program...

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve talked about writing, and for good reason. Summer busyness hit in full swing so I had no time to think blogging beyond the usual posts. But, now I’m back home (quick rundown of summer: 3 camps [one of which was in Colorado so took a 13-day trip], full-week revival service, VBS) and things are slightly getting back into schedule.
Writing, though. I’m still getting back into the swing of things. I had hoped to make 10,000 words in July. I kind of fell short of th...

Scripture Graphics #51

This is why believers have hope—though we are not spared from the grave (unless Christ returns), we are spared from its power and have eternity with Jesus Christ because of His redemption.

Do we go to God at the beginning of trouble—or only after we’ve tried the help of man and have found it to be lacking?

Being unmovable is never rooted in how strong or spiritual we are, but in how steadfast, faithful, and unmovable our God is. An interesting note: the Psalmist glances at his enemy and his wil...

Books I Read - July 2017

I seriously thought July would be a few-in-number book month. It actually wasn't. Part of that was because I accidentally "over-booked" my reading schedule (pun intended ;) ) -- I stopped being as organized when I requested books, and suddenly, there I was, required to read one book a week. But, a nice, long trip to Colorado as well as other car time and "recovery days" after crazy busy days all worked together and I'm finally caught up.
So... the books I read! There were some great ones! As w...

First Line Friday, Blog Tour and Giveaway | Manuscript for Murder

Today's First Line Friday is from...

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"When that dude realized it was the history teacher, I was like shocked, y'know? I was like, 'Dude! It has to be that science geek's-whatshisname's-dad.'"(Manuscript for Murder by Chautona Havig)
Hint: This isn't exactly the first line of the actual story but of a "two years ago." ;)

Before I get into the review and fun blog tour stuff, visit the other First Line Friday-ers and see what they have to share! (Please note that I may not fully endo...

I Need Thee Every Hour | free music

Monday was the first time I really touched the piano all summer (we're not counting the times I played for camps and church services... I'm mainly speaking of personal one-on-one time with me and piano ;) ). I started to practice, but after five minutes, I just had to arrange (it's been more than two months, okay?). God blessed that arranging time, and there's now a new arrangement in the books (or on the web... or something like that). :)
"I Need Thee Every Hour" has been on my hear...

Scripture Graphics #50

What comfort to know that the One Who leads me is my strong rock and fortress—He never changes, is mighty and strong, and is my protector.

If God’s praise is continually in our mouth, then there is no room for complaints, bickering, murmurings, boastings, gossip, and accusation. “And my tongue shall speak of Thy righteousness and of Thy praise all the day long.” (Psalm 35:28)

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed,...

First Line Friday and Giveaway | A Name Unknown

Happy Friday! I'm super excited to share a book that's been on my TBR list as soon as I heard about it!!

Seriously, the whole first page of this book is intriguing. But, I'll stick to the first line. ;)


Before I get into all of the "goodies" with reviews and about the book and all that amazing stuff (which you'll want to read), be sure to hop along to all of these other blogs and see what First Lines they have to share! Please note that I may not fully endorse all of the books th...