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Blessed Friendships- Ruth 1:6-9

I didn’t expect to lose friendships when I lost my husband, but I did. Some just weren’t close enough to go through a hardship with me and some were close enough but had no desire to grieve with me. It made me lonelier and more bitter than I already was from losing my husband. Somewhere… Continue reading Blessed Friendships- Ruth 1:6-9

The Long Goodbye- Ruth 1:1-5

The Long Goodbye—Ruth 1:1-5 Based on the first five verse in Ruth chapter 1, I believe Naomi may have experienced a type of long goodbye. Her children were born during a time of famine. Their very names speak to this— Mahlon means sickness and Chilion means wasting away. The Bible doesn’t say, but it wouldn’t… Continue reading The Long Goodbye- Ruth 1:1-5

What is Christian Romance?

Romance novels are the hottest thing out there in the world of books right now. Some are hotter than others, if you know what I mean. Some of it is nothing more than glorified porn. Ouch. Yeah, I said what I said. So where does Christian romance line up? First, let’s look at the word… Continue reading What is Christian Romance?

A Kingdom in Peril- 1st chapter

If the gates of Hades existed on Earth, they would surely be found in Rivania. Gemma drove her knife into the unclothed savage in front of her and moved on to the next before his knees even had time to hit the blood-soaked dirt at their feet. The Ulriki were a sight to behold, completely… Continue reading A Kingdom in Peril- 1st chapter

Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham

Who likes it Scot? This girl! I’ve had an obsession with all things Scottish since long before Jaime Fraser came along. Maybe it’s because of the Scottish in the mix of my own bloodline or maybe because my husband was of mostly Scottish descent. (Who struck a strong resemblance to the character in this book… Continue reading Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham

Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep

The shadows hold secrets darker than they ever imagined. . . .In 1888 Victorian England, Ami Dalton navigates a clandestine dual life. By day, she strives to establish herself as a respected Egyptologist, overcoming the gender biases that permeate academia. But with a heart for saving black-market artifacts from falling into the wrong hands, she… Continue reading Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep

Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe

I've been meaning to try a T.I. Lowe book since forever. What finally pushed me to do it? This cover! I love it! Why did I hesitate for so long? Because I knew I would cry. And I did, but it wasn't bad. There were enough sweet, romantic moments in this book to outweigh the… Continue reading Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe

Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham

An Appalachian Girl Seeks a Place to BelongReturn to the mountains of 1910s Appalachia with beloved author Pepper Basham to discover Kizzie McAdams's story.Kizzie McAdams spent her childhood longing to see beyond the mountains of home, but when her job as a servant in a landowner’s house results in an unplanned pregnancy, her world tips… Continue reading Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham

Genesis 7:11 How did I miss this?

How often do we speed through the parts we think we already know? I know I’m not the only one who does this. I’m one of those who reads the Bible through, and when I’m finished, I start over. So there’s no telling how many times I’ve read this verse and didn’t see this. We… Continue reading Genesis 7:11 How did I miss this?

Let’s Play Catch Up 8/20-24

We haven’t talked in a while. A Long While. I’ve had good intentions, but you know how that is.