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Hello!  

First, let me thank my friend Lynn Austin, who for seven YEARS has filled this spot on the first and third Monday of every month. I am honored to follow in her experienced steps, and grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you each month. Lynn, thank you for a job well done.  You will be missed. 

If we’ve never met—online or through the pages of a book—let me introduce myself. I’m Angela Hunt, Angie to everyone but salesmen and spammers, and I’ve been writing since 1983. I live with my youth pastor husband in Clearwater Florida, where I have pet chickens and mastiffs.  I also have the three most adorable grandkids in the world. 

Over the years I’ve written a little bit of everything and a LOT of some things, especially fiction.  I am fascinated by unexplained mysteries, theology, art, music, and why people act the way they do. I have a caboose in my front yard and a creek in the back, which is home to otters, turtles, and the occasional alligator. 

I have a couple of philosophies about writing—first, writing is what I do to find out what I believe—the stickier the topic, the more I enjoy the research.  Second, I’d rather my prose be effective than beautiful, though I am always happy to create an occasional beautiful phrase. 

Finally, one of my philosophies about LIFE is this: In John 17, Jesus prayed to His Father: “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one.” 

I spent years in a “Christian bubble,” a world in which the only people I saw or met were church people. And when I realized how “bubble-bound” I had become, I began to venture outside my comfort zone—I stared a neighborhood book club, I began to volunteer at the SPCA, I attended parties with my neighbors on church nights—because that was when people were willing to socialize. I put what I learned in one of my novels, THE DEBT, because, as Jesus said, “let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16). 

COVID has changed a lot about how we interact with others, but if I can leave you with one thought, it is this: which friends of yours do not know Jesus? God has placed them in your life for a reason. Ask Him to reveal what that is. 🙂 

Until next time~~

Angie

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Angela Hunt

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who expect the unexpected in novels. With over five million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 165 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to non-fiction books, to novels.

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  1. Angie, it is absolutely wonderful to have you here with us. I was thrilled when you said yes. I have loved you and your books for a long long time, and look forward to sharing even more of our journey here together. Thank you for encouraging me, convicting me, teaching me, and being Jesus to me and so many others through the years. Welcome!

    • Thank you for the warm welcome, Tammy. And backatcha, girlfriend. I’m so glad the Lord out us on earth at the same time so we could know each other! 😊

  2. Angela first I would like to say the picture of family at Christmas is precious. I also would like to say that the question you posted about people in your life not knowing Jesus. Is a question that to me in my life is important. Just losing my mom a few days ago I thought about my family and the the way we are all taking my moms death. I thought that of my family. I know he is important in my life and hoped my other family members had him in theirs. God Bless

    • I am so sorry that you lost your mom–and you are right, when grief strikes, those who have the Lord have hope and comfort, while those who do not . . . don’t. I will be praying that the Lord will comfort and keep you, and that Christmas will always be a blessed time for you.

  3. Thanks for carrying the torch a little further in the darkness, Angie. My arm was growing weary. I know you will be a blessing to all our readers.

    • Dearest Lynn–it has been a long time since we’ve chatted face to face, but I have such fond memories of our conversation about our shared love for the Jews. I will be praying that the Lord will give you rest, renewed inspiration, and strength, so you can continue writing your wonderful books! Much love-

    • Love you dearly, Lynn. Anne-Ruth and I were chatting via email about you just a couple of days ago and about all the laughter and fun we shared together. They love you dearly, as we all do. Hugs, friend, and praying rest and renewal for you, and wonderful trips with Ken! 🙂

  4. So excited to have you join us, Angie! After hearing a bit of your heart, I know I will be blessed by having you in my blog-o-sphere. 🙂 I look forward to getting to know you better and calling you friend.

    • Thank you for the warm welcome, Karen. I look forward to reading your posts and getting to know you better!

  5. You DO have adorable grandchildren! Welcome! I’ve enjoyed reading several of your books. Thank you!

  6. Welcome again, Angie. We’re so blessed to have you here. That Christmas photo of your grands is so adorable. But how did that oldest girl get to be so grown up already? I remember like it was yesterday when you were taking photos of only one grandchild. Can’t wait for more of your photos as you continue to blog with us.

    • Thanks, Robin. Yes, I know–they DO grow fast, don’t they? But grands are so precious. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this grand venture. 🙂

  7. I love this, Angie. Great thoughts! Looking forward to having you as part of the conversation.

  9. Welcome, Angie! Lynn’s posts will be missed, but I am thrilled you’re joining this group. 🙂
    You were the keynote speaker at my very first ACFW conference, and I still remember being mesmerized by your talk (in 2008!).
    Your grandkiddos are precious!
    I smiled when I read the Scripture you shared in this post (Matt. 5:16) because earlier I’d posted a prayer for one of my writers’ groups (FHL) and that’s the Scripture the Lord had placed on my heart to share this week. 🙂
    Looking forward to many more of your posts.
    Hugs from Georgia, Patti Jo

    • Thanks, Patti Jo–and I’m amazed you remember my ACFW keynote. I’d have to dig up my notes to remember what I said! Blessings to you and yours!

  11. So nice to meet you!
    You do have beautiful Grandchildren. Thank you for sharing the photo of them.
    I love your suggestion that we get to know our neighbors and I often wonder why God has asked us to do that. I find they are the friends who often are the least judgmental and fun to be with.
    I look forward to getting to know you better here.

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