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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.

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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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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