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May 24, 2013
Do We Call A High Priest “my lord”?
What’s Your Opinion? For my WIP, In the Shadow of Jezebel, my editor and I have talked, discussed, surmised, harrumphed, and shrugged about this question: Is it appropriate for priests and Temple guards to call Yahweh’s High Priest, “my lord”? But it’s a question that needs an answer, so I thought we’d include readers in the conversations! LORD, … Read More
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May 17, 2013
Potent Punctuation–Let’s Get Spiritual
If you’re a stickler for proper punctuation, the Bible’s sentence structures might drive you to distraction. Thankfully, I don’t go to Scripture to learn grammar technique. HOWEVER, I recently found an interesting punctuation lesson in God’s Word… Isaiah Said… In Isaiah’s prophecy of doom for God’s idolatrous people, there came a point when the LORD … Read More
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May 10, 2013
Who Is Jesus To You?
John’s POV I’ve been reading in John’s Gospel for my quiet time. It’s been three weeks, and I’m still in chapter one because I’m reading with new insight. The Apostle John wasn’t just recounting the details of Jesus’ ministry. He was reliving the days spent with his Best Friend. So, I’m reading with John’s POV … Read More
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May 3, 2013
Characters–How Many Are Too Many?
Characters—How Many Is Too Many? Secret’s out. Jig’s up. My novels are notorious for LOTS of characters. The two negative comments most common in my reviews are: “I had a hard time keeping track of all the characters!” “The names were hard to pronounce.” Since I write biblical novels, many of the names come straight … Read More
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May 1, 2013
Book Review: This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf
This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf Review by Mesu Andrews Book Description Hidden within the battle of Jericho is the story of Rahab, a beautiful and brave young Canaanite woman who aided the Israelites by hanging a piece of scarlet cord from a window. This act of faith changed her life by placing her … Read More
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April 26, 2013
Recognizing “Preparers” In Your Life
A Well-Prepared Field I’m an Indiana girl, transplanted to the beautiful Pacific Northwest at age forty-four. Though I love the mountains, ocean, and emerald-green forests of my new home, I miss the beauty of a freshly plowed field, crying out for seed. A successful harvest often depends on the preparation of the soil. Watch out … Read More
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April 19, 2013
Would You Choose Rest or Struggle?
If You Had The Choice If your boss/co-workers/husband/kids came to you today and said, “I’ll give you the choice–whole day to do absolutely nothing, or a whole day of stressful situations to deal with,” which would you choose? No-brainer, right? Rest Sounds Best They say, “The grass is always greener…” To a young mom, who … Read More
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April 12, 2013
Endorsement for Tessa Afshar’s Harvest of Gold
What An Honor! When Tessa messaged me on Facebook to ask if I’d consider endorsing Harvest of Gold, I was elated! I love her work, and I’d been waiting with GREAT anticipation for this sequel to Harvest of Rubies. It took me all of two seconds to respond with a “YES!!!” I Enjoyed It Slowly… I’m a … Read More
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April 9, 2013
Newsletter Sign-Up Now on Website!
Newsletter Sign-Up Is Here! The monthly e-Newsletter sign-up is ready for your name and email address! Why should you sign up to receive my newsletter to be delivered to your inbox each month? Why a Newsletter? Let Me Count the Reasons: Those who sign up get a FREE DOWNLOAD of the never-before-seen, Unpulished Prologue of Love in a Broken … Read More
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April 4, 2013
Brokenness–Even the “Good” Get Badly Broken
Brokenness From 3 Sources If you haven’t yet read the book, Love in a Broken Vessel, let me give you a short synopsis. It’s the story of a faithful prophet, Hosea, who is commanded by God to marry a prostitute named Gomer. Much of this novel is based on the biblical record of Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, … Read More
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