This morning, my husband came in as I was taking clothes out of the dryer and folding them. He was excited because he saw that the morning temperature was a very comfortable 68 degrees and asked if I wanted to go outside for a bit and enjoy it. My response was no because I had…
A Cup of Water
Erasing History?
Monuments to history are meant to be seen—all of them—good and bad. We need to learn from the past. I want to remember the bad as well as the good. I want to remember the fear of 9/11 so that we can work to prevent it from happening again. I want to remember the holocaust…
August Book Releases
August 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Action/Adventure: Imperfect Lies by Elizabeth Noyes — When another woman emerges from the past to claim Mallory Cameron’s happily ever after, she cuts her losses and sets out to find a headline-worthy story to launch her…
July Book Releases
July 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: On Love’s Gentle Shore by Liz Johnson — When Natalie O’Ryan’s fiancé books their wedding in her hometown, Natalie didn’t know the only reception venue available would be an old barn belonging to Justin…
Keep on Asking, Seeking, & Knocking
Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come. ~ Jeremiah 33:3 Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. ~ Matthew 7:7 God…
Take a Few Moments to Relax
In this busy world, it’s imperative to take moments every day to relax and breathe. A few moments a day can get you back on track for the important things in life and prevent burnout. Meditate Clear your mind of everything. You hear this a lot. But it’s not a good thing to do. Instead…
New Book Releases for June
June 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Engaged by Julie Arduini — Trish Maxwell returns to Speculator Falls with egg on her face and apologies to make as she tries to determine what’s next, especially when around paramedic Wayne Peterson. (Contemporary…
Focus Ahead
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers…
Bullying Mentality
Forgive others their trespasses. For they know not what they do. People may have knowingly or unknowingly hurt me in the past but I want to forgive them wholeheartedly. If people put me down, ignored me, or made me feel unwanted, they did so out of their own hurts. They were seeking to make…
Unhappy Mother’s Day
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and I was a bit weepy. I haven’t lost my mother yet. She’s still alive and well. Although I was a little sad for others who have lost their mothers, that wasn’t the only thing that made me uncomfortable. I was uncomfortable because the older I get, the more I lose…