Monthly Archives: December 2019

A Fine Goodbye (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on December 31, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I have never been one to make New Years resolutions, at least not after the first few times when I was very young. To me, there is no magical flip of the wrist that makes all the realities of the … Continue reading →

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CONQUER YOUR BEAR THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Vicki Hinze

  This year we’re celebrating New Year’s Eve with a group of people we dearly love.  That holds a reliable promise for a lot of fun and laughter.  Hubby and I are really looking forward to it. But every year, … Continue reading →

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Nora’s Review of: Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Vicki Hinze

  Land of Silence By Tessa Afshar Tyndale Publishers ISBN#978-1-4964-0646-0 389 Pages       NORA’S REVIEW: This story grabbed my heart from the beginning, “When I think of the ruin my life has become, the slow wrecking of the … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Christmas Spirit All Year Long

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Bridget

I know Christmas is over, but I don’t want to let go. It’s like this every year. It seems to come and go so quickly. Before you know it, it’s gone. I want to back up and savor those Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Griddle and You by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 25, 2019 by juliearduini

It is my joy and honor to be on rotation this Christmas Day. Whether you read this before dawn thanks to children up early, or after the traditional ham or turkey dinner, my prayer is your heart is full as … Continue reading →

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Unto Us A Child Is Born by Tara Randel

Posted on December 23, 2019 by tararandel

Merry Christmas! I hope in this most beautiful, but hectic, time of year, you and your loved ones take time to remember the true spirit of the season. For to us a child is born, to us a son is … Continue reading →

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Joy to the World

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Bridget

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Belief

Posted on December 18, 2019 by jrcoggins

It is the season when everyone in the movies and on television talks about believing—but what they really mean is pretending. Belief is about committing yourself to someone or something. Pretending is about playing games and living in a fantasy … Continue reading →

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One More Week! (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on December 17, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I know you don’t want to hear that you have one more shopping week until Christmas. So instead, I’m going to remind you that amidst all the rush and hurry and stress of Christmas shopping and planning and cooking and … Continue reading →

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A Gift Worth Giving by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Nancy J. Farrier

I love the slogan that says, “Reading is my Superpower!” This is so true for me. If there is one area in my life where I excel, it is reading. I have several books going at once. One I’m reading … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Bridget

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available … Continue reading →

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Giving Back to #foreverbeaustrong by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 11, 2019 by juliearduini

When I moved to Ohio, I was completely broken. Sure, I put two feet in front of the other and kept things going, but the grief hanging over me from the season nearly did me in. In a short order … Continue reading →

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Love Endures All Things…

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Kristin

It’s the season of Hallmark movies and tender romances.  Who can resist the sweetness of a gentle love story with Santa?  Boy meets girl.  Girl moves to hometown and bakes.  For some reason, she always has to bake.  And love … Continue reading →

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REFLECTIONS ARE WHAT WE REALLY SEE

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Vicki Hinze

When we look at others, at ourselves, at specific things, do we see them as they are—or as we are at that moment in time?   It’s an interesting question worth exploring, whether contemplating it for characters in a book … Continue reading →

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NORA’S REVIEW OF: IN THE SHADOW OF CROFT TOWERS

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Vicki Hinze

    In the Shadow of Croft Towers By Abigail Wilson Published by Thomas Nelson Release Date: January 15, 2019 ISBN#978-078223665 336 pages           NORA’S REVIEW: This author opening lines, seized my imagination, “I often wondered … Continue reading →

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