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The Plot Thickens | NLB Horton

January 4, 2015 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. NLB Horton returned to writing fiction after an award-winning career in journalism and marketing. From her home in the Rocky Mountains, she writes, cross-country skis, gardens and researches ideas for her next novel. Gardening at 8500 feet is an exercise … [Read more...]

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What’s the last e-book you’ve downloaded?

December 30, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Did you get a new e-reader for Christmas? If yes, what kind did you get? Me? I've still got my trusty Kindle PaperWhite, which I love and use nearly every day. Yes, I still love holding a "real" book. But the convenience of having so many books in the palm of your hand is just flat intoxicating and more than a little heady. : ) Just for fun, would you share… The name of the last book … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Sharon Hinck

December 28, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Sharon Hinck writes “stories for the hero in all of us,” about ordinary people experiencing God’s grace in unexpected ways. Known for their authenticity, emotional range, and spiritual depth, her novels include contemporary fiction such as The … [Read more...]

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Embracing Holiday Imperfection

December 26, 2014 By Becky Wade

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, our family was fortunate to enjoy several happy moments that went smoothly and according to plan.  But as I look back on the holiday, there were also plenty of moments of imperfection. Bright spot: We spent Thanksgiving with my family! But....  Our dog Sam had traveler's diarrhea for part of the trip. Bright spot: My oldest daughter has a December … [Read more...]

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What Makes It REALLY Christmas?

December 22, 2014 By Deborah Raney

It seems like every year around this time, I begin to look for that one thing—that spark of...something—that will make it really Christmas. Yes, I know in my heart what the real meaning of Christmas is. I know that it's a celebration of the birth of my Lord and Savior. I'll never forget that, and I'll never stop wanting that one thing to be the true and only "reason for the season." But there's … [Read more...]

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