Author Archives: lynettesowell

Book overload!

Posted on July 6, 2012 by lynettesowell

I’ve always believed that you can never have too many books. However, with the advent of the electronic reader and the recent ebook explosion, I’ve noticed that while I still have a good number of paper books, my “load” of … Continue reading →

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Words We Throw Around by Lynette Sowell

Posted on May 25, 2012 by lynettesowell

We’re so quick to throw “Christian” words around in the confines of our church doors. Mercy, forgiveness, love, grace. We smile and nod that there should be more of those qualities in the world. We also know that we should … Continue reading →

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Living Water…Accept No Substitutes by Lynette Sowell

Posted on May 11, 2012 by lynettesowell

I don’t have to tell you that getting lost in a book is a great source of joy to readers (and writers). I feel sorry for people who never learned the skill of letting a book pull their imagination along … Continue reading →

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Used Book Sales, Gotta Love ‘Em

Posted on February 3, 2012 by lynettesowell

Twice a year, our town library has a used book sale to benefit the library. They cover all the tables of the alternative school’s cafeteria with every kind of book imaginable (except the ones fit to be covered with discreet … Continue reading →

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Preaching or Storytelling?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by lynettesowell

Every so often the discussion comes up in Christian circles, with writers and readers both: What makes Christian books…Christian? When does a writer go from storytelling, to preaching? How much is too much? On the other hand, what makes a … Continue reading →

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A Confession…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by lynettesowell

…I almost don’t want to share this, since this is a blog about reading, specifically Christians reading. But, here it is. I really don’t read as much as I’d like to. What happened to the days when I’d finish work, … Continue reading →

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When Christmas Stinks by Lynette Sowell

Posted on December 23, 2011 by lynettesowell

You can feel it in the air. Everyone’s talking about baking, Christmas parties, good foods, beloved traditions, gifts they’ve tucked away,and leaving town to see friends and family. The feeling can be almost contagious. Most of us have endured Christmases … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of Fluffy And Light by Lynette Sowell

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lynettesowell

I’ve been hearing a lot about books needing a theme, that deeper thread, that “message” that Christian readers like to find. You’ll hear varying opinions on what makes a book have a good “message.” As I’ve listened to opinions on … Continue reading →

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Reinventing Tradition by Lynette Sowell

Posted on November 25, 2011 by lynettesowell

I had something pithy and profound to share, but in my early Black Friday haze, it’s forgotten. One thing that I’ve been thinking about during this season of Thanks-giving is how our traditions have morphed over the years into something … Continue reading →

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A Day For Stories And Heroes by Lynette Sowell

Posted on November 11, 2011 by lynettesowell

.“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” ~ John 15:13 Today is Veterans Day in the U.S., and it seems fitting to me that we salute our military veterans. Last Saturday, I had … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side

Posted on October 28, 2011 by lynettesowell

For the most part, I’ve written sweet and light tales, stories about women and men who overcome personal obstacles, have lessons to learn, and eventually fall in love. I, like many readers, enjoy reading a good romance or watching a … Continue reading →

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A Real Keeper by Lynette Sowell

Posted on October 14, 2011 by lynettesowell

The book of Ecclesiastes says: “Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.” (Ecc. 12:12b) Isn’t that the truth? I mean, yes, it’s the Truth, but just go to Barnes & Noble or your … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off… by Lynette Sowell

Posted on September 30, 2011 by lynettesowell

Few things draw us into story world like a great opening. During the time before printed books were easy to purchase, before we downloaded books with the click of a button, families and groups would gather around the fire and … Continue reading →

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What A Character… by Lynette Sowell

Posted on September 16, 2011 by lynettesowell

First, thank you, Vicki (and your cyber-elf), for setting up Christians Read. I’m excited to be part of a forum where we can talk books, books, and books. But what’s a book without characters that don’t follow us from the … Continue reading →

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