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9 Daily Truths to Absorb

Somedays (okay, lots of days) others say it better than I do. This is one of those times. I love these daily truths from Mary DeMuth. Absorb these. What would you add?

Four Great Family Games for Winter Nights

It's that time of year when the wind is cold and the snow might blow. A time when getting outside isn't always an option, and the kids might get a little whinny. What's a mom to do?

We love playing games at our house, but even the most enjoyable games can get boring after awhile. This month I've had a few new games and we're really enjoying them. So much I thought I'd share them with you. One

What's Your Word for 2013?

Sometimes I think God gives us a theme verse or word for the year. Kind of a heads-up or light shining down the path in front of us. 

 





I've been asking God over the last several weeks what my word or theme for this year is.I don't remember where I first ran into the idea, but I love asking God for a word or theme verse to ponder and incorporate into my life. In 2011,  my word was BELIEVE

Vanished Review & Giveaway

I have long enjoyed Irene Hannon's romantic suspense -- so much that I preordered this one, and with each new book I wonder if she'll be able to recapture that perfect mix of engaging story and characters I enjoy getting to know. Vanished does both of those. The heroine, Moira Harrison, gets lost in a thunderstorm and loses control of her car when someone appears in front of it. After the

Have some Christmas Money? Great Historical Romance

The cover sold me on this book, but then I read a novella which had me laughing out loud as it introduced the characters in this novel. The novella had me racing to read the book...so much so that I almost went out and bought a second copy of the book because I couldn't wait to get home to start reading.

The book did not disappoint. There is a strong thread of humor that runs through the book,

Downton Abbey: does it live up to the hype?

For almost a year, many of my writing friends raved about Downton Abbey, but it never quite worked out for me to find time to sit down and watch it. In the last month, I've found pockets of time to watch season one and the beginning of season two. Just enough to become hooked.

There are several reasons I think the show works:

1) The scenes cut back and forth between both the upstairs and

Flight of the Earls: CFBA tour

This week, the





Christian Fiction Blog Alliance





is introducing





Flight of the Earls





B&H Books (January 1, 2013)





by





Michael Reynolds


With the holidays, I didn't have a chance to read this book, but I can't wait to dive into it. It has the sweeping look of a historical filled with great characters. And with a great cover like that, it would call to me without a

Five Ideas for Making Time for Romance after Kids

One question I often get asked is how can we as busy women find time for romance. Oy, I wish I had this one down. Sometimes life feels like that old country song: Hey Cinderella, how’s the slipper fitting now?

We all want to believe that once we get married, the fairy tale will go on forever. But if we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes life just gets in the way. Add in children, and it can be

Christmas Giveaway Day 12

And so my month of giveaways comes to a close. If I look around my house, I'm sure I could find another couple dozen books to giveaway. I hope you've enjoyed learning about these books as much as I've enjoyed sharing them with you. Today I have two Love Inspired Suspense titles from Terri Reed. And Sharon Dunn has included one of her full length titles Romance Rustlers & Thunderbird Thieves. I

Christmas Giveaway Day 11

Today I'm giving away two books by friends Tricia Goyer and Kathryn Cushman. Tricia writes in so many different genres it's truly amazing. The Memory Jar  is Amish and set in Montana. Who knew, right? And Kathryn writes gripping stories that run deep.



The Memory Jar: Every year, 30--40 young Amish men descend on the cozy little town of West Kootenai, Montana, arriving in the spring to live