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December 3, 2012
Christmas giveaway: the what & hows
This month I'm giving away lots of books. It's been a year filled with great story, and I want to share some of those with you. The photo shows you just a few of the books I'll giveaway over the next weeks.
To get things started, I'm giving away a copy of my book Stars in the Night, just for playing along. You can read the first chapter here.
All you have to do is stop by the blog and
To get things started, I'm giving away a copy of my book Stars in the Night, just for playing along. You can read the first chapter here.
All you have to do is stop by the blog and
Christmas Giveaway #1: Two Robin Lee Hatcher Books
Today I'm giving away two new books from Robin Lee Hatcher. Here's more about the two books.
Betrayal: It's the turn of the twentieth century and drifter Hugh Brennan is a man well acquainted with betrayal. Hugh finds himself drawn to the attractive widow, Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he recognizes the same hurt that haunts him. Julia Grace has little reason to trust men,
but
Betrayal: It's the turn of the twentieth century and drifter Hugh Brennan is a man well acquainted with betrayal. Hugh finds himself drawn to the attractive widow, Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he recognizes the same hurt that haunts him. Julia Grace has little reason to trust men,
but
November 28, 2012
A Pause to Soak in His Presence
It's the week after Thanksgiving. We're racing toward Christmas. Even with Thanksgiving occurring a week early, it feels like a race. When did we decide that this organized (or not so organized) chaos was restful, relaxing, conducive to a joyful season?
When did the joy of gifting something to one we love become replaced by the pressure to find the perfect gift? When did the amount of the gift
When did the joy of gifting something to one we love become replaced by the pressure to find the perfect gift? When did the amount of the gift
November 26, 2012
Perfect books for suspense/mystery lovers
Today I want to introduce you to a couple new books by two of my friends who write great conflicted characters. Ronie Kendig shines in military set suspense -- with fantastic characters and a bit outside the box. While Sibella Giorello writes an FBI set series with an equally conflicted heroine.
Trinity combines Kendig's trademark discarded heroes with the military war dogs. The result is a
Trinity combines Kendig's trademark discarded heroes with the military war dogs. The result is a
November 24, 2012
Ready for A Merry Little Christmas with Anita Higman?
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November 23, 2012
Trust: another perspective
This week I'm rerunning some of my earlier posts. I hope you enjoy this video. It's still a great reminder of how we live, and how God wants us to live!
Here's a great clip from Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love.
As I watched this the other day, God took it a step further in my mind. I think some of us do cling to the balance beam. But others of us are trying to do a full routine for God.
Here's a great clip from Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love.
As I watched this the other day, God took it a step further in my mind. I think some of us do cling to the balance beam. But others of us are trying to do a full routine for God.
November 21, 2012
What does it mean to have an Inheritance from God?
This is a post from last year. Still very true...
One of the things I am studying right now is exactly that question. What does it mean to be a daughter of the King -- and by extension to have an inheritance from Him? I'm trying to get a head-start on a Beth Moore study I'll be leading for the ladies at our church starting in January.
The springing off place for me and the study is Psalm 16:6
One of the things I am studying right now is exactly that question. What does it mean to be a daughter of the King -- and by extension to have an inheritance from Him? I'm trying to get a head-start on a Beth Moore study I'll be leading for the ladies at our church starting in January.
The springing off place for me and the study is Psalm 16:6
November 19, 2012
Being Thankful...all the time
This week I'm rerunning a few of my older posts. Regardless of where we are, thankfulness is important. May you experience a fresh sense of thankfulness this week.
Ever had a season where you just couldn't dig deep to find a reason to be thankful? I bet we all have. Here are a few verses that really put it in context...
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
Ever had a season where you just couldn't dig deep to find a reason to be thankful? I bet we all have. Here are a few verses that really put it in context...
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
November 16, 2012
Three Children's Christmas Books I Love
I know Thanksgiving is next week, but I'm thinking about the Christmas books I want to read to my kids this year. It's always fun trying to decide which ones we'll enjoy together as a family. Here are a few of our favorites, and I want to know which ones you love, too.
The Velveteen Rabbit: I realized the other day when I picked up a copy at Kohl's that I hadn't introduced my younger two to
The Velveteen Rabbit: I realized the other day when I picked up a copy at Kohl's that I hadn't introduced my younger two to
November 14, 2012
Courting Cate Review
I have loved Leslie Gould's books that she coauthored with Mindy Starns Clark. They are a great mix of Amish with mystery and great characters. So I was excited to see that Leslie had a new book releasing: Courting Cate. Courting Cate is an interesting mix of the old idea that the oldest daughter has to marry first. In this case, Cate has no interest in marrying and the local bachelors are only
