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A Reading Challenge

January 2, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

Happy New Year, friends! I'm currently hidden away writing, working to finish another book. But I wanted to share a reading challenge with you. A challenge to read through the Word of God this year. My daughter and I have committed to do this together, and I'm so excited. I'm involved in BSF and daily Bible study, but it's been a handful of years since I've done a reading plan. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Reading

7 Christmas ornaments that have stood the test of time

December 19, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

I loved Lynn's post yesterday and decided I'd share a few ornaments from our tree as well, along with a thought or two behind each one... Ornament #1 This little bride and groom has graced our family’s Christmas tree for 33 years now, just as Joe and I celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary earlier this month on December 15th. My sweet Mom gave us this ornament on Joe’s and my first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family

Christmas Music—love it or tolerate it?

December 5, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

Which are you? Someone who loves Christmas music or who tolerates it? Me? I'm a lover. But only if I'm not made to overindulge. A little can go a long way with Christmas music, especially if you're in a mall or store and, say, the Chipmunks Christmas song comes on. Spare me, please! Granted, I don't usually begin listening to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. But this year, for some … [Read more...]

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Magnolia Market or bust!

November 21, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

Kelsey and I are planning a Waco Road Trip for 2018 to visit Magnolia Market, and I recently polled Facebook friends who've been to Waco for their "must sees, must dos, and must eats!" It was so helpful! This is what they shared: Arletta recommended seeing the Dr. Pepper Museum Julie-Nick said the Magnolia Farms bakery was "fantastic!" Perrianne advised that the least crowded … [Read more...]

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And the winner is . . .

November 7, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

In Nashville tomorrow evening, November 8, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is hosting the 2017 Christy Awards at David Lipscomb University where the 2017 winners of The Christy Awards will be announced. And what makes the event extra special this year is that we're also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the renown novel Christy by Catherine Marshall (pictured right). Is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Movies & TV, Writing

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