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The Plot Thickens | Sandra Byrd

July 13, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares with our readers a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Sandra Byrd earned her first rejection at the age of thirteen and has now published more than forty books, including a Christy Award finalist and two Library Journal Best Book Picks. Before she began writing full-time, Sandra worked in … [Read more...]

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7 Tips for Adding Exercise to a Packed Life

July 10, 2014 By Cara Putman

Life is busy. Way too busy for most of us. We know we need to take care of ourselves, but in the shuffle of activities and responsibilities, that can easily fall by the wayside.Yet exercise is a great stress reliever and a good way to insert some balance in our lives. So how can we find the time to squeeze in exercise? Here are a few tips that work for me. 1) Find an activity you can do as a … [Read more...]

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You Are Not Forgotten

July 7, 2014 By Lynn Austin

In early June, I had the privilege of touring northern France with my husband for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Ken performed with the Holland American Legion Band at Normandy’s historic battle sites while I absorbed the rich history of the region . . . for a future book, perhaps? It’s impossible to put into words the emotions I felt as we remembered the courageous men who landed on the beaches … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Roger Bruner

July 6, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares with our readers a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Roger Bruner writes—and gardens—from the home he shares with his wife, Kathleen, near Richmond, Virginia. Roger's young adult fiction series began with Found in Translation. Having traveled on mission trips to Australia, England, Wales, … [Read more...]

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My ICRS Experience

July 3, 2014 By Karen Witemeyer

Last week, I had the honor of traveling to Atlanta, GA to attend the International Christian Retail Show, a huge trade show focused on Christian retailing. Everything from books to music to jewelry, to those cute beverage bottles with verses about living water stamped into the design. I had never attended this event before, but since Stealing the Preacher was a finalist for the Christy Award, I … [Read more...]

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