Author Archives: Vicki Hinze

About Vicki Hinze

USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of 60+ books, short stories/novellas and hundreds of articles. Published in as many as 63 countries and recognized by Who's Who in the World as an author and an educator. Former featured Columnist for Social-IN Worldwide Network and Book Fun Magazine. Sponsor/Founder of ChristiansRead.com. Vicki's latest novels are: No One Was Supposed to Die (A Penny Crown Novel) and The Guardian. FMI visit vickihinze.com.

WHEN YOU’VE LOST EVERYTHING by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

This year, more than most, I’m hearing from people who have lost everything. They’re feeling hopeless and helpless. Defeated in life, or by life. Some have lost jobs and homes, some have lost their health, and some have lost loved … Continue reading →

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Believe . . . Anyway

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

Some people are born with innate faith. They don’t seem to work at it; faith just is for them. Others seep into faith—or it seeps into them—as they grow and experience and live life. Still others, some who might be … Continue reading →

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Christian Fiction v Clean Read: Are You Confused? by Vicki Hinze

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

Christian Fiction v Clean Read: Are You Confused? In the past few months, I’ve often been asked what is the difference between books that are labeled Christian fiction and books labeled Clean Reads. I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Christians Read Fall Catalogue Released

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

(Click below to view the Christians Read Catalogue, 2013 Fall Edition, which includes Chapter Excerpts! Click to view Christians Read Fall 2013 on GLOSSI.COM

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Happy Labor Day! (Um, What exactly is Labor Day?) by Vicki Hinze

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

Today in America, we celebrate Labor Day. Many consider it nothing more than a day off. Those employed in retail, work today and use the holiday as an opportunity to advertise sales. Few know or recall the origins of Labor … Continue reading →

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New Releases–Because You Asked

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

Hi, everyone. At your request, we’re adding a new feature at Christians Read. You asked to be notified when one of the Christians Read Authors has a new book being released, so we’re going to add that to our program. … Continue reading →

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Clarity in Confusion by Vicki Hinze

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

A few years ago, I had a vision challenge that required a series of surgeries. After one, my eyes were sown shut for three days. I had pain meds, but took the first one and got hives. So not … Continue reading →

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WHY WE DO THE THINGS WE DO by Vicki Hinze

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

Honestly, I started to add an “or not” to the end of the title of this article. What makes us do or not do anything? “It depends” is as close to the truth as I’ve managed to get. Something … Continue reading →

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Today Only Special Sale: James L. Rubart’s SOUL’S GATE

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

ABOUT THE BOOK “Every now and then we get a break from reality. A glimpse into the other world that is more real than the reality we live in 99 percent of our days. The Bible is about a world … Continue reading →

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Soul Food and the Heart-Weary Christian by Vicki Hinze

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

It’s Holy Week. Almost Easter. A revered time for people of faith. The most revered time for Christians. Today, I need to chat. That’s right, to chat. I need to talk with like-minded people—people who believe. My … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Resolution: Follow Your Bliss by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

It’s New Year’s Eve. A chance for new beginnings. We can have them any time, of course, but there’s something about a new year that engages our minds in greater opportunities. Maybe it’s focus, or resolve. Maybe it’s that we … Continue reading →

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Readers Touch Lives by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

Most writers write because they have something to say they want others to hear. Something that the writer deems significant enough to sacrifice time doing other things—children and family and hobbies—to say. Writing requires sacrifice. That’s pretty common knowledge … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Thanksgiving by Vicki Hinze

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

While this isn’t an article on books, it is a reminder to readers (and writers) that history, storytelling, and reading stories has power. All can change lives, open closed minds and hearts, offer different perspectives that might be … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust: A Lesson from Light by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

IN GOD WE TRUST: A Lesson from Light Last night, I heard a very short snippet of a sermon made in a public forum. I didn’t know the speaker and unfortunately do not recall his name now. But what he … Continue reading →

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Powerful Messages

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

The most powerful messages are often those simply spoken from the heart… I saw this video for Mary’s new book and it was so real, so powerful… I just had to share it.