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Life in pictures

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Do you take a lot of pictures? I do. I save a ton of pictures sent to me too. Aren't we grateful we live in a day and age where we have the ability to snap so many precious moments of life for safekeeping? Think about how much more we might have known about the past if our ancestors could have taken pictures of their lives so readily. So here we go... In no certain order, these are … [Read more...]

Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference (Nov. 5-6)

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Calling all fellow writers! If you're a writer eager to grow in your craft, please consider joining me for the Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference this weekend, November 5 - 6. Writing conferences are a fabulous way to grow as a writer, but they're often so expensive to attend. The registration fee for ACFW Royal Writers Conference is far more affordable at $35 and...no travel costs. … [Read more...]

Wealth of the Wilderness by Rebekah Joy

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In 2019 friend Rebekah Joy and I traveled to Israel together along with 30+ other women, and that trip changed my life forever. The Wilderness of Zin was one of my favorite places we visited. There's something about the vastness of the wilderness, the rugged beauty, the unforgiving terrain that gets inside of you, and lingers. Especially once you've studied the Israelites in the … [Read more...]

Shiloh from Lori Benton—a great read!

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Today is the day for Lori Benton's highly-anticipated release of Shiloh! And as if the story on the pages isn't lovely enough, just look at this cover... This cover just draws me in. Does it you? Yes, I love "scene" covers on novels that depict the setting, but I also love the simplicity and beauty of this one. It's eye-catching. Tyndale was kind enough to give me a sneak peek of Shiloh, … [Read more...]

What says fall to you?

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Is it the turning of the leaves? The crispness in the air? Mums and pumpkins? Pumpkin bread? Pumpkin lattes? College football? Hoodies? (Oh how I love hoodie weather) What tells you that fall is near? Last night Joe and I took the pups on an after-dark-walk and it was almost chilly. Chilly. On September 6. In Nashville. Love it! That first hint of chill in the air is definitely a sign that fall … [Read more...]

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