Category Archives: Book Recommendations

Introducing Author Gina Conroy and the Cherry Blossom Capers Collection

Gina Conroy used to think she knew where her life was headed; now she’s leaning on the Lord to show her the way.  She is the founder of Writer…Interrupted  where she mentors busy writers and tries to keep things in … Continue reading

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Winter Fun for your Family

Today a new post of mine is up at Writer…Interrupted, called “Indoor Winter Fun For Your Children”. Check it out for details on some of our family’s favorite snow day activities for all ages. With temps in the 20′s this … Continue reading

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The Amazing Word

John 1:1-4 tells us that Jesus is the “Word”… “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; … Continue reading

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Foundations

Samuel Gipp’s “Understandable History of the Bible” is a 557 page must-read for the serious Christian who is just embarking on the journey of learning more about where their Bible came from. Where did our Bible today come from?  Most … Continue reading

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Sowing Seeds, Reaping Harvests

The Biblical concept of good trees bearing good fruit and good harvests, and bad seeds bearing bad, is interesting to contemplate. Jack Moorman says this in the preface to his book, When the KJV Departs from the Majority Text, “The debate … Continue reading

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers

I’m published! *Smile* A few months ago, Shelley Ring,  my good friend and critique partner, emailed me suggesting we both submit devotionals to the Chicken Soup people. They were looking for submissions to fill their Devotional Stories for Mothers project … Continue reading

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Blog Tour: The Swiss Courier

Want a fantastic read over the holidays? I highly recommend The Swiss Courier, which, as reviewer Bob Welch said, “sizzles like a 24 episode with a World War II twist”. Based on the 1944 Stauffenberg assasination attempt on Hitler’s life, co-authors … Continue reading

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Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Child

Upon marriage, my husband and I were polar opposites when it came to reading. I came from a family of readers and writers…the TV was rarely on in our house–we didn’t even own a VCR until the 90′s. My parents … Continue reading

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I Love Homeschooling!

The old-fashioned way of doing things grabs me. Not that I don’t appreciate modern conveniences, but yeah, you just might catch me utilizing a washboard for kicks. And I’d absolutely adore an outdoor kitchen fitted with an enormous antique white … Continue reading

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Tricia Goyer’s Blue Like Play Dough

This book kept me up late! Check out the book cover…see the subtitle in small print? “the shape of motherhood in the grip of God” I love that!  Tricia’s done it again, with God’s blessing, of course! This spiritual memoir … Continue reading

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