Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

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The Festival of Joy

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This past week I had the privilege of celebrating the Jewish Festival of Succoth with some of my Jewish friends and family members. Also known as the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, it commemorates God’s provision in the wilderness for 40 years when His people lived in temporary shelters, protected by His Clouds of Glory. To prepare for the week-long festival, we built a temporary structure or … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Amy Wallace

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Amy Wallace grew up all over the world, moving every three years. But home was always Louisville, Kentucky. "That's where my family always transitioned to and where I graduated from high school and college." Now, Amy is planted and keeps the weeds at bay … [Read more...]

One More Post about ACFW

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Can you stand one more post about ACFW? It's always a highlight of the year and an event by which I measure a lot of my writing life. This year in Dallas was ACFW's 15th anniversary, and there were over 500 authors, aspiring authors, editors, agents, and other publishing industry professionals in attendance. I'm proud to say I've never missed a conference, starting with our very first one in … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Becky Wade

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Becky Wade is a California native who attended Baylor University, fell in love with a Texas boy, and ended up settling in Dallas. After writing historical romances for the secular market, she put her career on hold to be a full-time mom. When God … [Read more...]

Studying—and Living—to My Heart’s Content

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Bible Study I love Wednesdays! Why? Because Bible Study Fellowship has resumed in the USA (and in many other countries around the world). And this year, BSF has added a new study to their program: the Book of Revelation. Last week on my personal blog, I posted about the packed-to-the-rafters status of my local class. I believe the attendance is at least half-again as large as what is usual at … [Read more...]

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