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I know it’s not the Fourth, but still…

I hope everyone had a safe and blessed day on our nation’s birthday! July 4th holds another celebration for me–it’s my sister’s birthday. Although I will admit to being upset many years ago on her third birthday… I grew up … Continue reading

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Humble pie or humble power?

There was a day when I believed humble meant self-effacing. Never stepping forward. And refusing leadership roles because, well, a humble person would never, ever believe themselves capable. Wrong. If I’d had a humbler attitude early on, I may have … Continue reading

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Pray Always? Are you kidding ?

How does one pray always in a state of increasing chaos? The storm is raging. Vice is oozing out all over. Satan has left off prowling thanks to a steady buffet of willing souls who foolishly believe there’s a party … Continue reading

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Take Shelter in the Word

I must confess, until we went through the great Snowpocalypse of 2021 here in Texas, I never understood how difficult having too much snow can be. Before 2021, if we had snow at all, it would be a dusting that … Continue reading

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Welcome Delores Topliff

Hi, Patricia Bradley here. I want to introduce my friend Delores Topliff who will be posting regularly to the Christians Read blog. Over to you, Delores. I’m new here and look forward to getting acquainted. As Patricia said, I’m Delores … Continue reading

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Through the Storm

One of the hardest realizations is when you see that no matter what you’re going through, no matter how difficult or impossible it seems, life continues to go on. A few years back, I lost my mother and my father-in-law … Continue reading

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Marketplace Prayer by Julie Arduini

I have felt for the last couple years that the time when Christians would become more than customers and engage in active prayer while in line was upon us. I’m not afraid to pray—at church or with those who I … Continue reading

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Why I Write

I was speaking at a conference this past weekend and someone asked why I write. Ever since my first book, that’s been an easy question for me. Besides the fact that I write because I can’t not write, I received … Continue reading

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This Picture!

I’ve seen this picture many times before, but for some reason, this time, the sacrifice that was made for us by the family of a fallen soldier really got to me. As an author, when I create heroes for my … Continue reading

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Are We Called to Write?

Many years ago, I read a blog post about whether a writer is called by God to write. Since that time, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about that blog and whether I was called to write or if … Continue reading

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God’s Lessons Found in Christian Suspense

I love the lessons that can be found in Christian fiction, and God bless the authors who strive to include God’s love and forgiveness in their books. No matter what the hero and heroine are facing, God is there with … Continue reading

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AI, Good or Bad?

AI= Artificial Intelligence Should authors use AI in writing their books? Will AI replace writers? Is AI evil? Is it wrong to use AI to research characters…These are questions I’ve seen addressed for weeks now, but since I had not … Continue reading

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The End

For authors, getting to write those two words is one of the best feelings ever! It means the book we’ve struggled through, shed tears for, lost sleep over, is finally finished. Mostly, we authors know how the book will end … Continue reading

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LOVING KINDNESS

“But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness;” Nehemiah 9:17 What is lovingkindness? I like what Barbara Johnson, Award-winning Christian author and Women of Faith Speaker emeritus, said about loving-kindness. How … Continue reading

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The Attitude of Gratitude

The attitude of gratitude is a great slogan. Having an eye for the blessings one has received is a necessary element, not only in pleasing God, but surviving the hardships that this valley of tears delivers at the most inopportune … Continue reading

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