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Calling All Book Lovers!

In just a few short days (nine to be exact), I'm going to be having my first "blog party" here! Rebekah from Read Another Page is hosting "Five Fall Favorites," where we'll all be sharing our five favorites from several genres! This has been exciting to prepare for and I'm all geared up to go! :) What's more, we'll be having some great giveaways -- because, after all, part of the fun of books is to be able to share them! :) So come back and join the fun!!

This Last Surrender | Book Review

I read this devotional book in one day, not 31 as intended. I think it would make a very nice daily devotional book, but it was a Sunday afternoon, and I had a few hours in which to read it. :)

There were many good reminders and spiritual truths in this book. It covers so much about daily life -- plodding, staying faithful, following Christ, being grateful, praying, embracing Christ's beauty, the list goes on. Some areas were not applicable to me as a single girl, because I obviously don't hav...

Waiting for the Flowers

It happens almost every time. I write a book, and then wham! The Lord uses the very words *I* wrote to speak to me -- at a much-needed time! I find it amusingly awesome. :) 
For Befriending the Beast, the theme is one of hope, trust, and waiting. As I was editing it, I realized one scene that held a message that I needed.

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"Did these roses bloom as soon as you and your mother planted them?" Percy's voice was next to Belle. Without looking, she knew that he knelt beside her. "Or we...

Praying for Authors

 When I was younger, I remember looking up to the authors that I knew of. It really didn't matter what genre they wrote, they were impressive.

Then, I became an author. I began talking with others authors. And I realized just how... well, human... authors are. Take any author, and you'll find that they live a similar life to you. Very few authors "just sit and write." They may be wives, mothers, husbands, fathers, brothers, sisters, or single. Most of them have other jobs or ministries,...

Quilts and Heirlooms

Last week I needed to take some pictures for an upcoming project, so I dragged out Mama's quilts. I really love Mama's quilts (note: the plaid one is the only one she didn't make). And one by one, she'll be passing these along to each of her children (at least, that is the goal; she might have to hurry as she has twelve children...). 




Here are my current two personal favorites. :) :) I'd say I have "dibs on the green one," but one of my sisters has mentioned that she really likes it. And,...

Two Civil War Books

I am quickly becoming a Civil War nerd. I mean, after all, I am writing a book that era, so why not buy books and find fun collection items? ;)  My reviews for both of these books are short, but that's because there really was so much information to process from them. I took steady notes the whole time I read them both (plus got some great story ideas...). They were both worth the read to me.

The 18th Missouri It took me a few months to read this, just because I'm a slow reader when i...

Tracie Peterson | Author Interview

Today, bestselling author Tracie Peterson has taken some time out of her writing day and answered some questions.

How have you been able to write so many books? Is writing your full-time career? What does a normal writing day look like to you?Writing is a full-time job for me as well as my ministry.  Years ago when I first got started, I knew that I wanted to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Bible application in each book to offer encouragement to the reader.  I also wanted to en...

A Glimpse of my Life

Usually on Wednesdays, I try to post a new music video from YouTube... this past week was a little crazy and is continuing on that thread. I don't usually do personal posts, but today I'll give you a small glimpse of my life of late.
Last weekend, Mom, Elizabeth, and I trekked over to Texas for one of my friend's weddings. The trip up there was looooong. So, I contented myself with listening to an audiobook with Mom...
Snapping random pictures...

And starting a book that I got last Christmas...

I...

Trust

What verse comes to mind when you hear the word "trust?"

Scripture Designs 05

David wasn't content to just live through a famine--he wanted to know the reason of the famine and took action to remedy the famine.Is this my attitude towards spiritual famine? Do I seem to know why there is a famine, then take action when I know the reason? Or do I content myself with "just waiting the famine out?"



 There is so much in these two verses. First, we see a progression:
- thanksgiving to God
- fulfilling commitments
- calling in trouble
- glorifying God
We shouldn't start every p...