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A Sense of Wonder by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on March 1, 2013 by kristenheitzmann

After faith in God, I think the most important thing we can impart to our children–and maintain ourselves–is a sense of wonder. I was talking to my daughter yesterday who took her husband and tots to see the Steamboat Colorado … Continue reading →

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Do the books you read pass the test? by Maureen Lang

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Maureen Lang

I recently tuned in to a radio debate on the merits of reading commercial vs literary or classic novels. The focus was supposed to be on the romance genre, but both guests—two Phd’s from different universities—seemed to be talking as … Continue reading →

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Help! My Brain’s Exploding! by Hannah Alexander

Posted on February 26, 2013 by alexanderhodde

Not long ago, I was, as usual, struggling with chronic pain, trying to come up with a new subject for a blog, and decided to ask Mel for input about pain. He’s a very intelligent man who has about double … Continue reading →

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Reviews You Can Use by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 20, 2013 by juliearduini

Aside from buying books,the best thing readers can do for an author is take the time to write a positive review after finishing. It’s an important part of the industry, but hard for authors to market as it sounds self-serving. … Continue reading →

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This Cracked Me Up by James L. Rubart

Posted on February 19, 2013 by James L. Rubart

I love this guy. Why? I get this. I think he’s saying, “Why would I read a book on my Kindle if I can hold it in my hands?” Me too. I”m not down on e-readers. I have Kindle and … Continue reading →

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Loving Those Who Hurt Us by Sarah Goebel

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

I was just thinking about some experiences from my past. You know, as we journey through life it is inevitable that we will be hurt from time to time. When someone hurts us, whether they did so intentionally or not, … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on February 14, 2013 by bethrachg

What are you doing on just the biggest romantic day of the year? I searched the statistics for Valentine’s Day and found some interesting stuff. The kind of things you’d imagine and expect, of course. Roses, cards and chocolates spending … Continue reading →

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The Painful Joy of Goodness by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on February 8, 2013 by kristenheitzmann

I finally got to see Les Misérables last night. I’d seen it once on stage and read the book years ago, so I knew what I was in for. I went prepared, and sure enough, from the moment of the candlesticks, … Continue reading →

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Poll: ebook readers/iPads/Tablets

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I saw this question on Goodreads and thought I’d ask this here: If you have BOTH an ereader (Kindle, Nook, Kobo, etc.) AND a Tablet (iPad, iPad Mini, etc.) or a smarphone, which do you use predominantly for reading ebooks? … Continue reading →

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Instagram Inspiration by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 6, 2013 by juliearduini

I’m one of those people that responds to visuals. When I lead a Bible study I often bring props or use a visually driven analogy. When my husband is trying to teach me something computer or financial related, I need … Continue reading →

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Have You Crashed Lately?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by alexanderhodde

Here in Southwest Missouri we are prone to tornadoes, and though there is a specific season for that, we’ve had towns wiped out when it was totally not the season for tornadoes. Therefore we have designated shelters, lots of basements, … Continue reading →

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The End of a Book by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 31, 2013 by bethrachg

My son recently finished reading Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke. He loved the story but he said it made him feel sad that the book had ended. Funny that we continue to read when we’re immersed in a story—to pull … Continue reading →

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Total Immersion by Maureen Lang

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Maureen Lang

Do you remember the very first book that you read, the one that opened up the reading world for you? Perhaps it was a childhood book—maybe it wasn’t even a book that you read, but was read to you. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Please, Tell Your Story by James L. Rubart

Posted on January 29, 2013 by James L. Rubart

You’re a reader. You love reading powerful stories. Do you realize you have a fascinating, powerful story as well? Has anyone read it? I hear what’s going through your head right now: “No, I don’t, Jim. There’s nothing particularly interesting about my … Continue reading →

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Unspoken Words

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

Do you have pets? Today, I was thinking about how much joy my dog brings to my life. I love Elijah – my large, lovable, black, soft, and fluffy standard poodle. He is smart, playful, and he makes me laugh … Continue reading →

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