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Midweek Motivation
Starting Your Day out Right For God demonstrated his love towards me that when I was still a sinner, Christ died for me! Romans 5:8 NKJV Shall we accept good from the Lord and not adversity? That is a question to ponder when going through any trial in life. Why is it that we can…
Why I write Christian Fiction
What does Christian fiction, particularly inspirational romances, have to offer readers? Yes, it has a faith element in it, but it is much more than that. I think that it gives readers hope in a world where there sometimes doesn’t seem like there is much hope. When we are constantly seeing death and destruction on…
Michelle Sutton’s review of Am I Forgiving? by Jeannie St. John Taylor
Product Description: Gold Medallion finalist Jeannie St. John Taylor returns with her engaging character, Erik. Erik is afraid that he has lost his best friend when Chuck ignores him and plays in the snow with Todd. To make things worse, Erik breaks his arm when his sled swerves into a tree after trying to avoid…
Time Savers for Fall
“Make the most of every opportunity.” Col 4:5 With fall schedules heating up, carving out time to write is even more of a challenge. I remember many days (even with my kids at school) that seemed to slip by with very accomplished at home — much less at the keyboard. I often thought, “Am I…
Midweek Motivation
Starting Your Day out Right Scripture, Short Devotion For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help…
To Know and Be Known
As I wrote down my prayer, the ache in my heart formed into these five words, “to know and be known.” Baffled by its meaning, yet fearful of the ramifications, I realized in that moment this was my dream. To know and be known. Several days later as I read one of my devotional booklets,…
Write a Letter to Yourself
“Have you had a good summer?” “I can’t believe it’s over!” “It’s gone by too fast!” These are the three catch phrases of the week in my hometown as our children head back to school. Tomorrow. Here I am this morning enjoying a quiet cup of coffee, alone for a few minutes — yet by…
New Yorkers Know How to Par-tey
or my trip to NY… Cousins Did I mention I’m 5 ft. 3 1/2 in. I’m the tall one in the family! Boogie Sisters! My three youngest danced all night long and started a conga train. Timmy & Joey in front, Grace on the end 50 years. Seems like Yesterday! We…
Midweek Motivation
Starting Your Day out Right And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 NKJV I once heard that man is the only created being who knows when he is alone; and for whatever reason,…
GROWING GRAMMAR: Modifiers…do you know where yours are?
Modifiers are like teenagers: they fall in love with whatever they’re next to. Make sure they’re next to something they ought to modify! (from The Guide to Grammar and Writing sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation) Unlike luxury cars, modifiers are not equipped with navigation systems. They get lost, they dangle, they confuse. Hmmm…starting…