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Ecclesiastes

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I always enjoy reading the book of Ecclesiastes.  In younger years I never paid much attention to the book, and had even heard that Solomon was a little off his rocker when he wrote it near the end of his life.  By then, of course, he had been pulled away from his devout love of God by his foreign wives, who led him into idolatry. But Ecclesiastes is chock full of wisdom--it's just a wry and … [Read more...]

Writing on backsides & bottoms . . . and 2x4s & concrete

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Do you love moving? Does anyone love moving?? I certainly don't. And yet that joy is looming in our very near future. On one hand, this move is exciting and is a huge blessing! New house, new beginnings, unpacking all the stuff that's been in boxes for the past year. It's like Christmas, remembering all the stuff you forgot you had—and perhaps realizing you should have tossed before you packed … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal!

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Except for the moment I hold a brand new book in my hands, I think one of the most exciting moments for me as an author is when I first lay eyes on the cover of a new book. And even more fun: sharing it with my readers. Today is the day I get to do that! You may recognize this title. The first story in this two-novella collection was first published as a hard-cover gift book from Barbour … [Read more...]

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