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Sometimes a Father. Sometimes a Friend.

There’s a Christian song that has quickly become one of my favorites of all time. Maybe it’s yours as well. It’s called The Goodness of God. And there’s a line in the song that really grabbed me the first time … Continue reading

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And God sent a Great Fish

Jonah 1:17 “1Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. I took this photo of the “Great Fish” statue in Joppa, Israel, just steps … Continue reading

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A New Release by Mary Alford!

Today is the release day for Deadly Mountain Escape and I’m happy to be able to share it with you. The story is about redemption and second changes. The two main characters, Charlotte Walker and Jonas Knowles have both survived … Continue reading

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“Behold, the lion of the tribe of Judah…”

Revelation 5:5 – “…And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” In Bible times, … Continue reading

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Come Gently 2024 by Mary Alford

I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. Mostly because I can’t keep them. In the past, I’ve resolved to lose a few pounds, be more organized, work harder on getting rid of clutter. Sad to say most of … Continue reading

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What Does Your 2024 Look Like?

Happy New Year to you all! Can you believe it’s already 2024? Where did 2023 go? I know where my 2023 went–writing two 95,000-word books — Fatal Witness and Deadly Revenge and launching the first book in the series, Counter Attack! Not … Continue reading

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What Happens Next by Mary Alford

By now, the presents have no doubt been unwrapped, the Christmas meal eaten. Family and loved ones have gone. For most of us, after December 25th passes, we put away the Christmas decorations. Christmas is over. But in the story … Continue reading

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The Steady, Plodding Donkey by Delores Topliff

I’m writing about donkeys today, seen frequently all over Israel—entering Jerusalem’s Old City gates and/or traveling networks of roads and trails everywhere—quiet, unassuming, but getting work done. In scripture, a donkey saved the prophet Balaam from the angel messenger’s sword … Continue reading

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Loss by Peggy Webb

“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.” C. S. Lewis on the death of his wife, Joy. Loss happens to all of us, and the initial pain feels unbearable. The death of a loved one. The death of … Continue reading

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Good Tidings of Great Joy by Mary Alford

Luke 2:8-10 – And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round … Continue reading

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel!

This Friday marks the first day of December. For shoppers, the countdown to Christmas officially begins with Black Friday. Among the hustle and bustle of preparing our homes for the holiday, we prepare our hearts for one of the biggest … Continue reading

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a day I like to stop and take an inventory of all that I’m thankful for. As an author, I’m so thankful for readers, especially when a reader contacts me and lets me know … Continue reading

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I See Danger and God Everywhere by Mary Alford!

As a suspense author, the world around me is filled with potential. I can take the simplest of stories and make it suspenseful. It’s what I do.    Each morning, my husband and I take a walk around our property … Continue reading

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Camels help us cross deserts.

It’s not easy, riding the unlovable/lovable ungainly beasts. I’ve had college students write about camels traveling desserts (sic), which still makes me laugh. It takes concentration riding camels because we’re continually pitched from one direction to the other and in … Continue reading

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Unchanging by Mary Alford

It’s been said that the one thing we can count on in life is change. Things seem to change almost as quickly as a blink of an eye. Whether it’s the seasons, our jobs, where we live, or our health, … Continue reading

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