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Why I Read Widely

November 5, 2025 By D'Ann Mateer

There are so many things in our Christian walk that are guided by the Holy Spirit and not by “commands” from scripture. And I’ve found over many years of walking with Christ, that those things don’t always align from Christian to Christian. It’s one of the causes of division in the body of Christ—that we too often turn, like Peter, and look at our brothers and sisters and say to Jesus, “But what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Christian fiction, general market reading

A Bookmark Giveaway!

September 18, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer

If you read print books or just enjoy collecting bookmarks from your favorite authors, we've got a gift for you that you are going to love! The amazing Erica Vetsch is coordinating a fanstic bookmark giveaway with donations from over 20 of your favorite Christian fiction authors, and all you need is a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a mailbox. Here are the instructions: Send a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Free Bookmarks

Things I Didn’t Know I Needed

September 17, 2025 By D'Ann Mateer

I’m here today to tell you about five things you might not yet have, but you might need. At least they were things I didn’t know I needed! 😂       A friend of mine highlighted these on the last Amazon Prime Days, I immediately ordered them! And I have not been disappointed. So far, I have stuck these flexible cord wraps to my Instant Pot, my blender, my toaster, my mixer, and my coffee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: House and home, Reading, Technology Tagged With: air fryer, apple pencil, ipad, organizing, page turn remote

Laughter and mourning…balancing life

September 16, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Last Tuesday, the wonderful Karen Watson (Tyndale Publishers) and I had dinner before attending Michelle Shocklee's book signing in downtown Franklin. The evening was pure pleasure—catching up with Karen and supporting and celebrating Michelle and her new book. The Women of Oak Ridge is out in the world and is truly a must read for historical fiction lovers—the real history of Oak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Michelle Shocklee, Tamera Alexander

You’re Invited

September 4, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer

I've participated in several large-scale reader retreats over the last few years, but I've been cultivating the idea of putting together something more intimate. A relaxing weekend with just me and up to 30 of my readers. In an effort to plan ahead, I'm making reservations now for a spring retreat in April 2027. I know that's quite a ways into the future, but the retreat center I found is already … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading Tagged With: Karen Witemeyer, Reader Retreat

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