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Scripture Graphics #49

On days (and weeks) where things are crazy and busy, I need this reminder: I must go in God’s strength, not my own; I must seek Him for the way I am to take, the things He wants me to do.

This should never cease being our heart’s prayer and desire.

If we are starting to slide, maybe we need to examine: in whom or in what is our trust? Something other than the Lord?

This verse reveals three beautiful truths about God’s relation to us: He hears us (Psalm 6:9, 18:6, 34:4, 40:1, 116:1, 120:1), He is...

First Line Friday | Over Maya Dead Body

Today's read... if you're a mystery fan, you will want this book!! But, heads'-up, you'll want to get the first two books first. ;) At any rate, here's the first line (keep reading for my review too).


"I snatched my bag off the luggage carousel at Boston's Logan International Airport and plunked it next to my parents as a sticky-fingered urchin tried to liberate the brightly colored ribbons I'd tied to the handles."(Over Maya Dead Body by Sandra Orchard)
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Scripture Graphics #48

If our delight is in God's law, then we should not be in danger of close companionship with the ungodly, sinners, or scornful. Likewise, if we are in close company with those three, we will not find delight in God's law.

If we are so concerned about "my rights," does this indicate a lack of trust in our eternal judge?

How are we fighting against the enemy so that the foundations are not destroyed? How are we upholding the foundations in our era--around our family, friends, in our workplace, on...

First Line Friday, Blog Tour, and Giveaway | Dreams and Devotion

Today I'm excited to feature another new-release! The Tales of Taelis series is a great children's series with solid, Christian principles.

Here is the first line:


Dara pushed a strand of hair, the color of a crow’s wing, back into the cloth that kept it out of her face. She staredoff toward the snow-covered hills, glistening in morning light.(Dreams and Devotion by Sarah Holman) 
Before I share my review and all the other fun stuff of a blog tour... hop over and see what the othe...

Sale: Today and Tomorrow

I'm having a sale today and tomorrow only.

Get "Journey to Love" for $.99 today (tomorrow it will be $1.99) and "Letter of Love" for free!!


Also, I'm joining a group of other authors for a Summer Stock-Up Party where they have more sales and freebies and giveaways. :) Join us on Facebook! My time is 2:00 CST today.

Trever Elkins Music

No, this isn't a repeat of last week. Last week I featured Carter Elkins. Yes, Trever is his brother. He does a little bit different style of music--they worked together for Trever's CD, Rest. As the title implies, it is a nice, relaxing CD (which you can get through Exalt With Songs ministries). Here's a sample.

Journey to Love | Book Trailer

Over a year ago, "Journey to Love" hit bookshelves and e-book shelves. ;) I am just now doing a book trailer for my first published novella. Have you read it yet?

Scripture Graphics #47

“And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.” (Acts 28:4-5)I found this amazing, because Paul *was* a murderer. But he was also saved by the grace of God, and that made the difference.


"And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more...

Books I Read - June 2017

This is a week late, I know. Our summer is a craze of busyness--great, wonderful busyness, but busyness nonetheless. 
June wasn't a huge reading month for me--and it was one in which my reading balance got shifted. Usually I try to balance non-fiction and inspirational books with fiction. Turns out for the summer I had agreed to review a list of books and didn't think about my schedule too much. So I had to "catch up" on fiction reading for June/July.
But backing up to June.My most anticip...

First Line Friday and Review | Heart on the Line

Happy Friday! I finally got around to reading my first Karen Witemeyer book--and I enjoyed it! How many of you have read Karen Witemeyer? What do you consider your favorite of hers?


The cheerful tinkle of the bell alerted Grace Mallory to the arrival of a guest.(Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer)

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