Celebrating Shadowed by Grace

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Join @Cara_Putman as she celebrates Shadowed by Grace…on sale now! Click To Tweet Yesterday I received a huge surprise when I learned that Shadowed by Grace received Christian Retailing’s Best Award in Historical Fiction. To say I’m humbled and excited hardly begins to describe it. I think I scared the neighbor boys who were playing here when I got the …

There are no perfect decisions

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Imagine the scene with me. A woman has been asked to help with something that is worthwhile. Maybe it’s a ministry. Maybe it’s one of her kids’ activities. Maybe it’s at her job. Maybe it’s to take a job. This woman loves God with everything in her. Her heart’s sole desire is to chase Him and do His will in …

Fiction Friday: Now & Forever

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It’s Fiction Friday, and sometimes a gal just wants to laugh, maybe swoon a bit. When that’s the case, Mary Connealy is a go to author for me. Her books make me laugh out loud while also making me think deeply on spiritual journeys. #Cowboy romance with heart? Add suspense? Sign me up. #amreading @MaryConnealy Click To Tweet Her books …

When the Way of Wisdom Means Trust

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This week I’ve continued to think about wisdom and how we acquire it for the decisions in our lives. Maybe it’s not about how to schedule our time. Maybe instead our decision is about a job, where to live, whether to sell a house, how to parent a child, etc. There are so many areas in our lives that demand wisdom.  As …

Fiction Friday: Fatal Trauma

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It’s Fiction Friday and time to introduce you to another novel. Fortunately, there is no shortage of great Christian fiction being written. Today I’m excited to tell you about Dr. Richard Mabry’s latest work. In Fatal Trauma, the reader is set up for a thrill filled ride. From the first pages, the action pulsates. There’s also a complicated romance and strong …

Fiction Friday: Current Ebook Deals

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It’s Friday. It’s summertime. So here are a few ebook deals you may want to snag in time for vacation! The listed prices are still good as of the evening of June 15. Please double-check before purchasing. These are also books I thoroughly enjoyed from six of my go-to authors. I hope you enjoy reading them! Looking for #ebook deals? @cara_putman shares …

When the Messiness of Life Collides with Peace

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Yesterday I posted this on the Grove. This. This is where I am right now. This is the realness of my life. Can anyone relate? This is a place we can be honest about where we’re really living, right? My life is messy. Embrace the messiness of life and discover joy in the muddle. Click To Tweet I like boxes…everything …

Following God’s Call Feels Selfish, but should It?

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Last night as a group of us discussed the first few chapters of The Best Yes a common theme emerged: When we do something we feel God is calling us to, it often feels selfish. Oh, can anyone relate? The precious women in the study sure could. Does is feel selfish when you pursue God’s calling? @cara_putman shares why it isn’t. Click To …