Monday Meditation: God’s Training Ground

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This morning I have a simple thought. One that could revolutionize how I look at God’s assignments. The pastor taught on David yesterday. He taught out of I Samuel 17. As he started talking about David listing why he could take on Goliath in verses 34-37, something hit me — it was in the job that nobody wanted, that God …

What’s in Your Hand?

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Our Pastor is currently teaching a series on the great heroes of the faith. This week was on Moses. The question our pastor asked was based on Exodus 3, when God asks Moses, “What’s in your hand?” God took that simple rod and performed so many miracles through it. So God’s asking me (and you), what’s in my (your) hand? …

Isaiah 58: come chew on this with me

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In Sunday School this week, we ended by talking about Isaiah 58. Not a passage you can cover in five minutes. So I’m still thinking and meditating on it this week. It’s really rich and thought-provoking. Especially when you consider God is directing His words to the Israelites who were trying to serve Him. So come chew with me. What …

Faith and sock heels: Guest Post by Allie Pleiter

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I’m often asked where my story-lines come from, how I pull my unusual plot lines out of the mist of my muse. I know people are looking for some stunning formula, some admirable technique, but I haven’t got one. I just pull on a thread and start unraveling, following where it leads. I was standing in the First Division Museum …

The Restorer’s Son in an Expanded Edition

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I loved this series when it originally released…a shock for someone who is not a fantasy person. I’m thrilled that it’s been rereleased with additional scenes and lots of goodies added in. If you didn’t read this series the first time, do yourself a favor and read it now. It is wonderful! Here’s a little about the book…and keep reading …

The Discovery by Dan Walsh

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In his latest book The Discovery, Dan Walsh has tackled a new challenge — writing a story that combines contemporary and World War II. I love how this book plays on literary themes but is so much more. What would it be like to have your life suddenly changed by a lavish inheritance? What would it be like to have the …

Three Posts on Homeschooling Worth Reading

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Just the other night I discovered a new to me blog thanks to my friend Jennifer Mull. She’s a homeschooling mom of eight that I go to church with and I love bouncing by her facebook page because I never know what kind of links she’ll have up there. Often they get me thinking. Don’t you love friends like that? …

The Irish Healer Review

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The Irish Healer is the debut book by author Nancy Herriman…and what a debut! I took a chance on this book honestly because it was an advanced reader copy so I could read it while I train for the mini-marathon on the treadmill. I am so glad I did! This book is set in Regency England — but with a …

Rejoicing in New Life

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This weekend we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I love how God time this reminder of new birth in a season that is awash with newness. Because of our early spring in March, I can’t drive around town without seeing an abundance of reminders that life is new. From daffodils to tulips to the rich, green grass, …

Want a copy of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island?

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Good morning! With the release of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island a couple days ago, I’m going to be on lots of blogs in the next couple weeks. Right now there are three chances to win Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island: Melissa Tagg is hosting me at her blog.Trish Perry is hosting me at her blog.Melissa Finnegan hosted me …