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Guest Post from Dani Pettrey (and a giveaway of her new book!)

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I'm so pleased to welcome Dani Pettrey to the blog today!  She's been a wonderful friend to me for years, she's fresh off a trip to the beach, and her newest release is fresh off the presses.  Be sure to check out the fun summer giveaway (of Dead Drift, a candle, and a set of note cards) that I'm offering below.  -Becky Last week my family and I journeyed from Maryland where we live down … [Read more...]

Exploring Italy

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My family and I returned last week from a stint in Rome. We were there so I could lead a study abroad. This wasn't our first time, but it was our first time to live in Rome for two weeks. It was a delightful trip for many reasons -- but it's also why I missed my last post. You see, I left my computer at home, which means I didn't have my account passwords. [Tweet "How does a writer rest? Not … [Read more...]

100 Days of Bible Promises Completed

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I am in the knuckle down phase of finishing a new book, but I have managed to stay current with the creative devotional, 100 Days of Bible Promises. Back in April I shared some of my entries from the first few weeks of journaling. Since today was day #100, I thought I would share some of my favorite entries from the last half of the devotional. This experience has been a wonderful one. I highly … [Read more...]

Moms, Fear Not

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I confess I am a worrier. I know we are not supposed to worry. That we are supposed to pray and trust. But that's difficult to do I think, especially as Moms. I thought things would be easier now that our sons are both over 18, but there always seems to be something new to worry about. Some new problem, some new situation, some new risk. I remind myself that I gave my parents plenty to worry about … [Read more...]

Deb’s Annual Garden Tour

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Our garden spots are at their peak right now, so, if your interest is piqued, I thought I'd give you a peek at what's happening in our yard. (And since I'm a writer, I couldn't resist: Do you see what I did with those three words in red? Do those three homophones give you as much trouble as they give me?) Anyway, back to gardening... I think I've done this annual or semi-annual garden tour … [Read more...]

20 Reasons to Read a Book

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  The current climate toward reading in our culture is lukewarm at best. Even though statistics indicate that people are still reading, the competition for the time and attention of readers is being swallowed by a digital addiction. With the growth of social media, along with the explosion of video games, movies, and shows, people are spending alarming amounts of time on their … [Read more...]

Award Season (and a Giveaway!)

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Applause. It's not the reason we write, but I have to admit, it can certainly uplift a weary spirit and invigorate a flagging confidence. This week, the American Christian Fiction Writers organization announced the finalists for the 2018 Carol Award. I am thrilled and incredibly honored to be listed among the finalists. Even better, two other Inspired by Life and Fiction authors are DOUBLE … [Read more...]

Our Summer Movie Adventure

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I know, it’s the 4th of July. But instead of a usual 4th of July post, I’m going to tell you something fun that happened last week. Something epic in our life as a couple. Last week we watched three movies together. Three movies in a theater. Three movies in four days! And while those numbers might not be staggering in your world, they are in mine. It’s the first time in our history as a … [Read more...]

Home Again!

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What a wonderful, whirlwind three-week adventure I had in Europe! It would take a month of blogs to describe all of the amazing people I met, the beautiful sights I saw, and the way that the Holy Spirit was present in my travels and talks. Many of you told me how much you enjoyed being an armchair traveler with me through my Facebook and Instagram posts. Thanks for coming along. (Oh, and did I … [Read more...]

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