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2023 Bloom Conference at Harding University

February 21, 2023 By Tamera Alexander

Exactly 40 years ago this spring in 1983, I graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, which made speaking at this year's Bloom Conference this past weekend even more special. Talk about a come-full-circle moment. Author Serena Miller and I co-keynoted together and it was such a pleasure to meet her. Here are some glimpses from a very busy, but fun weekend . . . It was a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Friendship, Writing Tagged With: Conference, Harding University, Serena Miller, Tamera Alexander

Refreshment for the soul

February 7, 2023 By Tamera Alexander

God is so faithful to give us what we need exactly when we need it—including moments of refreshment and rejuvenation. He's given me so many in recent weeks, along with such incredible joy in his Word! I hope these moments will refresh you too. And get ready! Because, in turn, I'd love to know what's been refreshing your soul. First is KRISTI MCLELLAND'S message at church last Sunday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Movies & TV Tagged With: Brad Gray, Kristi McLelland, Paige Brown, Tamera Alexander

Talking to My Friends

January 26, 2023 By Cara Putman

The last two weeks I've been chatting with many of my writing friends as I've been recording new episodes of Book Talk. It has been such fun! Two weeks ago I chatted with Kristy Cambron and Jill Eileen Smith. Last week it was Lisa Phillips and her team of authors as well as Mary Connealy. And this week I had a blast connecting with Melanie Dobson, J'Nell Ciesielski, Lynn Blackburn, Lynnette Eason … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing Tagged With: cara putman, reading, Reading quotes, Tamera Alexander, writing

Babies, Bible Studies & Books, oh my…

January 17, 2023 By Tamera Alexander

Will you consider it overindulging if I share a couple of quick pics (or more) of Leo, our precious grandson? I hope not, because we are in absolute love with this little guy! Here are three pics from a recent photo shoot but let's count them as one since they're small and "tiled." : ) [Photo credit: Snaps by Sally] I just love Leo in this little burnt orange onesie (below)—and might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Reading Tagged With: Paige Brown, Tamera Alexander

Small but mighty…meet Leo

December 20, 2022 By Tamera Alexander

CAUTION: POSSIBLE OVERSHARING ALERT Thanks for indulging this new Gram Tam as I share pics of our sweet little grandson Leo—our first grandchild and adorable little boy—who was born one week ago today! Our daughter Kelsey and I had the blessing of being in the delivery room (along with Kellie's mom Leslie and twin sister Kristen), and oh...I will be forever grateful for that gift. I still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Family, Tamera Alexander

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