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About Nancy J. Farrier

Nancy J Farrier is an award-winning author who lives in Southern Arizona in the Sonoran Desert. She loves the Southwest with its interesting historical past. When Nancy isn't writing, she loves to read, do needlecraft, play with her cats, and spend time with her family. Nancy is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Literary Agency. You can read more about Nancy and her books on her website: nancyjfarrier.com.

Choices in the New Year by Nancy J. Farrier

Many people believe the New Year means a new start, and it often can mean that. After all, every day brings a new chance to change for the better. We can put off old habits and choose to be better, … Continue reading

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Look at the Words by Nancy J. Farrier

Have you ever heard someone talk about how your perspective changes depending on which word is emphasized in a sentence? I’ve heard it done with questions and the result can be very interesting. For instance, if you ask – Did … Continue reading

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Frozen in Fear by Nancy J. Farrier

I’ve mentioned before the I take long walks in the desert pretty much every day. Over the years, I’ve seen several rattlesnakes. One thing that always happens is the snake does its best to get to safety—usually by hiding under … Continue reading

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Sprinting in Faith by Nancy J. Farrier

Writing is often a solitary business. You have your writing area, usually away from people or things that might distract—such as cute cat videos or a good book to read. When you are on your own, it’s often easy to … Continue reading

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The Real Story by Nancy J. Farrier

I recently had the privilege of writing a short story slated to be part of a book of short stories. This is my first foray into short fiction, and it was a challenge for me. I enjoyed being part of … Continue reading

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Finding Godly Friends by Nancy J. Farrier

A friend. Don’t we all need one at times? Someone who will be there for us and love us despite all our prickly parts. So, where do we find them? Often when we become a Christian, the friends we once … Continue reading

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More Like God by Nancy J. Farrier

Sometimes I get so frustrated with my human nature. I want to be more like God, but that nasty humanness rears its ugly head when I least expect it. Have you ever had that happen? You determine to be a … Continue reading

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Helping Those in Need by Nancy J. Farrier

I recently had the chance to share this story. When getting ready to do this post, I thought I would share it once again here because the message is something I needed to remember. I breathed deep, taking in the … Continue reading

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The Joy of Discovery by Nancy J. Farrier

Last week we went to our youngest grandson’s first birthday. The party was held at a park and the kids loved that. There was shade and the weather was perfect. The kids could run and play and they had a … Continue reading

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Coals of Fire by Nancy J. Farrier

I needed new glasses so I went to an optical department—a busy place where I had to scan a QR code to get a place in line. As I waited for my turn, I observed the people who were working … Continue reading

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The Heart of a Parent by Nancy J. Farrier

“Then [King David} was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept. And as he went, he said thus: “O my son Absalom—my son, my son Absalom—if only I had died in your place! O … Continue reading

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Beautiful Creation by Nancy J. Farrier

Many years ago, I was tasked with getting a Christmas gift for a person I hadn’t shopped for before. I gave the gift a lot of thought. This person didn’t like any clothing that wasn’t cotton and they preferred neutral … Continue reading

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A Message in Stone by Nancy J. Farrier

Last fall I was struggling with some issues. Some were health related, others weren’t. The nice thing with struggles is that you find yourself praying more often, at least that was the case for me. One morning, on our walk, … Continue reading

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Taking the Time by Nancy J. Farrier

During a recent visit to a church, I was chatting with a young woman I’ll call Joy, who shared her story with me, telling me about when she became a Christian. Joy said at the time she was a teenager … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas by Nancy J. Farrier

Merry Christmas to you from Hong Kong. Those are words I never thought I’d write or say, but this year we are in Hong Kong to celebrate our daughter’s marriage. She married last April, but they are having a reception … Continue reading

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