The first sentence of Lost in Darkness was nothing profound: There was something glorious about the first day of June. I’ve read many times how important it is for an author to create a provocative first sentence, otherwise the reader may not be drawn into the book. I’m here to tell you not to base this historical fiction on its …
It was only 4:30 in the morning when I came face-to-face with inspiration. You know what I’m talking about? Every day, I go through the same routine. Up early, a cup of coffee, a few devotionals, some time in the Word, and prayer. Wash, rinse, repeat. Only on this particular morning, the Lord had something fresh for me. Honestly, I’m …
I am thrilled to share with you today Biblical fiction author Naomi Craig. I’ve always been fascinated with those who can write in this genre. Historical fiction requires so much research, it would be daunting to me. But Biblical fiction is much more limited in its scope, which adds another level of difficulty. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about Naomi …
I have to say that my husband is the absolute best! He wanted to schedule a weekend away for our anniversary, and if it wasn’t for our very old, very spastic Maltese, he would’ve been successful, too. Sometimes, you have to make sacrifices for your kids—even if they’re the canine variety. Instead, he suggested a date night. We don’t often …
About the Book Book: The Heart of the Mountains Author: Pepper Basham Genre: Christian Fiction / Romance Release date: July 1, 2022 Can their hearts overcome the darkness of the mountains? To escape a forced marriage, Cora Taylor travels from England to the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of her brother, who is working as a teacher in a mission …
About the Book Book: Vanished Without a Trace Author: Sarah Hamaker Genre: Romantic Suspence Release date: June 28, 2022 A missing person case. A new clue. And a fight for survival. After nine years searching for his missing sister, attorney Henderson Parker uncovers a clue that leads him to Twin Oaks, Virginia—and podcaster Elle Updike investigating the case. Partnering with …
But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, and the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no …
I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 In today’s culture, there are more blended families than not. Often, the …
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverb 22:6 Many years ago, an older friend of mine told me her son would become a Christian because she believes Proverbs 22:6 is a promise from God. “I raised him in the church, so he will return to it,” …
But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. I’ve asked Sandy and Jim Barela to share …
