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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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Hearing From God

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Jennifer Slattery

What do you do when faced with a tough decision? How do you handle uncertainties and doubts? Have you ever forged ahead in an area only to find you landed smack dab in a mess? The Israelites were a chosen people, … Continue reading →

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The Language of Flowers by Tara Randel

Posted on July 7, 2016 by tararandel

In The Bridal Bouquet, I researched the meanings of different flowers to incorporate them into the story. One of the main goals of my heroine, Kady, is to establish her family’s floral shop in the wedding industry. There are so … Continue reading →

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HIGHER GROUND by Hannah Alexander

Posted on July 5, 2016 by alexanderhodde

We are called to meet together with other saints to form a bond in Christ. That sets us on higher ground. I don’t mean it makes us better than anyone else, I mean it gives us a lift. There are … Continue reading →

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Thanks To Our Founding Fathers For Standing Firm

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Author Mary Alford

It’s almost the Fourth of July and we all know what that means. Fireworks, barbeques, parades. Lots of outdoor fun. As enjoyable as all these things are, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the real reason we celebrate the holiday in … Continue reading →

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Are You a Striver?

Posted on June 30, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth Goddard I just sent in a completed manuscript to my editor. My deadline is today, June 30th, so I made it! But so far I’ve never had to ask for extra time. I hope that remains the case, … Continue reading →

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Called, But Not Equipped by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 29, 2016 by juliearduini

Years ago there was a guest speaker at our church who prayed for people and had words of encouragement for some. When he got to me I remember thinking he was the real deal. In prayer he shared Christ’s heart … Continue reading →

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Expectation by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on June 28, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

I recently had reason to consider the role of expectation in life. It’s not something I typically ponder like grace or faith or wisdom or creativity. But I had a chance to see it in a new way, and thought … Continue reading →

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Writers and Faith–Part 1 by Vicki Hinze

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

  Writers and Faith: A Journey Part 1 By  Vicki Hinze   More than a few authors were discussing feeling murky about the blend of their faith and their writing. More than a few felt mired or uncertain what to … Continue reading →

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The History of Flowers and Weddings by Tara Randel

Posted on June 23, 2016 by tararandel

As writers do before starting any book, we spend time researching. Maybe it’s a place, a career, or some kind of item. For my newest release, The Bridal Bouquet, I studied up on the meanings of flowers, how to find … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between self-confidence and conceit? by Maureen Lang

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Maureen Lang

Soon the old movie “Yankee Doodle Dandy” will be playing on at least one movie channel. It’s a 4th of July tradition, at least in this household. That’s the movie that made James Cagney one of my favorites, with his … Continue reading →

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