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I Surrender All | Music Video

It's been a very long time, but here's a new piano solo on YouTube!! This is from a small CD I recorded when I was sixteen (with the help of Daniel Tero). Enjoy - and share!

Biblically Speaking - These Seven Things: Sowing Discord

Part 16 in my study on what is abomination in the sight of God.
Recap:Many believers have fallen into accepting that which is abomination in the sight of God. Unless we study God's Word to learn His Mind on what is abominable, how will we know to purge ourselves from abomination? Lord willing, I will be posting the fruits of my study on the word "abomination," but feel free to leap ahead of me and study it for yourself. What is an abomination to God?


These Seven ThingsProverbs 6:16-19 - These s...

Orphan Train Rider | Book Review

This week, I didn't have any books I had to review...and actually, I haven't finished a book since two Saturdays ago (perhaps I've been a bit busy). I'm stuck on an orphan train research book. While it has a lot of facts, that's just what it has: facts (that are a little dry to swallow a lot at a time). But! Here's an orphan train book that I recently read and really enjoyed--I give it five stars.

My Thoughts
So much information is packed into this short book. Warren paints a very detailed...

Celeste and Pastor Owens | Journey to Love

Get to know two more important characters from "Journey to Love" - Celeste and Pastor Owens.

Celeste Thornton
Mary's younger sister, Celeste, is cheery, chatty, and totally little girlish. She reaches out to Marie even though Marie never encourages the friendship.




Pastor Owens
Solid in the Bible, Pastor Owens is the faithful pastor of the church that Mr. and Mrs. Bowles attends. However, his words make Marie feel uncomfortable.

Word Wednesday #94

And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. Genesis 22:12
Abraham loved God enough to obey Him...above his only son. Yet how often do I struggle to obey God when it means sacrificing my dreams and projects for just a short time? Abraham obeyed, unable to see the future. Yet I like to balance the pros and cons before maybe, possibly, obeying. Oh Lord, h...

Mr. and Mrs. Bowles | Journey to Love

Get to know some characters in "Journey to Love." Today, meet Mr. and Mrs. Bowles.

Mr. Bowles
An older, gentle farmer, there is a special connection between Marie and Mr. Bowles. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that neither of the talk much.




Mrs. Bowles
What Mr. Bowles lacked in words, Mrs. Bowles made up for double--or triple. She seems inclined to keep up a steady monologue whenever she's around.



Come back on Thursday to meet Celeste and Pastor Owens.

Biblically Speaking - These Seven Things: Feet Running to Mischief

Part 15 in my study on what is abomination in the sight of God.
Recap:Many believers have fallen into accepting that which is abomination in the sight of God. Unless we study God's Word to learn His Mind on what is abominable, how will we know to purge ourselves from abomination? Lord willing, I will be posting the fruits of my study on the word "abomination," but feel free to leap ahead of me and study it for yourself. What is an abomination to God?


These Seven ThingsProverbs 6:16-19 - These s...

Journey to Love ~ Cover Reveal and Blog Tour Sign-Up

Finally, after much work, "Journey to Love's" cover is completed! I guess I learned something new--just like one can have writer's block, they can also have graphics designer's block. ;) So thankful for the help and advice of Sarah Johnson in bringing this cover to "good enough" to "great!"

So...*drumroll*...


Also, I'm having a blog tour for "Journey to Love" on  March 14-26, 2016, and you're invited to join me! Are you interested in joining? If you have a blog or are on Amazon or Goodread...

Undaunted Hope | Book Review

After reading about 1/4 of the book, I decided not to finish it. I am not a big romance fan, and from chapter one, Tessa was engrossed with Alex's rippling muscles and drowning in his cobalt blue eyes. Just mentioning that doesn't quite bother me, but when it goes on and on, chapter after chapter, her clearly lusting after this man, it just was too much (one quote that is very mild, "He was a beautiful specimen of manhood. She honestly had no desire to take her eyes off of him, even though sh...

Marie and Mary | Journey to Love

Get to know some characters in "Journey to Love!" Today, meet Marie and Mary.
Marie DixonThe main character of "Journey to Love," Marie is recently orphaned and whisked away from the only life that she has ever known. She has created a shell around her heart and refuses to make Creston her new home. Will this shell ever be broken?


Mary Thornton
When Marie first saw Mary, she was strangely drawn to her, and thought of her as a friend...but her dreams for this friend soon come crashing down when t...