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Having a Bad Day by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

We were all horrified at the shootings in Atlanta this past week perpetrated by the gunman who took the lives of eight people before being stopped by the police. Eight lives cut short in a senseless act that is impossible … Continue reading →

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Cutting With Scissors by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

Yesterday, my five-year-old grandson was working on his school work at home. He had one last assignment to complete—cutting out figures with his scissors. He loves doing this, although in his enthusiasm he doesn’t always stay on the line.  Still, … Continue reading →

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Nora’s Review of: The Key to Everything by Valerie Fraser Luesse

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Vicki Hinze

  The Key to Everything By Valerie Fraser Luesse  Published by: Revell 348 Pages             NORA’S REVIEW: This novel reminds me of the movie Forrest Gump (as both characters went on an adventure that had them … Continue reading →

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Romanticizing History & Allowing Creativity

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Kristin

I grew up on a steady diet of old movies, classic books and a love of history. Reading especially helped me disappear into an idyllic pastoral setting in a Thomas Hardy novel. Watching “Masterpiece Theatre” in high school whisked me … Continue reading →

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One Incident Changed Everything by Vicki Hinze

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Vicki Hinze

Indications are this will be a challenging week, which means we will be looking for insights and practical coping skills that we might or might not easily find. A few years ago, I wrote two projects–a short novella and a … Continue reading →

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Blessed is the Man … and Grandma! by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on March 11, 2021 by kathc2

“Hey! I’ve got something to say!” Lately it seems as though my blessings are too numerous to even consider counting. Welcome to the world, little one! My sweet and precious first grandson was born a few days ago and he’s … Continue reading →

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You Follow Me

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Author Mary Alford

We all have a path to follow for God. He uses the talents He’s given each of us to help advance His kingdom. All He asks of us is to stick to our path.   But that’s not always easy. … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Story

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Kristin

I grew up in the Bay Area of Northern California. It’s a very diverse area. In fact, the statistics for the city I just moved from (and where I raised my children) said 75% of city residents were not born … Continue reading →

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Nora’s Review of: On the Run by Traci Hunter Abramson

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Vicki Hinze

      On the Run  By Traci Hunter Abramson  Published by: Covenant Communications, Inc. 275 Pages         FROM THE BACK COVER: As one of the top investigative journalists in the nation, Elle Jameson has a knack … Continue reading →

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I Miss You, Paula Kay – by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on February 25, 2021 by kathc2

Earlier this month my older sister, Paula Kay Carmichael, passed away. We thought it was amusing that we each married Carmichael men. My husband was born in Scotland, hers in Arkansas, but they had to be distant cousins since the … Continue reading →

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Emerging Grateful

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Author Mary Alford

This week, in my part of Texas, the temperatures are going to be in the 60s. There’s sunshine outside my windows, and the snow has all melted. After last week’s record-breaking weather conditions, these days are welcomed. My husband and … Continue reading →

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God Wins by Vicki Hinze

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Vicki Hinze

GOD WINS    Recently, I was asked how to remain calm and at peace in times of chaos.  The answer isn’t complex, though the journey to that answer most definitely is.  The answer is to be at peace. Believe it … Continue reading →

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The Cure is Worse than the Disease

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Kristin

Back in the 80’s, I had an album by “The Cure.” I had the CD in my car and I was driving my grandfather somewhere. He looked at the CD and said, “The Cure? Looks more like the disease!” That … Continue reading →

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Black Ice by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on February 11, 2021 by kathc2

This morning I saw a video about a young woman slipping and sliding on black ice. Because of the familiarity (haven’t most of us been there and done that?), it struck me as particularly hilarious. Here is Wikipedia’s definition of … Continue reading →

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The Paths of God by Mary Alford

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Author Mary Alford

Well, hello, everyone. My name is Mary Alford, and I’m happy to be back here with you again. Some of you may not remember me, but I was a blogger here at Christians Read a few years back. Don’t you … Continue reading →

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