Author Archives: Author Mary Alford

Happy Saturday everyone! Today, The Champion, the first book in a brand-new series entitled The Philanthropists series, is now available The Philanthropists is a series of suspense or romantic suspense stories that are short reads and can be read in … Continue reading →

Forgiveness, such a simple word for something that is anything but. Forgiving someone who has hurt isn’t easy. It’s something I’ve struggled with a lot. Colossians 3:13 says, Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you … Continue reading →

Have you ever been so weary that it doesn’t matter how much rest you get, because the exhaustion won’t go away. It seems to drill down deep into your very soul. I think at some point or the other, we … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever gone camping then you know how relaxing it is to sit around a campfire and gaze up at the stars above. It makes you realize how our God placed each star in place to give light and … Continue reading →

Each week, I post a Bible scripture to my social media. John 10:10 was this week’s scripture. As I posted it, the last part of the verse got me to thinking.   In John 10:10, Jesus says,    The thief … Continue reading →

One of my favorite hymns is How Great Thou Art. Just hearing the song when it comes on the radio or when we sing it in church speaks to me. The song was written by Carl Boberg in 1885. Boberg … Continue reading →

My husband said something to me recently that I’ve been giving a lot of thought to due to seeing this played out in our lives with people we know. He said that sometimes God puts people in our lives for … Continue reading →

We I was just a little girl, I thought the birthmark I had on my throat was a stain and I did my best to get rid of it, until my mother explained what it was and that my beauty … Continue reading →

There’s a Christian song entitled He Knows My Name. It was written by Tommy Walker and the lyrics of this song are so powerful. I have a Maker He formed my heart Before even time began My life was in … Continue reading →

Have you ever prayed—poured out your hear to God—and waited for an answer but it feels as if no one is listening? I think we all have felt that way at some point in our lives. No matter what you … Continue reading →

While I love the writing life, sometimes I have the tendency to overbook myself and before you know it, I’m extremely busy. Last month was a prime example of this. I had to finish a full manuscript to turn in … Continue reading →

Growing up, I was the youngest of four kids and there was quite a bit of an age gap between my two brothers and myself. Though my sister was only a few years older, when she started school, I was … Continue reading →

Do you ever feel as if you’re running in a dozen different directions and not accomplishing anything? I’ve felt this way a lot lately. With numerous writing deadlines approaching, it’s hard to stay focused on what is my most urgent … Continue reading →

Did you know that you were created for a purpose? It’s true. As Christians, God has a mission for each of us to fulfil. One that He specifically designed for us and only we can complete. It doesn’t matter how … Continue reading →