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March 9, 2023
Hebrews 12 Endurance: 10 Engaging Podcasts for Christian Women
As a Christian woman, I’m always on the lookout for things that will help to encourage and increase my faith. One of these resources for faith-building has been podcasts for Christian women. What Is a Podcast? A podcast is basically an audio file that can be downloaded for listening on a phone, tablet, or personal …
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March 7, 2023
Aminata Coote: Author Interview with Kathy Gilbert Maresca
Today, we’re spending some time with author Kathy Gilbert Maresca. She’s the author of Porch Music, an intriguing novel about a family with Seminole ancestry. *** Q: Tell us about your book and why you wrote it. A: Porch Music arose from my desire to recapture Old Florida, the culture of my home state before …
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March 6, 2023
Aminata Coote: The Librarian’s Journey Review
The Librarian’s Journey is a multi-author collection of historical novels inspired by the traveling librarians of the Great Depression. Love’s Turning Page by Cynthia Hickey Living in the Ozark Mountains during the Depression was tough. So when Grace Billings gets the chance to work as a traveling librarian, she jumped at the chance. So what …
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March 2, 2023
Hebrews 12 Endurance: What is Idolatry? 3 Profound Reasons Idolatry is a Sin
The second commandment warns us against idolatry, but have you ever wondered what is idolatry or some things that can become idols? Maybe you think idolatry ended with the Israelites and don’t see how it applies to believers today. Let’s dig into this topic and see how we can avoid the pitfalls. What is Idolatry? …
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Aminata Coote: 3 Powerful Reasons to Study the Bible as a Christian Author
How often do you study the Bible? You’re probably wondering why I’m asking you this question. After all, you’ve decided to write stories that point to the character of God. That’s awesome! But what message are you going to share with your readers? God is love? They are beautiful in God’s eyes? While these are …
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February 27, 2023
Aminata Coote: Worry Less Pray More Review
Worry Less, Pray More (teen girl): A Teen Girl’s Devotional Guide to Anxiety-Free Living by JoAnne Simmons is a daily devotional for teenage girls. Though I’m not the target audience, these devotionals reminded me that Christ provides a way through every trial–even our anxiety. Ms. Simmons addressed several sources of anxiety including beauty, friendship and …
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February 23, 2023
Aminata Coote: In Spotlight and Shadow Review
In Spotlight and Shadow, by Rachel Scott McDaniel is a split-time novel that tells the story of Elise Malvern who’s trying to get up the courage to audition for a seat in the Pittsburgh Symphony without falling in country superstar Pierson Brooks. In 1920s Pittsburgh, Sophie Walters is desperately trying to find the jewel thief …
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Hebrews 12 Endurance: 2 Simple Keys to Godly Leadership
The idea of godly leadership is a concept that almost seems like an oxymoron. In a world that seems to thrive on a “me-first” mindset, can you live by godly principles and be a good leader? What does the Bible say about leadership? Let’s dig into our Bibles to see what we can learn. What …
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February 21, 2023
Aminata Coote: Character Introduction: Brianna
Today, Brianna McPherson joins us on the blog. She’s one of the main characters in His Perfect Match, a Christian contemporary romance. *** Q: Introduce yourself to the readers. A: I’m Brianna McPherson, a Communications Consultant and the proprietor of Eyes and Ears. Q: If people could remember you for one thing, what would it …
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February 20, 2023
Aminata Coote: Detecting Secrets Review
In Detecting Secrets, by Sami A. Abrams tackles the issue of a baby smuggling ring. When a pregnant teen goes missing, Charlotte Bradley is called in to help search for the girl with her air-scent dog, Theo. Sheriff Dennis Monroe and his team are also called in to investigate. Charlotte and Dennis must race against …
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