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Top 2019 Reads Thus Far

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I haven't been blogging much this year. Life has a way of "happening," and I've been concentrating on lots of other things besides blog posts (including writing my next book). Some of my life's happenings have been joyous ones, as in the arrival of the newest member of my family, Adaline Jo. Here she is at a month old all dressed up for her uncle's wedding. She's in my arms (I'm her Grandy), … [Read more...]

Looking Back at 2018 and My Word for 2019

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Can you believe it's that time again? Time to say farewell to an old year and to welcome a new one. I am not big on New Year's Resolutions, but I do love reflecting on the year just passed and then to look forward with my new word for the year. My word for the past year: My word for 2018 was Grace. "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift … [Read more...]

New Book: Who I Am with You

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It’s here at last! The release of Who I Am with You. I have been eagerly awaiting this day for what seems forever. In 2017, after turning in the manuscript for You’re Gonna Love Me, I was reading my long-used (over 20 years), well-loved Bible which is full of highlights as well as notes and dates in the margins. Suddenly I wondered what this Bible might mean to members of my family after I'm … [Read more...]

Hope for the Holidays Facebook Fun (and a Giveaway)

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Listen along as some of your favorite authors share special Christmas memories or holiday inspiration! Plus have a chance to win these 12 books and a $150 Amazon card! WIN A BOOK—you have 12 chances! (US addresses only) 1. Listen to author’s FB Live video on her FB page, live or recorded. (Schedule and links below) 2. Leave a comment below video as per author’s instruction. 3. One commenter … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal for Legacy of Faith #2

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  I have been waiting a long, long time to share the title and cover of Book #2 in the Legacy of Faith series. But now that it is available for pre-order on Amazon and Audible and other online stores, there is no reason to keep silent any longer. So without further ado, meet Cross My Heart (June 25, 2019).   Two broken paths lead toward God’s redemption in the next … [Read more...]

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