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April 4, 2018
Faith in My Writing Journey by Glenn Haggerty
Faith in My Writing Journey
I’ve always loved reading, but as a young adult with children, I didn’t have much time for such pleasures. However, once glaucoma forced me out of the business world at age 40, my life took a different turn. I tried not to ask “why Lord,” rather “what do you want me to do?” God provided and guided me into some blessed ministry opportunities over the next years, including seminary where the idea of creative writing took hold. After seminary, I first pursued pastoral leadership in the local church, and then teaching at a Christian college, but was always suspect of my ability to perform due to my visual impairment and physical limitations. I kept trusting and asking “What Lord” and soon settled into a more manageable volunteer discipling and teaching ministry in the local church—and started to write. In retrospect, I’m convinced that was God’s leading.
So now I write inspirational fiction and bible studies—a pleasing combination to me. I use fiction to try to reflect reality from a Christian perspective. My stories have an edge and don’t always have neat and tidy endings for every character—but they all effuse hope. The key characters in each story must apply faith or not, and work through the stuff life throws at them. And in my stories, that’s usually a lot!
I write primarily for middle grade and teenage boys because I want to provide them with serious entertainment from the Christian worldview. It’s tough being a tween or teen today, there’s so much bad stuff in our culture, and secular entertainment often offers only despair. I write to encourage faith and to give kids hope that they too can make it through this difficult period of life.
As I write, I pray for inspiration and guidance. And frankly, I’m astonished by what God provides! There is no way I could do this of myself. Actually, for me, every step of the writing process involves faith. Ongoing struggles keep me on my knees as it were (figuratively in light of my bad knees), earnestly seeking God’s leading and provision. God gave that provision and guidance for my latest novel, Chase, Intense Book 3, first through the writing process. Chase was initially just a picture in my mind. The incident then turned into a scene which expanded into a full-length novel. Once the story was complete, publication was problematic as every indie and small press writer knows. I knew I couldn’t pull it off on my own, but I also believed that God would once again lead and guide. A key leader and volunteer in my church became interested in my writing ministry, and with their help, Chase was released on April 1, 2018.
Here are the details.
Back Cover Copy
“There they are.” Chase’s voice rolled up the slope. Even hollering his voice sounded flat and lifeless like someone had drilled a hole in his body, and his soul had leaked out.
Drugs infiltrate Tyler Higgins’ middle school turning ordinary kids into brain dead druggies. When his friend is infected, Tyler decides to cut the small town drug flow by ratting out the dealer before it’s too late.
Shadowing drug runners is risky business. A bowhunter has already disappeared, and Tyler’s true adversary remains veiled. After his first spying mission misfires, Audrey, his classmate, volunteers to help, but Tyler can’t imagine where this mission will lead. Everything goes sideways, but he doggedly follows the twisting trails, risking his friendships and his own neck. In the end, he isn’t sure who he can trust or if he can rescue anyone—including himself.
Book 3 in the Intense Series, Chase continues the adventures of Tyler Higgins.
Social media and buying links
You can visit Glenn at www.glennhaggerty.com, and reach him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GlennHaggertyAuthor, and on Twitter, @grhaggertyjr
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0792JP7Z2
Barnes & Noble Nook, iBooks, Kobo and others https://books2read.com/u/3yZOW6
Bio
Glenn writes inspiring adventures with an edge. No matter how dark the day, finding hope to pursue the prize is the core of all his novels and studies. He is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), a graduate of Vision Loss Resources and Bethel Seminary, the father of six and grandfather of seven. Glenn likes tandem biking, kayaking, and daydreaming and lives in Minneapolis with his wife. He is also an award-winning author with short stories published in Splickety, Havok, Cadet Quest and Partners. Chase, the third book in his Intense series was released on April 1, 2018.
April 2, 2018
What’s Your One Big Thing by Georgiana Daniels
What’s Your One Big Thing?
Have you ever had One Big Thing in your life that starts to overshadow everything else, changing the way you see life? It could be a goal, it could be a relationship, it could be the lack of one. It could even be something noble and good….until it keeps you from enjoying what you already have in front of you.
That’s the situation the heroine, Marissa Moreau, in Shadows of Hope finds herself in. For years she’s desired something wonderful, but finds herself in a situation where she’s unable to have her One Big Thing—a child. My heart broke for her because I can’t imagine anything more difficult to face.
From what I’ve observed, we all have One Big Thing at some time in our lives. For me it was landing a book contract—which is small compared to what Marissa goes through. But that’s the thing—it was huge for me. Blown way out of proportion to the point where I wasn’t seeing or being thankful for the beautiful things God set right in front of me.
God offers each of us the greatest treasure: abundant life in Christ. Sometimes that life looks the way we thought it would, but often it looks radically different. Are we taking the time to look around and truly appreciate each thing He’s lovingly placed before us? Take a look at the people He’s sent you to journey through life with. Sometimes that’s the single best reflection of His great love!
Today I challenge you to take your eyes off your One Big Thing and focus on the Lord and Giver of Life. Let Him breathe fresh life into you today, and praise Him from Whom all blessings flow.
Have you ever had One Big Thing? How did it work out? I’d like to hear about it!
Back Cover:
A story of hope in the aftermath of inconceivable betrayal and broken dreams
What if. . .
. . .you struggled with infertility but unknowingly befriended your husband’s pregnant mistress?
What if. . .
. . .the woman you were seeing behind your wife’s back gets pregnant, threatening your job and marriage?
What if. . .
. . .your boyfriend never told you he was married and you discover you’re pregnant?
Crisis pregnancy worker Marissa Moreau suspects her husband is cheating, but little does she know how close to home her husband’s infidelity hits. College student Kaitlyn Farrows is floundering after a relationship with her professor leaves her pregnant. Soon she lands a job and a support system at the local pregnancy resource center and things seem to be turning around. But when Marissa and Kaitlyn become friends, neither one knows they share a connection—Colin, Marissa’s husband and Kaitlyn’s former professor. When their private lives collide, the two women must face the ultimate test of their faith and choose how to move forward as they live in the shadows of hope.
Georgiana Daniels resides in the beautiful mountains of Arizona with her super-generous husband and three talented daughters. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and now has the privilege of homeschooling by day and wrestling with the keyboard by night. She enjoys sharing God’s love through fiction and is exceedingly thankful for her own happily ever after.
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March 31, 2018
March 30, 2018
The Traditions Parable
This reminds me of my FaithWriter days when we had weekly challenges with a theme. It really stretched me as there were genres and themes I would otherwise never would have tried.
This vision came to me this week, and I thought it was a thought-provoking parable.
Something different to post. I pray that you are reflecting and thankful this Resurrection weekend.
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The Traditions Parable
A man had a birthday and always went to his favorite restaurant to celebrate with his loved ones. This went on year after year. One birthday, they arrived, ready to celebrate just as they had, but the restaurant had closed.
His loved ones were livid, pounding on the restaurant doors. “How could you do this? How can we possibly celebrate our friend’s birthday?”
Others shouted much of the same.
The man with the birthday looked past the restaurant and saw so much life and other choices. With a smile, he gestured them to follow him as he looked for a different way to celebrate that didn’t change the point of his day.
Some joined him. Some sat on the steps of the closed restaurant, unable to believe they could celebrate their loved one without the restaurant.
March 26, 2018
What 48 Looks Like On Me
I’ve been blogging for a decade now, and reflecting on or near my birthday is almost as long of a tradition. I know this, when I started, I was hitting 40. Now, I’m moving in on 50.
It blows my mind.
I’d love to tell you it doesn’t bother me, and for the most part, it doesn’t. But there are a couple triggers that on the outside might not show my panic, but my insides quake with fear. One is knowing I’m near the age to join the very organization I used to work for, RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. My goodness, I was 23 when I started working there, and I never thought back then about being eligible one day. It’s crazy.
I’m also a grandmother this year, and it’s a surreal experience because a lot of people in my Ohio life don’t know or remember we truly have four children, not just the two at home. The older two are married with new babies. But when I hear that I’m a grandmother, I’m first making sure people don’t get confused and think it’s the younger kids, because it’s not. Then I feel stupid when I’m called grandma because sometimes I don’t respond, because I forget. Or if I hear of Grandma Arduini, to me, that’s a name for Tom’s mother, and she was an amazing grandmother. I feel weird having that name, but it is my name. So being a grandma looks great, I’m just a little slow remembering that’s who I am now!
48 also has a look with more back aches and earlier bedtimes, but I also work on walking to balance out my long stretches of sitting while I write. I still color my hair and if I did not, it would be a white/gray combination that I can’t even. My mom will be 75 and she not only runs circles around me, she colors her hair. You would never know her age, and we all have Clairol to thank for that.
48 has me with more books on a shelf with my name on them, and this time last year I had no idea I’d be writing with our teen daughter. That’s crazy and cool and such a God thing. Not only did I release Engaged last year, but You’re Beautiful is now out, and A Walk in the Valley was re released last year. I’ve also had a couple speaking engagements under my belt this year, something I love doing but I haven’t felt like the time was right to market just yet. I have a funny feeling that part of my life will grow in time.
48 has me saying no to work more and yes to times in the hot tub with my husband, or watching YouTube videos with the kids. No matter how much AARP wants me in their club, I’m on Snapchat and try to stay informed on young things, basically to make sure I’m aware as a parent, and as a youth worker. I don’t think you’ll see me posting pix on Facebook of my selfies anytime soon.
48 has me watching more shows on Friday night instead of going out, and, the shows are CBS, a network I remember declaring as a teen meant only for ancient people.
48 has me realizing my favorite teen moments are turning 30 years old or close to it. Looking at you, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and everything like it. My teen celebrity crushes are pushing 60. The Friends cast is already near 50, at it, or over. That was a show about 20-somethings. Wasn’t that yesterday?
48 has me forgetting where my keys are when they are in my hand, and talking out loud to stay organized. I have an iPhone where every detail of my life is written out. Not because I’m that busy or important, but because I have to remind myself about everything. 
48 has me laughing when I hear a pregnancy announcement because I am happy for the couple and thrilled it is not me. As an infertility patient, that’s quite the pronouncement. I love where our kids are at. The teen years are hard, but the two we have are amazing. I love chatting with them and wouldn’t trade it for a second.
48 has me saying no a little easier, but not feeling entitled because of my age. When the generations debate about music starts, I’d rather hear a percussion driven song than anything. I’d rather be with teens than adults. But at 48, sometimes I love being with my dog most of all.
48. Not sure what’s in store, but I’m ready.
And grateful.
March 25, 2018
Book Review: Return to Walhalla by Laura Hodges Poole
Return to Walhalla by Laura Hodges Poole
When financier Penny Ruskin returns to Walhalla, South Carolina, she has one purpose—to settle her grandmother’s estate and sell the Victorian house she grew up in. Not an easy task with the downturned economy. What she doesn’t count on are all the roadblocks thrown in her path.
Walhalla is Tommy McAllister’s life. Between his family’s feed-and-seed store and the bank he’s vice president of, he’s stretched thin trying to survive the recession. But when a girl he hasn’t seen since high school breezes back into town, he’s ready to push himself even further to help her feel at home—and convince her to stay. He reaches out to Penny, but the last thing she wants is to be trapped in a small town that holds painful memories—one dark secret in particular.
The town matchmaker and bank manager, Miss Betty, a motherless teen Emma who lives down the lane from Penny, and the church ladies of Walhalla’s First Baptist add both heartwarming and challenging moments to Penny’s life.
With the past dogging Penny’s steps, dredging up painful memories she’s tried to outrun, relatives threaten the future she has begun to hope for…But somewhere deep inside her, a spark of hope remains. Tommy isn’t the only one praying for a miracle.
Return to Walhalla is like sitting on a porch in the summer and drinking a glass of sweet tea. I loved the small town, southern feel the book had, and I instantly loved the sparks between Penny and Tommy. These two were strongly written with conflict hitting their sparks every time they take a step forward. Miss Betty is a sweet, humorous secondary character that adds to the story and keeps things humming both at the bank, and between Penny and Tommy, even when they don’t want it to.
It really was a well-crafted romance that transported me to a small town down south with memorable characters. If you need a book to read, I hope you choose Return to Walhalla.
To purchase Return to Walhalla, click HERE.
Laura Hodges Poole is a freelance writer with dozens of articles, devotions, and short stories in publication. Her novellas and devotional are available on Amazon. Laura is the 2016 ACWC Badge of Honor winner, a 2014 ACFW Genesis semi-finalist, and a 2012 RWA Emily finalist. As an editor and member of The Christian PEN, she enjoys mentoring and helping other writers polish their work. Laura is also a non-fiction ghostwriter/collaborator. Her passion is encouraging others in their Christian walk through her blog, “A Word of Encouragement.” When she’s not writing, you might find her hiking, playing the piano, or being crafty. A mother of two, Laura lives in South Carolina with her husband and son.
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March 23, 2018
T.M. Brown: Purpose of Proverbs and Parables (& FREE eBooks on Amazon!)
This post should have been published yesterday, and I apologize for the delay.
Please make sure you visit T.M.’s Amazon page as both Sanctuary and the newly released Testament are FREE KINDLE reads through Saturday, March 24. Don’t miss out! Testament’s paperback release will be March 27.
Purpose of Proverbs and Parables
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: For gaining wisdom and being instructed; for understanding insightful sayings; for receiving wise instruction [in] righteousness, justice, and integrity; for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man— a wise man will listen and increase his learning, and a discerning man will obtain guidance — for understanding a proverb or a parable, the words of the wise, and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Prov 1:1-7
Reading the psalms and proverbs in the Bible is highly recommended for a Christian’s daily study of God’s Word. There are so many common sense truths woven in them, but through those common sense truths, one unearth’s the spiritual message that connects truth with living well before God. However, how many take the time to read and study the deep thoughts of wisdom found in this part of the Bible. Even Jesus quoted or referred to the psalms and proverbs as a part of his teachings. His use of parables followed the tradition of speaking truths in riddles or proverbs.
So what is the purpose of these proverbs and parables? We only have to look to the first verses found at the beginning of Proverbs:
For receiving wise instruction [in] righteousness, justice, and integrity. Stated in other words: they help us become more receptive to understanding God’s Word, which guides us to live every day in ways that are right before God. And our lives should offer evidence of our knowledge of the truth, how it applies to all our relationships, and in a manner that pleases the Lord. In essence, it helps us to live our lives according to the God’s perfect, pleasing and good will.
For teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced. The nuggets of wisdom found in the proverbs and parables help us walk steadily and confidently through life as we mature as a child of God. Where we lack practical experience about many of life’s issues, the proverbs and parables provide the sound advice needed to make the best decisions. Shrewdness comes through experience unless you have a mentor to seek sound advice. Proverbs and parables offer guidance to navigate stressful situations and relationships using sound judgment.
For teaching knowledge and discretion to a young man. A teacher’s goal with any student is to become obsolete so that the student has learned how to learn, negating the necessity of the teacher: the highest pursuit of anyone’s education or knowledge. But, beyond knowledge lies discretion which some refer to as wisdom, ergo the proper application of one’s knowledge in life.
A wise man will listen and increase his learning. The maturity of wisdom is beyond grasping knowledge but applying it every day in the sight of others. Also, a wise man confesses that no matter how much we learn we will never know enough. In fact, the more we learn, the more we realize how much more there is to understand and learn. Only God is omniscient, or all-knowing!
The pursuit of wisdom is but a journey, not a destination.
A discerning man will obtain guidance. Likewise, a wise man never seeks to walk through life alone. A wise man recognizes God’s signposts and guides along life’s highway to find our way. Only the ignorant, obstinate, and blind fail to see God’s provision and thus stumble and fall through their narrow vision and lack of understanding. A wise man discerns rightly and confidently chooses the way God sets before him.
For this reason, the proverb concludes with this truth: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; (because) fools despise wisdom and instruction. This “fear” is not fright or horror, but reverence and honor. A fear that might fall upon us should we would miss out on knowing and understanding how much the Lord loves us and desires to show us the way to go. The fear of never knowing the truth and missing the blessings that come from living rightly and wisely before the Lord.
How about you? Have you invested in seeking to learn from the Lord by digging into God’s Word to start or finish every day, desiring another “aha” morsel of truth and understanding?
Coach, a.k.a. T. M. Brown
He (Jesus) would speak the word to them with many parables like these, as they were able to understand. And He did not speak to them without a parable. Privately, however, He would explain everything to His own disciples. Mark 4:33-34
What did the Lord want His disciples to learn by teaching them in parables? Answer: The closer you are to the Lord, the clearer the parables and proverbs become to you.
Words of Wisdom #91-1PR, www.coachbrown.org
T.M. Brown
Mike to all his friends
The Baptist College of Florida
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
T. M. Brown is a Southern boy at heart, although he’s lived and traveled in many states far removed from his beloved boyhood roots in Georgia and Florida. He returned to his Southern roots several years ago while his two sons were still in school and regularly traveled throughout the South before returning to college shortly after his youngest son graduated. In the last fifteen years he has preached, taught and coached in Alabama, Georgia and Florida until his wife and he moved outside of Atlanta and retired to write, travel, and spoil grandchildren.
March 19, 2018
Inspiration Behind the Heroine of Common by Laurie Lucking
Inspiration Behind the Heroine of Common
Leah, the protagonist in my debut young adult Christian fantasy novel, Common, doesn’t have many traits of a typical heroine. She isn’t particularly bold, witty, courageous, or skilled with weapons. Instead, she’s a shy, hard-working maid who prefers to fly under the radar. And that’s what I love about her.
I enjoy reading about heroines who speak their minds, bravely seek out ways to overturn the injustices of their society, or have extensive training in swordsmanship or archery. But as someone who isn’t particularly athletic and tends to avoid conflict, I can’t usually imagine myself in those characters’ shoes. I admire them, but I have trouble relating to them.
With Leah, I tried to create a character who has the capacity deep within herself to fight for her kingdom, but who doesn’t show it and doesn’t even realize it about herself. She wants to do the right thing, but she’s scared and sometimes can’t determine what the “right thing” is in tricky situations. Only the circumstances she faces in the book—where her country and best friend are in danger and she’s the sole person who knows enough to help—could push her far enough out of her comfort zone to turn her into a spy and fighter. Even when she does finally step up, she doesn’t have the ideal skill sets for accomplishing her task. But she does have a strong desire to protect her loved ones and help from the people God has placed in her path, and that’s enough.
While I didn’t purposefully fashion Leah to be like me, I can relate to her on many levels as she stumbles through her attempts to thwart a plot against her kingdom. Those struggles and insecurities are what I hope make Leah’s story inspiring to teens (and adults!) who don’t feel like “hero” material. Every person has the capacity to do extraordinary things, no matter his or her personality or skill set. Whether we’re facing a threat to an entire country, a bully at school, a challenge at work, or a painful decision, God can use the situation to surprise us with support from unexpected places and resources within ourselves we didn’t even know we had.
Only one person knows of the plot against the royal family and cares enough to try to stop it—the servant girl they banished.
Leah spends her days scrubbing floors, polishing silver, and meekly curtsying to nobility. Nothing distinguishes her from the other commoners serving at the palace, except her red hair.
And her secret friendship with Rafe, the Crown Prince of Imperia.
But Leah’s safe, ordinary world begins to splinter. Rafe’s parents announce his betrothal to a foreign princess, and she unearths a plot to overthrow the royal family. When she reports it without proof, her life shatters completely when the queen banishes her for treason.
Harbored by an unusual group of nuns, Leah must secure Rafe’s safety before it’s too late. But her quest reveals a villain far more sinister than an ambitious nobleman with his eye on the throne.
Can a common maidservant summon the courage to fight for her dearest friend?
Common purchase links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07958ZV6X
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An avid reader since birth (her parents claim she often kept them up late begging to hear just one more story), Laurie Lucking discovered her passion for writing after leaving her career as an attorney to become a stay-at-home mom. She writes young adult fantasy with a strong thread of romance, and her debut novel, Common, released on February 14, 2018, from Love2ReadLove2Write Publishing. Laurie is the Secretary of her local ACFW chapter and a co-founder of www.landsuncharted.com, a blog for fans of clean young adult speculative fiction. A Midwestern girl through and through, she currently lives in Minnesota with her husband and two young sons. Find out more about Laurie and her writing by visiting www.laurielucking.com.
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March 16, 2018
Book Review: Irresistibly Yours by Andrea Boyd
Marriage is no picnic. At least the one Vivian Emerson shared with her late husband hadn’t been. Unfortunately, the devastation Craig had brought into her life didn’t ended with his death. Not only did he leave Vivian without closure, he had to go and die in a way that made her the talk of the whole state of South Carolina and beyond. Now her daughter wants nothing to do with her because of him. She would just stick with the single life from now on, thank you very much.
For the last fourteen years since the death of his wife, Bo Manning never even considered wanting another woman in his life. That is until he comes to the rescue of a certain woman with haunting, jade green eyes. Despite Vivian’s resolve not to give her heart to another man, Bo sets out to patiently woo her into the loving relationship he is offering.
Irresistibly Yours reveals God’s fervent effectual call in the form of a classic romance.
This was a quick read with a lot of heart. Vivian is a widow with a need for closure. She’s built a wall around her heart because of it, so when Bo comes into her life, she’s not interested. Or is she, but she’s afraid? 
I haven’t read a lot of romances with widows/widowers, and I definitely haven’t read one with a twist like Vivian’s. I thought that added a great layer to the story, that was already well-written and interesting. I loved the setting and characters, too.
If you’re looking for a clean romance, I think Irresistibly Yours is a great read to pursue.
This book was a gift and I chose to review it on my own. All thoughts are my own.
Purchase Irresistibly Yours HERE.
March 14, 2018
Behind the Scenes of Driver Confessional by David L. Winters
Behind the Scenes of Driver Confessional
David L. Winters
Behind the Scenes
When I decided to write a Christian suspense novel about an Uber driver, the obvious first step included registering with the company as a ride-share driver. Fortunately, my Chevy Impala fit well into my new part-time job and the plot of Driver Confessional. Five months later, I had a lot of stories and a central idea about a Christian driver who began each ride with a silent prayer for his passengers.
God taught me several lessons while behind the wheel of my Uber, including humility and the importance of using our jobs to love His world. People from all walks of life take Uber and many are eager to pour out their hearts to drivers. Some of the more humorous stories made good subplots for my novel. A particularly interesting elderly couple exchanged words and a food fight when he strayed from his diabetic diet. His wife of only-God-knows-how-many years smooshed a jelly donut into his surprised face. All I could do was pass the napkins and pray.
Driver Confessional weaves the story of a Christian ride-share driver who stumbles onto the scene of a murder and gets accused of the crime. Antonio and his police detective brother must solve the murder while being chased around Washington, D.C. by the Russian mafia. Secrets are revealed and romance is unwound when Antonio’s brother falls for a family friend. But will the romance end in tragedy as time runs out on Antonio and Rocco.
Snippet: At the elevator, the smaller man tucked the edge of the rug over Marta’s protruding foot and held it there with one of his hands. The elevator seemed to take forever to make it down to street level. In the lobby, the kidnappers moved past the doorman whose head bobbed as he read a book dozily behind the reception counter.
A polite Italian man held the door for the pair as they carried Marta through the exit.
Rocco did a double take. Those two guys weren’t just carrying carpet! He smelled a very familiar perfume emanating from the rug.
“Stop!” he yelled. “Put down my date!”
Question: Since Driver Confessional tells the story of an Uber driver, we would like to hear your most interesting ride in a taxi or Uber. One commenter will be chosen at random to receive a free copy of Driver Confessional.
Author/Speaker David L. Winters writes both fiction and non-fiction titles. His debut, Sabbatical of the Mind: The Journey From Anxiety to Peace relates his experiences racing around the Washington beltway trying to balance work, church and family. He eventually crashed into a five-month sabbatical, learned a lot about God’s love and captured his lessons-learned to help others. The second book in his Driver Series is expected in August 2018 from Brimstone Fiction.
Web: www.sabbaticalofthemind.net
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