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Harvest of Rubies Review

Harvest of Rubies gets how many stars?   I loved this book! In fact, I think Tessa Afshar is quickly becoming a new favorite author for me. I love her wit and sense of humor. The characters nearly leap off the page! The settings, emotions, scenery is real and palpable. So why did I only … Read More

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Dorrice Wallis wins “Love’s Reckoning”

Congrats to Dorrice Wallis! We had 76 comments last Wednesday for Laura Frantz’s interview and book giveaway! I submitted the total number of comments for the August 29th post to www.random.org, and Dorrice’s comment number was chosen! WOOT! She’ll receive an free, autographed copy of Laura’s Sept. 1st release, Love’s Reckoning. Dorrice’s Response to My Notification … Read More

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When Is God Enough?

God is enough in times of loss. Loss comes in so many sizes, shapes, and colors. My Dad’s death was a loss that left a hole in many lives–mine included. But loss also comes in other forms: job changes, empty nests, even the back-to-school adjustment each Aug/Sept. With every change, there is a leaving behind (loss) of … Read More

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Working Through Childhood Hurts

Childhood Memories–Good and Bad During the past two weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spend lots of time with family members “back home” in Indiana. We’ve shared lots of childhood memories, and invariably some childhood hurts have resurfaced with the joyful recollections of yesteryear. Though I’m not equipped as a counselor to tell you how to … Read More

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3 Ways I Choose A Book Topic Idea

I’m often asked how I get my book topic ideas. Why would I tackle the depressing book of Job in Love Amid the Ashes? Why would I try to put the disjointed lyrics of Solomon’s Song of Songs into story form through Love’s Sacred Song? And when Love In a Broken Vessel releases in March 2013, … Read More

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Why I Need A Personal God

Coincident or Personal God? My dad was a preacher’s kid who believed in a personal God. He died on Monday night–Aug, 27, 2012–in the house he built when my parents were newlyweds—64 years ago. My dad loved that house, but he adored his family. He died in his living room. His wife, three children, and a … Read More

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Welcome Laura Frantz – Author Interview and Book Giveaway

Let me introduce my friend… Laura Frantz and I met briefly last year at a conference (American Christian Fiction Writers), and her sweet spirit immediately drew me in. She sort of “oozes” Jesus. Do you know people like that? Anyway… A few months later, four of us Revell authors, (Bonnie Leon, Ann Shorey, Laura Frantz, … Read More

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Laura Frantz – Author Interview and Book Giveaway!

Check Back on Wednesday, August 29th! My dear friend and fellow Revell author, Laura Frantz, will tell us a little about her newest release, Love’s Reckoning, book #1 in the Ballantyne Legacy. If you enjoy historical romance, you’ll be swept into the late 1700′s by this amazing author, who writes from a heart completely grounded in Jesus. … Read More

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How To Get Blog Posts In Your Inbox – Wednesdays and Fridays

Blog Sign-Up on Right Sidebar! Now you can sign up for my Wednesday and Friday blog posts on any website page. The single-bar sign-up is listed on the right sidebar for handy access no matter where you’re browsing on the website. Sign Up One, Last Time! For those of you who already signed up on … Read More

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How To Get Deep-O-Tionals In Your Inbox – Mondays

If You’d Like Deep-O-Tionals To Find Your Inbox… Just fill out the form in the right sidebar and follow the simple prompts. You’ll receive a weekly devotional very similar to the one posted on the website, but it will have more personalized prayer, additional Scripture, and opportunity for journaling. Those Already Receiving Devotionals on Mondays, … Read More

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