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A Time to Let Go by Yvonne Lehman

A student asked me if a writer has the luxury to say, “I’m done? It always seems that something needs fixing.” I responded that, yes, there is a time when a writer must say, “I’m all done.” And a lot … Continue reading

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A Christmas Journey Home Review by Yvonne Ortega

A Christmas Journey Home by Kathi Macias is not a warm fuzzy novel. Kathi Macias is a master at writing novels that make the readers think and question the depth of their beliefs. In this novel, she doesn’t disappoint her … Continue reading

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A Pleasant Surprise: Rejection

I enjoyed a lot of nice surprises this month. My sister delivered a beautiful baby boy the day before Thanksgiving, erasing the memory our family held for years where that day was always the day our baby nearly died. Talk … Continue reading

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Do We Fear Our Rescuer? by Hannah Alexander

Our pastor preached a fascinating sermon the other day, and pointed out something I had never considered. We all know that the first time the disciples got into trouble on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus was already with them on … Continue reading

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POP: A Journey in the Light by Sarah Goebel

I do hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and I pray the heart of Thanksgiving continues with us all each day throughout the year ahead. I want to share a book with you that we recently published through our … Continue reading

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Reinventing Tradition by Lynette Sowell

I had something pithy and profound to share, but in my early Black Friday haze, it’s forgotten. One thing that I’ve been thinking about during this season of Thanks-giving is how our traditions have morphed over the years into something … Continue reading

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Time for Thanksgiving by Elizabeth Goddard

This morning I discovered all my “brilliant” thoughts on Thanksgiving were deleted. Not sure how that happened. This being Thanksgiving Day, I can’t begin to put the time and thought into a replacement post. I’ve learned my lesson, though. Next … Continue reading

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Reading Seasons I’m Thankful For by Maureen Lang

I’ve loved reading nearly all my life. Although I can’t really recall when or why I started reading, I do recall several milestones along my reading journey. When I was very young—perhaps first or second grade, I wanted my mother … Continue reading

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TV Shows and Protection for Hire by Camy Tang

Camy here! I will admit to loving certain television shows, although I’ve been trying to limit my TV consumption. Among my favorite series right now are Nikita (the newly remade series) and Covert Affairs, and one of my all-time favorite … Continue reading

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THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING by Vicki Hinze

What does Thanksgiving really mean? In these times of confusion and strife, to reacquaint ourselves with the truth, we should return to those who established it… “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty … Continue reading

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The God Man Uses

      I already have my Christmas tree up and decorated, anticipating the season. As I ponder the activities and make lists of what I must do, my thoughts return to another time and other lists.      While attending a writers conference at … Continue reading

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Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Yvonne Ortega

With Thanksgiving Day a week away in the USA, many of us may focus on what we will serve for dinner that day. Perhaps before we eat, we will thank God for his blessings to us. Nancy Leigh DeMoss says, … Continue reading

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Thankful—It’s a Choice

It seems the week before Thanksgiving through Christmas runs at full-speed. For the most wonderful time of year it can be full of stress. Given our economy the financial strain on families can make us forget finding the smallest thing … Continue reading

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Acts of Kindness by Hannah Alexander

Due to my mother’s declining health, I have been the recipient of multiple acts of kindness lately, and those acts are like a touch from God to me, and I’ve learned to show more kindness toward others. It’s contagious. I … Continue reading

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REASONS READERS READ THE BOOKS THEY READ by Vicki Hinze

REASONS READERS READ THE BOOKS THEY READ © 2011, Vicki Hinze     Every now and then, readers and writers are subjected to comments from other people about the reading material they have selected. Some of the comments are from … Continue reading

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