Will you be celebrating the election results—or mourning? I care deeply about this election. As I’ve prayed and read my Bible, I discovered some good news—and a warning—whether my candidate wins or loses. I hope it will encourage you when your emotions threaten to run...
I love to unwind with a good book of fiction. That's why I'm delighted to have Susan G. Mathis back to introduce her new book, Julia's Joy. Here's Susan. Of all the characters in Julia’s Joy, Julia Collins holds a particularly cherished place in my heart. As a young...
Have you ever recognized a problem no one else seems to see or care about? You sound the alarm, and no one listens. How do we practice unwavering faith when facing problems we can’t control? 1 Samuel chapters 8-9 provide compelling examples of what to do—and what not...
I internally sighed watching my high school teacher joke with the football players and cheerleaders gathered around his desk while we ordinary students did busy work. I didn’t learn much biology that year. My teacher cared more about scoring points with the cool kids...
“I’m not voting in the 2024 election because neither candidate is good.” “I’ll write in a better choice than the two running.” “I want to send my party a message. Pick better candidates or lose my vote.” I’m sure you’ve heard, maybe echoed some of these phrases. As...
Marnie sat by her husband’s hospital bed, one hand holding his and the other wiping away tears. “Marnie.” James’ dark brown eyes looked deep into hers. “I know where I’m going. I’m fine. I need you to know you will be fine too. Since I can’t help you see that I want...
I'm glad I live in an area that has four seasons. I'm also thankful we don't have long, severe winters. Metaphorically, sometimes we must pass through difficult seasons of life. Today, AWSA sister and friend Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor tells about what she learned going...
Have you ever started a suspense story in which the tension exhausts you? Do you stop reading, skip ahead to see how it ends, or do you push through? If you trust the author, you probably read on. Some thrillers are too intense for me. The drama playing in our country...
I've delighted to introduce you to my friend DiAnn Mills. DiAnn has been a mentor and cheerleader for me in my writing journey. I recently finished her latest book, Lethal Standoff and highly recommend it. If you enjoy clean, romantic suspense with complex puzzles,...
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