Last summer was difficult in many ways, with the pandemic and a nation divided. Closer to home, the issue was a major health crisis with my parents; one had the health issue, and the other had to helplessly watch their spouse decline, then fight back. It was a...
Are You on the Hamster Wheel?
Why is it I struggle so much at the beginning of the new year? The new year is supposed to bring a promise of great things, a new beginning, a fresh start. I’m excited and awakened to new possibilities. Yet, it’s not too long into January, where I find myself...
ACFW New Releases: January 2021
January 2021 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary: A Future for His Twins by Susanne Dietze -- Will these children get their greatest wish? (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired...
Learning to Trust God…The Hard Way
I hate when I have to eat my own words….
ACFW New Releases: October 2020
October 2020 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s: The Firefly Warriors by Susan Count -- They chase a light and then it chases them. (Children’s from Hastings Creations Group) Harvey, the...
Planning Interrupted
It's been a while since I've posted. My life was interrupted in a major way last month, and I'm only now returning to some semblance of normal. However, "normalcy" may be a fluid concept between now and the end of the year, if not longer. But for the moment, I will...
ACFW New Releases: September 2020
September 2020 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Until I Met You by Tari Faris -- Libby Kingsley dreams of a new life and a new library for the charming small town of Heritage,...
Being Bold in a Time of Fear
There have been many blog posts, memes, and more going around recently about fear, having faith over fear, trusting God, etc. I've written about this previously on my blog as well. We're living in fearful times, no doubt. We'll need to have strength, courage, and a...
ACFW New Releases: August 2020
August 2020 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: The Price of Dreams by Toni Shiloh -- Ballet has always been my life, but one terrible moment may have destroyed everything I’ve...
We Need a Time-Out!
2020 has been an unexpected year. No one could've predicted a worldwide pandemic, or riots, or the general unease and discontent of today's world. It's a frightening time overall, isn't it? Maybe we all need a time-out! We’ve all had times that have been scary and...