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Preparing Our Hearts

November 28, 2018 By Dani Pettrey

  Hi friends, I’m excited to be back with you this week! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I had a very busy one. We spent most of it outside. Brrr.   We celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday staring out with a breakfast at my daughters with chocolate chip pancakes, fresh fruit, some lovely maple bacon, and, of course, copious amounts coffee, at least … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Family

The C’s of Creativity – Part 1 Curiosity

September 26, 2018 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, I’m excited to be back with you this week, and today I’m going to share the first C of Creativity and in the coming weeks I’ll be sharing a couple more. As a writer finding ways to feed my creativity is really important. My mentor and friend, Dee Henderson, told me a long time ago that to write fully, you have to have a full life. That lesson was one of the best she ever imparted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Writing Tagged With: Dani Pettrey

An Unexpected Visit

September 4, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

I've recently been going through the last few boxes of stuff we inherited when Mom passed in 2009. It's been a lengthy process of holding onto stuff then learning to let go—I know you know what I mean. And in the process, I came across a slew of old pics.   This is from early high school years. And to think...back then I really loved this dress!! Seeing that side table reminds me of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, History

Fiction Tips From My Granddaughter

August 20, 2018 By Lynn Austin

Last week our family welcomed a new grandbaby into the world. Mama and baby are both fine, thank the Lord. And I had the pleasure of taking care of Lyla, who is two and a half, while mama and papa were in the hospital. I thought I would be taking time off from writing, but it so happened that I learned a few lessons from my granddaughter about what makes a good story. Lyla currently has two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Writing

An Inspiring Giveaway

August 7, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

Hey friends! Do you have a favorite "go to" devotional? I love brief devotionals that I can reach out for during the day for encouragement and inspiration. And I'm giving away an annual subscription for a great one on my website this one—The Word For You Today by Bob Gass Ministries. A friend gave me a subscription to this years ago, and I've enjoyed it ever since. Enter to WIN   So … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Reading

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