Author Archives: Vicki Hinze

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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.

Living in the Midst of Chaos by Peggy Webb

The news and commentary spewing 24/7 from network television is so depressing to me that I have to limit the time I spend watching. I have to remind myself on a daily basis that the politicians, rioters, war-mongers, drug pushers, … Continue reading

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Measuring Our Worth by Vicki Hinze 

Earlier on Facebook, there was an ad on my vicki.hinze.author page.  It read:  FIND OUT YOUR WORTH and offered a free calculator as a gift for doing so. It struck me as hilarious.  Imagine.  Measuring the worth of a human … Continue reading

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I Was Kidding: The Hidden Cruelty by Peggy Webb

If you have ever been crushed by hurtful words from someone you trusted and  have then been told, “I was just kidding,” you are likely the victim of bullying and passive aggressive cruelty. Sometimes a statement meant to tear down your … Continue reading

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The Irony of It All: JAIL FOR BAPTISM—ON GOOD FRIDAY? by Vicki Hinze

On Good Friday, I heard about a legal case.  A divorced couple battling.  The wife had the couple’s child baptized.  The husband, of the same faith, also wanted the child baptized, but not until later in life.  So now the … Continue reading

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Nora’s Review of: The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin

The Sound of Light By Sarah Sundin Published by Revell, 384 Pages NORA’S REVIEW: I’m blown away by this story and its amazing cast of brave characters. I didn’t think the author could top the characters and the situations from her … Continue reading

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Faith Through Music, by Peggy Webb

I have played piano at church since I was eight years old and knew only two songs, What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Bringing in the Sheaves.  Through the years I have either sung first soprano in the choir or played piano … Continue reading

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Forgiveness Through a Child’s Eyes by Peggy Webb

One of my greatest joys is teaching Sunday School to children, ages two to six. No matter what topic I choose, I learn more than I teach. Why? Because I always come away from the lesson with an innocent child’s … Continue reading

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Be Thoughtful by Peggy Webb

My favorite book party, circus themed for The Language of Silence, complete with clown and red noses, stuffed animals, and candy for the children. Mark Twain said, “Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Winston … Continue reading

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MIRACLES EVERYWHERE by Vicki Hinze

For the last few years, along with many others, I have prayed often for our nation. It is easy to see that there is a hunger and a thirst for God in our lives.  So many are lost, lonely, desperate, and … Continue reading

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From My Heart to Yours by Peggy Webb

My front porch swing. “Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.”                                                           I Corinthians 13:13 Walk into any store this time of years, and you’ll see hearts everywhere, from candy boxes to lockets to … Continue reading

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Nora’s Review of: The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel

The Forest of Vanishing Stars By Kristin Harmel Published by Gallery Books Release Date July 6, 2021 Type: WWII Historical Fiction Jewish Refugees Forest People BACK COVER: The New York Times bestselling author of the “heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism” (People) The Book … Continue reading

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Be Intentional by Peggy Webb

This is the deep field of the heavens, seen through a very powerful telescope. “God said, ‘Let there be light, and there was light; and God saw that the light was good, and he separated light from darkness. He called … Continue reading

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The Risk of Waiting by Vicki Hinze

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.  –Psalm 90:12 People are very creative.  They get great ideas all the time.  New products, new methods, new projects.  These nudges grab our attention, our interest, fill our needs, and … Continue reading

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Attitude Matters by Vicki Hinze

In 2010, I wrote a mini-article about attitude (copy below): While the above mini-article was written about writers/authors, the same principle applies to everyone in whatever they are doing.  Discipline and enthusiasm are important, but it is purpose that infuses our … Continue reading

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Rest by Peggy Webb

My grandson David on the beach in winter when he was a child. “Find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” Psalms 62:5 “The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 … Continue reading

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