Mesu Andrews's Blog, page 37

Become a Peculiar Bible Reader

Have you heard the story about the guy who suddenly noticed a terrible smell in every room of his house? It was very distinct and a smell he recognized immediately. He called his friend and said, “Someone has played a dirty trick and hidden Limburger cheese in every room of my house! I need you … Read More

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God’s Provision by Linda Marie Finn

Sometimes things in life just seem to be way too hard and out of our control. Things just don’t seem to go right and we are finding it hard to make money on the side to keep things going smoothly.  Maybe you/spouse is on disability for some reason and unable to work full time or … Read More

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Cover Celebration Contest

I LOVE seeing a new cover for the first time! How about you? A good cover often conveys the mood of the book before opening that first page. Cover Celebration Contest So today’s post is a celebration! I wanted to thank the folks at Waterbrook/Multnomah for the FABULOUS cover of The Pharaoh’s Daughter! Thank you! Thank you! Thank … Read More

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Rainy Days by Angie Arndt

Some people don’t like the rain. But I love to put on my slicker and boots then take long walks, twirling my umbrella. Have you ever noticed how different the world is after a storm? Colors are more brilliant. The world is still. The air is pure and sweet.  There are reasons for those changes … Read More

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Do Deadlines Make Your Teeth Itch?

Some of you know that when deadlines hit, I hit a wall. Some folks excel under pressure. I fold. Some people like the thrill of competition. I concede. For those of you who thrive with goals and deadlines—you have my deepest respect and congratulations. For those who struggle—as I do—with meeting demands when the clock … Read More

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Weekly Writing Project

According to the internet, 81% of Americans would like to write a book someday (and we all know the internet never lies). I was NEVER one of those people. I had no desire to write a book and absolutely no desire to write a novel. The Lord loves to change our plans, doesn’t He? Don’t … Read More

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Do All Dogs Go To Heaven?

Has your heart ever felt so warm and full, you thought it might burst? That’s how I feel when our new dog snuggles up close for some love. If you’re not a pet person, you may not understand this feeling, but I happen to believe the Lord gave us furry, feathered, and four-legged friends to … Read More

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The Season of Sameness by Renee Ann Smith

Fall is often the time for new adventures. But what about when something new and exciting is happening for everyone else—except for you? Your little one hops the bus to begin a new grade in school. Or your young adult packs his car and heads for college. And you are left behind. One friend finally … Read More

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Near-Sighted, Far-Sighted, God-Sighted

I used to work with eyeballs. My first big-girl job in 1989 was with an optometrist, who taught me basic technical skills to measure a patient’s visual acuity. When my husband went to seminary, I worked for an ophthalmologist as his scribe—following him from exam to exam, writing every word of his findings for his … Read More

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A New Start by Angie Arndt

When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank.  Exodus 2:3-4a ESV We’ve had lot’s of new starts recently. Mesu’s has two new grandbabies: a handsome boy and … Read More

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