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The Information Dump by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 23, 2016 by juliearduini

I wear a few hats. I’m a wife and a mom who juggles life as an author and speaker. Beyond writing, I facilitate a critique group and participate in another. I’m active in ministry work, this season has me lending … Continue reading →

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Pray in Both Fear and Love

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I would like to say that I am good at praying or that I am a prayer warrior, but I’m not really. For the past few years I’ve been working on really praying for someone if I say I’ll pray … Continue reading →

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GET UP AND DANCE! By Hannah Alexander

Posted on March 15, 2016 by alexanderhodde

I just read a depressing article in one of our medical journals. Then it made me angry, because it’s so unfair. And then I decided to spread the “cheer.” According to the Endocrinology Advisor (It’s an online thing) modern … Continue reading →

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Why Values and Morals are Important–Part 2 by Vicki Hinze

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

Why Values and Morals are Important Part 2 NOTE: This is Part 2 of the six part series. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. What we say and do defines us. When we meet someone, they … Continue reading →

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WE ARE SAMARIA by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on March 4, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

We all know the know the story of the woman at the well. Jesus is traveling and meets this Samaritan woman who has come to draw water in the noon heat when all the other women, who might have insulted … Continue reading →

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He Is With Me by Tara Randel

Posted on March 3, 2016 by tararandel

February was a grueling month for me. I had to finish a book, which is due tomorrow! So all my time and energy has gone into the finished product. Still, even though I’m focused on writing, I have the privilege … Continue reading →

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Historical Romance Writers: An Act-Fast Opportunity by Vicki Hinze

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

As writers, one of the most difficult challenges is pairing up with the right editor for our work. Once we find the right editor, then we have to figure out a way to actually get that editor to read our … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Election Will be Won By…By Julie Arduini

Posted on February 24, 2016 by juliearduini

You’re leaning in, aren’t you? You want to know what name I’m going to type to reveal the winning candidate for this year’s election. Well, I don’t know. But I do believe with all my heart this: The election will … Continue reading →

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The Bad Wolf and the Greedy Pig by Hannah Alexander

Posted on February 16, 2016 by alexanderhodde

The picture you’re looking at is of us at the Christy Award ceremony where we were blessed to win the Christy Award for one of our novels. It was a fun night I just came across the picture and enjoyed … Continue reading →

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BEAUTY IN LIFE by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on February 12, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

I’ve been having discussions and including discussions about the power and purpose of art in my novels, so when I came across this documentary about a Victorian artist, Lilias Trotter, who chose to eschew fame for obscurity in order to … Continue reading →

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Dancing Through the Changes by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 10, 2016 by juliearduini

In my monthly newsletter I wrote how this year is my 20th wedding anniversary. It’s made me nostalgic, and when I pulled out the video and pictures, it shows clearly we were a 90’s wedding. There’s the clothes of course, and … Continue reading →

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How to Handle a Trip to the Hospital by Hannah Alexander

Posted on February 2, 2016 by alexanderhodde

We’re still working on medical themes here because nearly everyone will eventually have an issue that will land them in the doctor’s office or in the hospital. Nobody wants to think about it, but anyone who ever ends up there … Continue reading →

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Why Values and Morals are Important: Part 1 by Vicki Hinze

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

Why Values and Morals are Important Part 1 By Vicki Hinze You asked why values and morals are important and why we need them. We live on a planet with a lot of people. Billions of people. … Continue reading →