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The Shadowed Dreams: Native Americans in Missouri and the 1870s Prejudices

Friendship Transcends Prejudice and Discrimination In the heart of the 1870s, the rolling hills of Missouri bore witness to a friendship that defied the societal norms of the time. Gabe, a Native American of the Arapaho Indian Tribe, and Thomas, his white best friend, shared a bond that transcended the prejudices surrounding them. However, theContinue reading "The Shadowed Dreams: Native Americans in Missouri and the 1870s Prejudices"

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Deleted Scenes: Crafting Authentic Narratives in Discerning God’s Best Series

Trimming the Excess – Emotional Depth in Storytelling Deleting scenes from a manuscript is similar to cutting off a body limb with dull children’s shears. Well, maybe not quite, but trimming the excess from a manuscript is painful. The outcome, however, is almost always for the best; creating emotional depth in the story. The wordsContinue reading "Deleted Scenes: Crafting Authentic Narratives in Discerning God’s Best Series"

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Renewing Your Mind with God’s Truth: Overcoming Negativity and Doubt

Renewing our minds with God’s Word is not a one-time event, but a continuous process. In a world inundated with negativity and doubt, it’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed by the constant barrage of negative thoughts and feelings. From societal pressures to personal insecurities, our minds can often become battlegrounds where fear and doubt wageContinue reading "Renewing Your Mind with God’s Truth: Overcoming Negativity and Doubt"

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Green Eggs and Glamour: A Less-Than-Happy Easter Tale

Last month, Easter brought the usual festivities for our family—church service, egg hunts, and enough candy to make Willy Wonka blush. Ah, the memories. But this Easter, I couldn’t help but reminisce about a less-than-happy Easter experience from years gone by. Picture this: a small church, a bustling congregation, and my dear sister, the multitaskingContinue reading "Green Eggs and Glamour: A Less-Than-Happy Easter Tale"

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From Innocence to Integrity: Thomas’s Growth in the Discerning God’s Best Series

Shaping Character: The Influence of Family and Faith in a Child’s Development Innocence is what I saw when I first looked into the newborn eyes of my grandson, Avery. Integrity is what I see now as he makes daily choices, even when faced with challenges or temptations to behave otherwise. Well, that and a goodContinue reading "From Innocence to Integrity: Thomas’s Growth in the Discerning God’s Best Series"

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The Unconventional Journey of an Unexpected Christian Fiction Author – Anne Perreault

Embracing Unexpected Paths and Crafting Compelling Tales Meet Anne Perreault, a Christian Fiction author whose unconventional journey into storytelling took an unexpected turn. Despite never crossing paths in person, Anne and I quickly bonded over our shared love for crafting compelling tales filled with excitement, adventure, and God’s gift of forgiveness. Join Anne as sheContinue reading "The Unconventional Journey of an Unexpected Christian Fiction Author – Anne Perreault"

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Being Accident Prone Means Learning To Laugh At Yourself

The ability to laugh at your accident-prone self is essential; allowing others to laugh with you is an acquired skill. Musings of an Accident Prone Girl

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God Knows My Name – A Name Like No Other

When I shared my rough, unedited piece with my Writer's Guild, my knees shook, and my voice warbled. I choked on my words as they hit me like the glass shattering in the story I told.

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Christian Audiobooks for Free on YouTube

Christian Authors Share Their Audiobooks With Readers Christian audiobooks are a staple on my phone. I love being able to listen while I cook dinner, clean, do laundry, or walk. YouTube makes it easy to listen for free to many of my favorite authors. If you need recommendations, I have several you may enjoy thatContinue reading "Christian Audiobooks for Free on YouTube"

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God Uses a Blind Woman for His Glory and Her Growth

Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month

I never thought I’d meet another legally blind author, let alone one with the same diagnosis as me of Retinitis Pigmentosa. But when God wants to show himself, he does it in a big way. Amy Bovaird and I learned we are also both Christ followers and taught English as a Second Language. We were instant friends. I’ve invited her to share a piece of her story with you today and pray her encouraging words bless you.

Welcome, Amy!

Thank you so much for hos...