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November 13, 2012
3 Ways to Encourage Greatness in Others
There are those moments in life that leave me wondering and humbled.
Last night I received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the community college I attended.
As I considered what I would say, I came to appreciate all over again how very blessed I have been. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by people who believe in me. People who always challenged me to be more and never looked down
Last night I received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the community college I attended.
As I considered what I would say, I came to appreciate all over again how very blessed I have been. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by people who believe in me. People who always challenged me to be more and never looked down
November 12, 2012
Fun Historical: A Change of Fortune
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
A Change of Fortune
Bethany House Publishers (November 1, 2012)
by
Jen Turano
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jen grew up in the small town of St. Clairsville, Ohio, where she spent an idyllic childhood riding her purple spider bike, ice-skating on a little pond and reading Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
A Change of Fortune
Bethany House Publishers (November 1, 2012)
by
Jen Turano
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jen grew up in the small town of St. Clairsville, Ohio, where she spent an idyllic childhood riding her purple spider bike, ice-skating on a little pond and reading Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon
November 10, 2012
Steven James is back with Placebo
I love Steven James' Patrick Bowers series. I love the fresh take on an FBI investigator and all the sub-plots which recur and deepen through the series. When I learned he had started a new series, I was curious to read it...even as I wondered if he could live up to my high expectations.
Placebo is the start of a new series, this time with Jevin Banks as the main character. I'll admit that I
Placebo is the start of a new series, this time with Jevin Banks as the main character. I'll admit that I
November 9, 2012
Courting Cate Review
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Courting Cate
Bethany House Publishers (November 1, 2012)
by
Leslie Gould
I really enjoy the Women of Lancaster County series that Leslie Gould co-wrote with Mindy Starns Clark. Those stories are rich and multi-layered. Courting Cate has a different feel because it doesn't focus on a mystery, but many other elements are the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Courting Cate
Bethany House Publishers (November 1, 2012)
by
Leslie Gould
I really enjoy the Women of Lancaster County series that Leslie Gould co-wrote with Mindy Starns Clark. Those stories are rich and multi-layered. Courting Cate has a different feel because it doesn't focus on a mystery, but many other elements are the
November 8, 2012
Ready to have Your Mind Expanded? Soul's Gate Giveaway
Every once in awhile I read a book that impacts me on a deep level. One where I find myself praying through the pages asking for God to expand my vision and expectations. Last week I read a book like that. Soul's Gate, by Jim Rubart, could open your spiritual eyes if you let it.
Jim is an author who comes up with mind-twisting plots and what-ifs. Soul's Gate was no exception. The characters
Jim is an author who comes up with mind-twisting plots and what-ifs. Soul's Gate was no exception. The characters
November 7, 2012
God is Still in Control
Last night was disappointing for many of us. But as I watched the results pour in, here's what I kept coming back to: God is in control.
Either I believe that or I don't. But it doesn't change the reality that the Lord of the Universe and the King of Kings has not suddenly disappeared. He is still sitting on His throne and He is at work.
Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the
Either I believe that or I don't. But it doesn't change the reality that the Lord of the Universe and the King of Kings has not suddenly disappeared. He is still sitting on His throne and He is at work.
Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the
November 5, 2012
4 Things to Remember on the Hard Momma Days
A few weeks ago, I asked people for feedback on what topics they’d like to see covered. One of the first suggestions struck home What about those days we feel like a failure as a mom?
Raise you hand if you’ve ever had a day like that. Can you see my hand waving? I have so been there.
The day where I struggle to get out of bed. Then I struggle to keep my temper as the house seems to
Raise you hand if you’ve ever had a day like that. Can you see my hand waving? I have so been there.
The day where I struggle to get out of bed. Then I struggle to keep my temper as the house seems to
October 31, 2012
Review: You Don't Know Me by Susan May Warren
Susan May Warren is an author that I enjoy immensely. She writes prolifically. I honestly don't know how she writes as many books as she does -- and they're all creative and the type that pull me deeply into the story. With You Don't Know Me, she explores the theme of secrets and how it impacts those we love.
Annalise Decker has it all. Everybody acknowledges it, but the reality is her life
Annalise Decker has it all. Everybody acknowledges it, but the reality is her life
October 29, 2012
Monday Meditations: A Spacious Place
Monday meditations. It's been awhile since I've had one of these. The last few days I've been thinking about Psalm 18:19:
He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
Often I think we feel trapped by life. By our circumstances. By the space between our dreams and our reality. By the sin we can't let go of. By the way we long to act and the way we really
He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
Often I think we feel trapped by life. By our circumstances. By the space between our dreams and our reality. By the sin we can't let go of. By the way we long to act and the way we really
October 26, 2012
5 Christmas Gifts to Make with Your Family
Painting by my son
It’s that time of year. Gift-giving season is upon us. Whether you have lots of money or a little to spend, people love receiving home-made gifts. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
1) Get your children involved by using hand prints or foot prints to make a calendar. We’ve done this a couple times. For example, January can be a snowman made from a small foot.
It’s that time of year. Gift-giving season is upon us. Whether you have lots of money or a little to spend, people love receiving home-made gifts. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
1) Get your children involved by using hand prints or foot prints to make a calendar. We’ve done this a couple times. For example, January can be a snowman made from a small foot.
