Search me, God, and know my heart; Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 This Psalm by King David shows us a pattern we should adopt daily in our own lives. When we ask the Lord to search our hearts and …
My husband Chris and I have been asked to write a weekly devotional as a prayer guide for our church. As you may know, I stopped writing blog posts a couple of months ago after asking the Lord where He wanted my focus. Just write, I heard over and over again. So, I did. I stopped the social media frenzy …
About the Book Book: Lovelight Gleams: The Christmas Lights Collection 2025 Authors: Laina Turner, Cathe Swanson, Jaycee Weaver, Chautona Havig Genre: Christian Christmas Romance Release Date: October 7, 2025 Being selected to enter into The Christmas Lights Showcase is an honor—and a commitment! Entrants pay a hefty fee and spend months designing and executing a Christmas display to knock …
About the Book Book: Hot Mess Express: A Humorous and Practical Survival Guide for Menopause Author: Sally Friscea Genre: Health & Wellness / Aging Release Date: April 22, 2025 Discover Your Menopause Survival Kit: Laugh, Learn, and Thrive! You may have involuntarily found yourself on the Hot Mess Express, but you can take control of your journey and enjoy …
As one man after another stepped up to the mic to share how Randy had impacted their lives, I fell victim to the Comparison Game. My awe and admiration for this 75-year-old birthday boy shifted into an overwhelming sense of inadequacy in my spiritual journey. To give you a sense of what I was dealing with, Randy is a Vietnam …
About the Book Book: Love’s True Measure Author: Lori DeJong Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: June 10, 2025 Shannon Trent has dedicated her life to ministering to teens, even as she hides secrets that haunt her past. Born into privilege, she’s built a simpler life away from the expectations of her influential family. She’s content on her own, believing that …
About the Book Book: Maranatha, The Victory Battle (The Victory Series Book 3) Author: Blossom Turner Genre: Christian Suspense on Spiritual Warfare Release Date: July 22, 2025 What if the greatest battle you’ll ever fight is the one you cannot see? Mara has faced the unthinkable—abuse, betrayal, and loss—but nothing can prepare her for the final battle ahead. As …
Have you ever launched into a new project, hobby, or job and then trained for it in your sleep? The first time I experienced this phenomenon was when I was hired to be a cashier at Woolworth’s five-and-dime store. I was thrilled to have a job that didn’t involve watching the neighbor’s kids or delivering newspapers at 4 a.m. Maybe …
I’ve been ruminating on this blog post for several days, since chatting with a good author-friend of mine about SudoWrite. In case you’re not familiar with this software program, it’s a tool for writers to create content. Many authors (including those who write for the Christian market) are using it to craft their novels. Which begs the question: Is it …
I have a feeling I’m late to the party (what else is new?) regarding this review of Dan Walsh’s historical fiction, The Deepest Waters. It was released in 2011, and if I hadn’t stumbled upon a rave review on Facebook, I wouldn’t have known the book (or the author) even existed. Thank you, faithful fan, for posting yours. Before …
