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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.

The Best Tradition By Nancy J. Farrier

We celebrated a late Thanksgiving dinner with three of our daughters and their families. Where most people have turkey with all the trimmings, we opted to have nachos with a variety of toppings. They were delicious and we had fun … Continue reading

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Fostering Relationships by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago I attended the Faith, Hope, and Love Christian Writers Conference. The was FHLCW’s first in-person conference. As President of FHLCW, I couldn’t wait to be there and see what blessings the Lord would give everyone. The … Continue reading

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Seeing God’s Design by Nancy J. Farrier

I have been fascinated lately with looking for God and the evidence of Him in my everyday life. It’s hard to imagine His handiwork in the millipede I saw on my walk but it is there. (Similar to the one … Continue reading

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Life Changing Choices by Nancy J. Farrier

Many years ago, before I became a Christian, I went through a very difficult time. My husband died in a car accident, and I was trying to navigate life with a toddler and on my own.  I had been seeing … Continue reading

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Growing Pains by Nancy J. Farrier

This past weekend we were visiting our daughter, son-in-law, and newest grandson. The baby is two months old. He’s trying to move but doesn’t have the coordination to go anywhere. His arms wave, his legs bunch up, but he’s still … Continue reading

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Remembrances by Nancy J. Farrier

Every year on Memorial Day, my parents would take us to visit the graves of family members who had died. We took flowers, water, and a trowel to plant flowers next to the headstone. Reading the inscriptions helped to learn … Continue reading

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A Moment to Forgive by Nancy J. Farrier

The last week of April we were in California prepping for my daughter’s wedding on the 30th. I planned to do a post about the wedding but something happened prior to the big day and I had to share that … Continue reading

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Itching Ears by Nancy J. Farrier

“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions,” 2 Timothy 4:3 (ESV) In the past couple of months, the subject of itching ears has come … Continue reading

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Who’s in Charge by Nancy J. Farrier

Have you ever been the victim of an unfair law? On a local level? State level? National level? Have you known people who have been hurt by these laws or who stand to lose their livelihood or freedom or life?  … Continue reading

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The Scent of Love by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago, in church, a woman sat in front of us for the service. I’ve met this woman and she is very nice. However, she must be a heavy smoker. The smell of cigarette smoke clung to her … Continue reading

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The Greatest of These by Nancy J. Farrier

As I’m sitting down to write this post, I’m aware there was another mass shooting yesterday. It’s so heartbreaking. The loss of life. The loss of our safety. The loss of trust in anyone. In 2021 there were 692 mass … Continue reading

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The Beginning by Nancy J. Farrier

On dark nights, walking outside can be a challenge without any light. Even though you’ve crossed your yard hundreds of times and know where every divot or bush or plant is, the darkness makes it seem like a new landscape, … Continue reading

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Be a Shepherd by Nancy J. Farrier

It is that time of year when we are extra busy. Buying presents. Making food to give away. Doing extra in the community. Preparing for family to visit. Decorating our homes. The workload is tremendous and it seems like there … Continue reading

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Growing in Love by Nancy J. Farrier

Last week we traveled to California for a little vacation. We visited our daughters and their families and had a great time with out grandsons. The highlight of the trip, and the reason for the timing, was to be there … Continue reading

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Loving a Neighbor by Nancy J. Farrier

Have you ever had a neighbor or a person in your life that is tough to love? You know God doesn’t want you at odds with that person, but you can’t seem to find solid footing where you can interact … Continue reading

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