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June 18, 2019
Fighting for Castles
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6.19-20 NIV). Fighting for Castles After studying Irish history...
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June 8, 2019
The King Incarnate
The King Incarnate I memorized the Celtic Prayer found in Calvin Miller’s book, Celtic Devotions, for my trip to Ireland to celebrate my husband and my 20th anniversary. This prayer to me represents the awe and mystery of God, and His love for us found in the King Incarnate, the Son of God born into...
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June 1, 2019
Book Review: Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Mark of the Raven, the first book in the Ravenwood Saga by Morgan L. Busse, is a hauntingly brilliant tale that woos the reader into the ominous mountain gloom of House Ravenwood until hope finally illuminates the cold castle walls. The start of the story is beautifully written with excellent world building and intricate...
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May 27, 2019
2019 Selah Award Winners!
Two of my books, one non-fiction and the other fiction, were Selah Award Finalist for the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. I’m honored to announce that F’lorna of Rodesh, The Violet Moon Series Book 1, won first place for Young Adult. And Granola Bar Devotional: Spiritual Snacks on the Go! won third place...
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May 22, 2019
4 Natural and 4 Supernatural Ways to Create Peace in the Home
Creating Peace in the Home “I love coming into your home! It’s so peaceful.” I hear these words all the time. Family and friends know that I desire peace in my home, especially since the world can be hectic, chaotic and rushed. My home is a safe haven of sorts, a heaven on earth while...
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May 17, 2019
Free Download: The Cure
I am offering my short story, The Cure, as a free download to all my faithful and new subscribers! You can go to the right column of this page to “Subscribe to our Newsletter,” and the link for the free download will be emailed to you! As a mother, when confronted with the pain...
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May 13, 2019
5 Reminders of Who You are in Christ
Who You are in Christ Many people are saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ through His Finished Work on the Cross. However, they may not know their true identity in Christ once they become saved. Also, some people gain a growing understanding of who they we are in Christ, yet the world tries to...
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May 9, 2019
Have You Seen A Yellow Butterfly?
“Tradition says that there was never a Yellow Butterfly on earth until Christ came forth from death and rose up from the tomb. The true Yellow Butterfly was never seen among wicked men, among evil company, evil speech, evil deeds, things hateful, things shameful, things vicious.” – John MacRury My husband and I are...
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May 6, 2019
The Unfriendly Bot: Should Christians Use Social Media Bots?
Should Christians Use Social Media Bots? Social Media Bots perform menial tasks on social media that people don’t want to waste time doing. This sounds harmless, right? Wrong. I’ve had years of experience dealing with these menacing bots. And there is nothing harmless about them. There is something strangely wrong when bots begin replacing human...
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April 29, 2019
The Renaissance Washing: 8 Ways to Renew your Heart
The Renaissance Washing “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our...
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