Author Archives: Author Mary Alford

I’ve seen this picture many times before, but for some reason, this time, the sacrifice that was made for us by the family of a fallen soldier really got to me. As an author, when I create heroes for my … Continue reading →

I love the lessons that can be found in Christian fiction, and God bless the authors who strive to include God’s love and forgiveness in their books. No matter what the hero and heroine are facing, God is there with … Continue reading →

For authors, getting to write those two words is one of the best feelings ever! It means the book we’ve struggled through, shed tears for, lost sleep over, is finally finished. Mostly, we authors know how the book will end … Continue reading →

In the Bible when you see words written in red letters you know that these are Jesus’ words. It’s estimated that there are 31,426 red letter words, almost 48% of the entire Gospel, included in scripture. God came in human … Continue reading →

This week marks Holy Week, also known as Passion Week for Christians, which begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday. Passion week is filled with so many memorial events, from Jesus turning over the moneychangers’ tables at the … Continue reading →

Though this week has felt more like winter than spring, there are signs popping up all around the countryside that all but scream spring has arrived. The bluebonnets are here; the grass is green, and the fields are colorful with … Continue reading →

Do you ever wish you could go back in time and talk to your younger self? Someone asked me this recently, and it got me to thinking. Back when I was a child, I didn’t really think much about the … Continue reading →

One of my favorite Christian contemporary groups is Casting Crowns. Their songs just resound with me, and I could listen to them all the time. It seems no matter what I’m struggling with in life, there’s a Casting Crowns song … Continue reading →

In a blink of an eye, life can change. That’s what happened to my husband and I this past week. It started early Wednesday morning when the rain came, and temperatures plummeted. When we woke up that morning, ice covered … Continue reading →

As a Christian romantic suspense author, I tend to search out books that are filled with adventure, suspense, faith, danger, intrigue, and romance. I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, and I love the rollercoaster ride that romantic suspense stories … Continue reading →

A new year always has me stepping into it with a little apprehension. While its exciting to think about what lies ahead, it’s also a little scary. Though 2023 is now in day 10, and is no longer a blank … Continue reading →

By now, Christmas 2022 is over, and the presents are unwrapped. I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas! From scriptures we know that the wise men visited Jesus after his birth though we don’t know how long it … Continue reading →

There are so many beautiful prophecies from the Old Testament that foretell the Messiah’s birth in detail. The prophets told of how the Messiah would come from Abraham’s line and would be born of a virgin who would call His … Continue reading →

Isaiah 9:6 proclaimed the future coming of a Child. But not just any child. This one would carry the government of the worlds on His shoulders. He would be the Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father. . .the … Continue reading →

Be the Light! With the world becoming increasingly darker, as Christians we are called to be the light. In Matthew 5: 14-16 Jesus tells us, Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill … Continue reading →