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October 20, 2014
God Uses the Simple
I was at a major roadblock on Miriam a couple of weeks ago. I had tried to blame it on interruptions and poor time management, but the truth was…I was simply terrified of trying to pour a landslide of information into a nickle-sized hole. That’s when the Lord led me to a little file tucked away on an �
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October 17, 2014
Writing Lesson from My Grand-Daughter
I visited my Atlanta grandkids back in June. Two of those darling grand-daughters (Emilie and Audrey) I usually see only once a year, and I swear they grow a foot each time I see them! I love their creativity and watching them grow from baby dolls to tea parties to playing school. This year, while Audie �
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October 13, 2014
Give Yourself a Talking To by Renee Ann Smith
I awoke anxious and afraid almost every morning during my school-age years. Nothing traumatic had happened in my past. No one in my family had died. Two stable parents left for work every morning & returned home every night. We always had a roof over our heads & food on the table. Yet still I �
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October 10, 2014
Name Miriam’s Dog!
As many of you know, we recently added a four-legged friend to our family. We adopted Theo–a three-year-old American bulldog mix–from our local humane shelter, and he’s added a splash of joy to our lives. He’s my writing buddy, my foot-warmer, and my inspiration for a special character in the new book I’m plotting. Beginning Miriam’s �
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October 6, 2014
Just the Way You Are by Kate Hodges
She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying and she felt sorry for him. “This is one of the Hebrew babies,� she said. Ex. 2:6 Pharaoh’s daughter knew who the baby was. Maybe not specifically, but she knew he was a Hebrew. She knew she was going against the will of the Pharaoh. �
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October 3, 2014
Become a Peculiar Bible Reader
Have you heard the story about the guy who suddenly noticed a terrible smell in every room of his house? It was very distinct and a smell he recognized immediately. He called his friend and said, “Someone has played a dirty trick and hidden Limburger cheese in every room of my house! I need you �
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September 29, 2014
God’s Provision by Linda Marie Finn
Sometimes things in life just seem to be way too hard and out of our control. Things just don’t seem to go right and we are finding it hard to make money on the side to keep things going smoothly. Maybe you/spouse is on disability for some reason and unable to work full time or �
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September 26, 2014
Cover Celebration Contest
I LOVE seeing a new cover for the first time! How about you? A good cover often conveys the mood of the book before opening that first page. Cover Celebration Contest So today’s post is a celebration! I wanted to thank the folks at Waterbrook/Multnomah for the FABULOUS cover of The Pharaoh’s Daughter! Thank you! Thank you! Thank �
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September 22, 2014
Rainy Days by Angie Arndt
Some people don’t like the rain. But I love to put on my slicker and boots then take long walks, twirling my umbrella. Have you ever noticed how different the world is after a storm? Colors are more brilliant. The world is still. The air is pure and sweet. There are reasons for those changes �
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September 19, 2014
Do Deadlines Make Your Teeth Itch?
Some of you know that when deadlines hit, I hit a wall. Some folks excel under pressure. I fold. Some people like the thrill of competition. I concede. For those of you who thrive with goals and deadlines—you have my deepest respect and congratulations. For those who struggle—as I do—with meeting demands when the clock �
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