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Stretched to the limit

Posted on November 4, 2011 by yvon63

“I can’t take anymore.” “I’m at my wit’s end.” “I’m ready to snap.” I’m stretched to the limit.” Likely, we’ve all heard, said, thought, and/or felt like those statements. Trials are common to … Continue reading →

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November National Caregivers Month by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on November 3, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

November is National Caregivers Month. Unfortunately, we all know a family member, friend or co-worker who has cancer or some other life-threatening disease that requires a caregiver. If you need a book written specifically for caregivers for yourself or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Uncategorized, Yvonne Ortega | Tagged Christians Read, inspirational books, inspirational nonfiction, Yvonne Ortega | 3 Comments

Where You Get to be the Judge

Posted on November 2, 2011 by juliearduini

American Idol. The Sing-Off. X-Factor. Dancing with the Stars. America’s Got Talent. So You Think You Can Dance. I’m probably forgetting some but these are more than reality shows. Watch any of these and chances are you’re sitting in a … Continue reading →

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How Good Are You, Really?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by alexanderhodde

I wish I could draw something as delicate and lovely as these flowers. I know people who can, but I’m not one of them. I love standing in my sunroom and looking out across the hollow at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, Beauty, creativity, frustration, literature, recreating the Master Artist's work | 2 Comments

Going into All the World by Kathi Macias

Posted on October 31, 2011 by alandkathi66

From the moment I signed the contract with New Hope Publishers for my four-book Extreme Devotion fiction series, I began hearing variations of the same question from potential readers: What’s the genre? Tough one to answer. I suppose contemporary international … Continue reading →

Posted in Kathi Macias, Uncategorized | Tagged international fiction, Kathi Macias, mission | 8 Comments

The Dark Side

Posted on October 28, 2011 by lynettesowell

For the most part, I’ve written sweet and light tales, stories about women and men who overcome personal obstacles, have lessons to learn, and eventually fall in love. I, like many readers, enjoy reading a good romance or watching a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged evil, Good, redemption | 7 Comments

The Experience of a Lifetime by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on October 27, 2011 by bethrachg

Is there a scripture that you meditate on daily? Christians often have what’s called a verse or scripture of the day, the week, the month, or even a life verse. During interviews, I’m often asked, “What is your life verse?” … Continue reading →

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Translations, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Maureen Lang

This past week I finished a book called The Hangman’s Daughter, a translation from the original German by Oliver Potzsch. The book has been something of a sensation, at least the e-version at a discounted price, and has garnered a … Continue reading →

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Ebooks, DRMs, and Consignment Stores by Camy Tang

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy Tang here! I was running today and came up with this neat way to explain ebooks and DRM to people. I hope this helps some of you who are confused about the different ebook readers and types of ebook … Continue reading →

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Getting Out of God’s Way–Walks in Faith by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

This weekend, I had an unusual experience and I want to share it with you. A few years ago, I wrote this odd short story, Before the White Rose. When I started writing Christian fiction, I thought, well, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged before teh white rose, getting out of God's way, lessons from God, spiritual journey, Vicki Hinze, walks in faith | 8 Comments

What’s the Big Idea? by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on October 21, 2011 by yvon63

Where do you get your ideas? That question is often asked of me at writers conferences and by my readers. I can honestly say that my (and many writers) problem is getting too many ideas and not sure … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Book Recommendations by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on October 20, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the USA again. Everywhere we look, we see something pink: pink balloons, pink ribbons, pink blow dryers, pink bottles of shampoo, pink candy, pink jewelry, pink clothing. Remember that beyond that pink power … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Uncategorized, Yvonne Ortega | Tagged Breast Cancer Awareness, Yvonne Ortega | 4 Comments

Oh, The Places You Can Go with NaNoWriMo by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 19, 2011 by juliearduini

Mid-October. It’s marked by the crunch of colorful leaves on the sidewalk. The smell of MacIntosh apples and autumn night air. It’s also the time of year anyone who has that novel all figured out in their head to sign … Continue reading →

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It’s Storming Inside! by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 18, 2011 by alexanderhodde

We had a major storm last night, with wind that threatened to blow the windows out, rain that washed leaves from the trees, and thunder that deafened me. I’ve always enjoyed storms, but lately they just add to the stress … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Prayer Habits by Sarah Goebel

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Sarah Goebel

Whatever exercises we practice in the Christian life, they are in vain if done without the reading of Scripture and prayer. Yet sadly, most Christians go through life without an active prayer life. They worship, they go on mission trips, … Continue reading →