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First Line Fridays | 3.31.2017

I'm veering from favorite authors today and just doing a favorite book. I've read a few of Tracie Peterson's books, but I didn't like most of them near as much as this one.


Far-off screams filled the air and rattled six-year-old Jimmy Colton's bones.Mama?(from Beyond the Silence by Tracie Peterson and Kimberly Woodhouse)
You've got to like at least a little suspense to enjoy this novel. Just saying. My review is here for those interest.

Grab a book near you and share a first line!
Do you lik...

Joshua Fit de Battle | Music Video

I'm excited about this week's music video, for a few reasons...

First... it's a piano trio! How fun is that?! I'm going to try to get some of my students to play it for recital this year.
Second... I really didn't think I'd have time or energy to do a recording this week. But once again, God has been good and supplied my need.
Third... it's Joshua Fit de Battle! 'Nuff said.

So, enjoy. :)


Info on the sheet music here.

Scripture Graphics #32

One of the passages I will never lack the need of reading.In thinking about the relationships surrounding us, in what ways have we yielded to the sins in verse 31? Contrariness, how do we need to repent of those sins and work to apply obedience to verse 32?

Are we actively trying to follow God? Or do we just hope that our life will somehow be like Him without putting any effort there? If we're hardly thinking about following God, are we satisfied there? Or are we making changes so that we can...

First Line Fridays | 3.24.2017

Let innocence be your mask.(from Ring of Secrets by Roseanna M. White)
I have never, ever read such an amusing character such as Winter in Ring of Secrets. She wears her mask beautifully -- and in such a way that makes me laugh out loud. But that's all I'm gonna say. ;) You may read my review here.
What's your first line this week?

~*~*~Also, be sure to hop along to all of these other blogs and see what First Lines they have to share!
Sarah - Bree -&nbsp...

A Mighty Fortress | Music Video

I personally think that one of the classic Christian hymns second to Amazing Grace would have to be, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." If you've not read the lyrics recently, I recommend you look them up. It will do your heart good.


For info on the sheet music, click here.

What hymns do you consider to be the Christian classics?

Learning Your Writing Style

Today is the first Indie e-Con day! I'm super excited to be a part of this e-Con. Today, our subject is... "Writing." There are a lot of authors sharing from their experience. You may check out the list of authors here.

"Learning Your Writing Style"----------
“The best way to learn writing is TO write.”
Agree? Disagree?
What about somewhere in the middle? A quote by C.S. Lakin kind of sums up my thoughts: “Hands-on experience coupled with diligent ‘book’ learning make for a sound education. And s...

Scripture Graphics #31

Genesis 22:7-8 - "And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. "This is such a beautiful picture of our salvation. Sin must be paid for, a sacrifice must be made. However, instead of requiring our lives to pay for our sin, Jesus Christ came to p...

First Line Fridays | 3.17.2017

*rubs hands together* Now for my current top favorite author! I'm featuring the first book of hers that I read. Since then, I've read four others. ;) She knows how to write an excellent book!


Temptation sat before her, compelling as the sea. Gleaming silver, green leather, the nearly silent rumble of the engine...(from The Lose Heiress by Roseanna M. White)
See my review of it here.

And now... share your first line for today!!

~*~*~Also, be sure to hop along to all of these other blogs and s...

God Loves Mommy and Me | Book Review

By Bonnie Rickner Jenson; Illustrated by Laura Watkins


My Review:This book. I am not sure how to write a cohesive review of it, because it is just too super cute! It is a children’s board book, full of colorful, soft illustrations and beautiful truths. The words to the book explore the different ways that God loves and provides for both "Mommy and me." It gave a glimpse into the things that mothers and children do together from snuggles to playtime. This book just made me smile when I saw the...

The Secret Slipper | Cover Reveal 09

Here it is!!!! The full cover that you've so patiently been awaiting! What has been your favorite quote so far? The most enticing? The most confusing? ;)