Category Archives: Uncategorized

Jesus: The Revolutionary with His Upside-Down Ideas

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

Have you ever thought about the many ideas that Jesus brought into human history? I was thinking about this, and it is clear that Jesus brought ideas that are upside down from the world’s way of thinking. We could call … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christian commitment, Christian living, Faith, faithfulness to Christ, Jesus the revolutionary, the Beatitudes, upside down ideas | 2 Comments

Gifts For Mom

Posted on May 9, 2013 by tararandel

This weekend is Mother’s Day. I always enjoy this weekend because I get to honor my mother and be honored as a mother. Because life goes by so quickly, I’m glad we have special days to remember those we love. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, gift, heart, Mom. Mothers Day | 2 Comments

Short and Sweet by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 8, 2013 by juliearduini

Ask any writer and crafting the manuscript isn’t the hard part. It’s the shorter works in the process–the pitch and synopsis that send chills down an author’s spine. Every word counts. No space for passive verbs. Advice like “write tight” … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged Julie Arduini, Love Inspired, message in a bottle, pitch, short notes, synopsis, text, writing on a mirror | 2 Comments

Like a Good Neighbor (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by alexanderhodde

This is not a State Farm commercial. Friends, meet our yard below. Yes, the grass really was knee high last night. I checked it, and my legs are not short. I could honestly use the excuse that I love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hannah Alexander, Uncategorized | Tagged doing the extra mile, kindness of neighbors | Leave a comment

Is Bigger Better?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by bethrachg

Just received my author copies for my upcoming release, Riptide, yesterday. Actually I received only four of them because they are the True Large Print versions. Not LARGE PRINT, but TRUE large print. This version is like a trade-sized … Continue reading →

Posted in Elizabeth Goddard, Uncategorized | Tagged Christian fiction, Elizabeth Godda, Elizabeth Goddard, Large Print, Love Inspired Suspense, romantic suspense | 2 Comments

On Suspending Disbelief Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Maureen Lang

When I’m reading a good book, I’m usually willing to suspend disbelief—that is, accept something implausible—if the story or film has prepared me properly. Shootouts both contemporary and historical are exciting and I’m willing to believe the bad guys will … Continue reading →

Posted in Maureen Lang, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Finding Joy

Posted on April 25, 2013 by tararandel

With the events of Boston still fresh in my mind this past week, I found myself thinking about joy in the midst of hardship or tragedy. Finding joy during hopeless situations of life can be difficult. Impossible even. But that … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bible, joy, strength, Tara Randel | 1 Comment

Three Take-Aways Regarding Surrender by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 24, 2013 by juliearduini

Last week I had the pleasure of sharing my surrender journey with Dawn Mac and her Life Beats radio audience. Despite the technology glitches threatening our chat, there were a few themes that I think apply to anyone, whether they … Continue reading →

Posted in Julie Arduini, Uncategorized | Tagged A Taste of Home, eggplant penguin, fears, Julie Arduini, Life Beats Radio, rejection, surrender, what others think | 4 Comments

Have You Read This Guy Lately? By Hannah Alexander

Posted on April 23, 2013 by alexanderhodde

I have a habit of reading an author’s book, then if I like it, I’ll find all of that author’s other titles and read them back to back, overdosing on the style and characters and stories created by that one … Continue reading →

Posted in Hannah Alexander, Honored Alumni, James L. Rubart, Uncategorized | Tagged Great novelist, James Scott Bell, similar to Dean Koontz | 6 Comments

Chase that Lion & Grow with God!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

I recently read a book called, “In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day” by Mark Batterson. In the book, he encourages Christians to trust God and realize that the future God wants for them is hiding in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christ, Christian, Christianity, defying the odds, God, God-given dreams, God-sized dreams, grow in faith, nearer to God, obey God and grow spiritually, obeying God, spiritual growth, trust God, Trusting God, walking in faith | 4 Comments

PICKY STUFF

Posted on April 18, 2013 by yvon63

I saw a cartoon showing a teacher at a blackboard (or was that a whiteboard? Chalkboard? Power point? Maybe an Ipad? Anyway… A teacher was standing in front of a class of young students and drew this: 😉 She then … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Reading to Escape

Posted on April 18, 2013 by bethrachg

This week has been tough all around. I watched the prayer service for the attack on Boston and the news anchor asked how we go back to living our lives.Good question. As I write this post I’m watching the news … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Reading Seasons posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Maureen Lang

Do you find yourself reading more books during different seasons of the year? Or perhaps you’re a seasonal reader, who only reads during certain times of the year. The publishing industry has three seasons, but from other writers I know, … Continue reading →

Posted in Maureen Lang, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Before Kindle and Nook, There Was Le Book! by James L. Rubart

Posted on April 16, 2013 by James L. Rubart

In the age before e-readers …

Posted in Honored Alumni, James L. Rubart, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

A Journey Toward God

Posted on April 15, 2013 by alandkathi66

“A good movie story is a journey toward God. It reminds us of the Master Story-teller. A good story is a holy thing.” This quote from Dr. Ted Baehr, publisher of Movie Guide (www.movieguide.org) and one of the best known … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments