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2020 — The Scrooge of Years…

In “A Christmas Carol” Dickens describes Scrooge this way: “Scrooge! a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner!  Hard and sharp as flint, from which no steel had ever struck out generous fire; secret, and self-contained, and solitary as … Continue reading →

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Nora’s Review of: The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y. Barbo

  The Pirate Bride The Daughters of the Mayflower Series Published by Barbour Books ISBN# 978-1-68322-497-6           NORA’S REVIEW: I had a blast hanging out with Maribel Cordoba and Captain Beaumont. When Maribel splashed on the … Continue reading →

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Happiness is … by Kathy Carmichael

I’ve found that the times I was happiest in my life were those times when I felt the most secure and confident. Continue reading →

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What Matters Most by Vicki Hinze

  Life throws a lot at everyone, and it starts immediately.  As we grow and learn, it’s amazing how much we soak up like sponges and grasp.  We learn what to do, what not to do.  What to say and … Continue reading →

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Old Dog, New Tricks

My dog is 13. She’s old, but she acts like a puppy. The two of us have recently moved to the desert in Arizona to start over and you know, it’s not easy to start new things at an advanced … Continue reading →

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Secondhand Prayer by Kathy Carmichael

I’ve been following the story of a lovely young couple who have a terminally ill child. This couple, while sweet and appealing, is agnostic or atheist. They have appealed to believers to pray for their child because they don’t believe … Continue reading →

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Nora’s Review of: Caught by Surprise by Jen Turano

                Caught by Surprise By Jen Turano Published by Bethany House Release Date: July 31, 2018 ISBN#987-0764217968 368 Pages Amazon   NORA’S REVIEW:  I’m a Jen Turano fan and I enjoyed every minute … Continue reading →

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A Sad Fourth…

If you’ve been in this country for any length of time then you know that the Fourth of July is a big deal. There are get-togethers and BBQ’s. There are fireworks! It’s a day to celebrate family, friends, fun and … Continue reading →

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Independence Day:Do We Know What or Why We’re Celebrating? by Vicki Hinze

Independence Day.  Some of us will gather with family and friends and neighbors. We’ll picnic and grill. We’ll watch fireworks explode, maybe shoot off some ourselves, and celebrate the day off work. But do we and our kids know what … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah by Kathy Carmichael

Back in the seventies (I never thought I’d begin a sentence like that), churches were for the most part very traditional, unlike today’s churches which feature live bands, and contemporary Christian music, and lots of things that are unique to today’s church experiences. Okay, back in the seventies (it was lots of fun to say that so I needed to type it again), I was a member of a youth group at a nearby Methodist church. Continue reading →

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A Faith Boost by Bridget A. Thomas

Over the last few weeks I have been talking about faith. We all want to have strong faith, but it is not always easy. Now, more than ever, we need to stand strong in faith. One key element of faith … Continue reading →

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Going home in a book…

The best thing about books is that they transport you to another realm. And in this crazy time when we can’t travel, escaping in books is one way to get through these quarantine years. Okay, so it simply feels like … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Strong Faith by Bridget A. Thomas

Over the last few weeks, I have been talking about faith. I hope you have gotten some insight out of the posts. But perhaps you still have your doubts. Maybe the Lord is asking you to take a step forward, … Continue reading →

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THE DIFFERENCE ONE LETTER CAN MAKE

What happened to George Floyd was wrong and everyone knows it.  Everyone agrees it’s unacceptable and should never happen again.  Everyone agrees the officer with eighteen complaints should have been stopped long before this incident.  But he wasn’t.  And here’s … Continue reading →

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Creating Fictional Worlds

I finished a book this weekend. It’s a book I’ve been working on intermittently for over 5 years. Considering I used to write up to four books a year, it’s hard to get too excited about finishing one book, but … Continue reading →

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