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Olympic Takeaways by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 10, 2016 by juliearduini

Like most of you, I’m staying up way too late watching the Olympic coverage. I admitted on Facebook that usually it is straight-up patriotic fever that has me so captivated. This year, the drama and backstories have captured my attention. … Continue reading →

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When You Get Knocked Down by Vicki Hinze (Inspire Me #1)

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

We all struggle and strive to accomplish things we deem important. Sometimes we succeed, and sometimes we don’t. More often than not, we do a little of both. We meet with some success but not enough that we feel we’ve … Continue reading →

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Time to Rest by Vicki Hinze

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

TIME TO REST  By Vicki Hinze     Today, we have technology assisting on fronts that were dreams for small business and sole proprietors even a short time ago—and we’re grateful for it. Expanded capabilities save us money and time … Continue reading →

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The Pressure Of Life by Tara Randel

Posted on August 4, 2016 by tararandel

As I changed the calendar to the month of August, I could feel my stomach tighten. I have a lot of projects going on and this month is going to be especially tight. So I told myself not to be … Continue reading →

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LATE BREAKING BLOG! by Hannah Alexander

Posted on August 3, 2016 by alexanderhodde

And I do mean late, since I’m writing this at ten o’clock at night instead of earlier in the day. Change is in the air, and stress is everywhere! I seldom use perfume, but today I slashed (yes, slashed) my … Continue reading →

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What Love Looks Like

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Jennifer Slattery

We hear it so often, it’s become a cliche’. This statement is printed on T-shirts and engraved on wall hangings. It’s even a phrase we say to one another, but the question is, do we live it?  They’ll know us … Continue reading →

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Go on an Adventure–Read a Book

Posted on July 28, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth Goddard It’s proposal time again! What does that mean, you ask? Well, I’m working on my last contracted book for my publisher. My last contract included six books. Now, not only am I working on this last book, … Continue reading →

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Fifty Shades of Tempted by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 27, 2016 by juliearduini

I was in a sterile, bland doctor’s office, enduring an uncomfortable procedure where the doctor kept me chatting. We talked medical stuff and the conversation turned a corner when I mentioned symptoms appeared the month I released two books. “You’re … Continue reading →

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Song and Story by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on July 26, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

A while back, I threw out to my Facebook friends that I needed a certain type of song for a scene in my story. The response was amazing. (Huge bonus: checking out all the artists I haven’t heard and remembering goodies … Continue reading →

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He’s Everywhere!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Author Mary Alford

One of my favorite Christian songs is called Open The Eyes Of My Heart by Michael W. Smith. If you are unfamiliar with the song, the lyrics go something like this: Open the eyes of my heart, Lord Open the … Continue reading →

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Seek Peace by Hannah Alexander

Posted on July 19, 2016 by alexanderhodde

You know how you forget how to have fun if you’ve gone six years without a vacation? I know some people enjoy their work so much they feel as if their lives are a vacation. Maybe you’re one of those … Continue reading →

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Writers and Faith: A Journey and Exercise, Part 2 by Vicki Hinze

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

  Writers and Faith: A Journey and Exercise Part 2 By Vicki Hinze   Note: This is Part 2 of Writers and Faith: A Journey and Exercise. If you have not read the first installment, you can find it at: … Continue reading →

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The Demand for Stories and the Greatest Opportunity

Posted on July 14, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth Goddard My family loves to see movies. I think we’re all enthralled with stories no matter the venue– video games, TV series, books (especially books!) or movies. I’m one girl living with four boys (my husband and three … Continue reading →

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The Introvert Inlaw by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 13, 2016 by juliearduini

I didn’t have a definition for the longest time, but in recent years it became very obvious I’m not just an introvert, I’m an introvert’s introvert. People who don’t know me well find this odd because they have seen me … Continue reading →

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And Every Gain Divine by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on July 12, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

Over Independence Day, I posted a less known verse from “America the Beautiful” because it resonated when we sang the song in church. Since then the words have continued to work in me, so I thought we could discuss it … Continue reading →

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