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Don’t Make Me Cry by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on October 3, 2013 by bethrachg

When I’m reading a good book, I’m sorry, but I don’t want to cry. Except isn’t that the sign that a book is good? When the tears come on? Don’t misunderstand, I still want a good book to bring on the … Continue reading →

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Are You A Patient Reader?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Maureen Lang

Recently I participated in a group discussion between writers, which also means I was talking to avid readers since more often than not you can’t be one without being the other. We were discussing some of the expectations and differences … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with My Taste in Novels? by James L. Rubart

Posted on October 1, 2013 by James L. Rubart

What’s wrong with me? Out of the five novels I’ve read over the past month, I would only recommend one of them to friends. (The one I really liked was A Cast of Stones, a fantasy novel from Bethany House.) The … Continue reading →

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A Love for Books? by Kathi Macias

Posted on September 30, 2013 by alandkathi66

Almost all writers are also readers, though not all readers are necessarily writers. But writers, readers, or both, I think we can all agree that we are thankful for books. I’ve been thinking about that a lot as we approach … Continue reading →

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Perseverance by Tara Randel

Posted on September 26, 2013 by tararandel

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3 I recently started a Bible study on the book of James. Right … Continue reading →

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The Resonating Quote by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 25, 2013 by juliearduini

Last week our pastor gave a sermon that not only had great principles, but even a statement that seemed off the cuff. It’s still resonating with me, a week or so later. “You can hang on, or move on.” I … Continue reading →

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Love For the Rest of Our Lives by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 24, 2013 by alexanderhodde

            I believe in lasting love with the right person until death we do part–and even then I want to walk hand in hand with Mel through eternity. Call me a starry-eyed romantic–Mel would laugh. … Continue reading →

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Christian Fiction v Clean Read: Are You Confused? by Vicki Hinze

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

    Christian Fiction v Clean Read:  Are You Confused?     In the past few months, I’ve often been asked what is the difference between books that are labeled Christian fiction and books labeled Clean Reads.  I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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WHEELING ALONG WITH EASE by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on September 20, 2013 by yvon63

Two neighbor children, a four-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl, ride their bicycles that have no pedals. I watch them from my upstairs office window as they ride along the street that’s fairly level. They push with their feet and … Continue reading →

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Writers and Their Ilk by Maureen Lang

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Maureen Lang

This past weekend a few of us here at Christians Read attended the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in Indianapolis. It’s hard to describe the blessing of being in a room (a crowded room!) filled not only with others who … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Don’t Hate My Kindle by James L. Rubart

Posted on September 17, 2013 by James L. Rubart

I never hated it. I just didn’t like giving up the tactile sensation of feeling a book in my fingers. Being able to turn back ten pages in a blink, not a series of clicks. I liked being able to … Continue reading →

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The Passion of the Christ by Sara Goebel

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

I know we all love our books, but sometimes we also like to watch a great movie. Last week, I  actually had an assignment in my NT class to watch the movie, The Passion of the Christ for the purpose … Continue reading →

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Current Events and Writing by Tara Randel

Posted on September 12, 2013 by tararandel

In light of 911 and the history behind that date, I was thinking about world events and how they impact writers as we plot a story. With all the many different events taking place in the world today, and our … Continue reading →

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Looking Back and Moving Forward After 9/11 by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 11, 2013 by juliearduini

Sometimes the tragedy of 9/11 seems like yesterday. Then I remember when I first heard of the attacks, I was a work-from-home mom of a three year old who that morning slept in later than usual. That preschooler is now … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 10, 2013 by alexanderhodde

      It’s been a long time between novels  for me this last go-round, but I’ve found my writing chops again-or perhaps gums might be the better term. I love writing historical novels because it’s fun to imagine myself … Continue reading →

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