Recipes from Healing of the Heart, Book Four, Discerning God’s Best Series. In the years following the Civil War, America underwent a period of immense change and reconstruction. Alongside the rebuilding of cities and communities, there was a resurgence of creativity and innovation, even in the kitchen. Despite the challenges of the Reconstruction Era, peopleContinue reading “Rediscovering Culinary Treasures: Exploring 1870s Recipes in Post-Civil War America Reconstruction Era.”
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Embracing the Blessing of Allowing Others to Help Us
Embracing discomfort and taking risks are essential components of our spiritual journey In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves grappling with the concept of vulnerability and the willingness to accept help from others. It’s easy to fall into the trap of self-sufficiency, believing that we must navigate our paths alone. However, in doingContinue reading “Embracing the Blessing of Allowing Others to Help Us”
The Shadowed Dreams: Native Americans in Missouri and the 1870s Prejudices
Friendship Transcends Prejudice and Discrimination In the heart of the 1870s, the rolling hills of Missouri bore witness to a friendship that defied the societal norms of the time. Gabe, a Native American of the Arapaho Indian Tribe, and Thomas, his white best friend, shared a bond that transcended the prejudices surrounding them. However, theContinue reading “The Shadowed Dreams: Native Americans in Missouri and the 1870s Prejudices”
Deleted Scenes: Crafting Authentic Narratives in Discerning God’s Best Series
Trimming the Excess – Emotional Depth in Storytelling Deleting scenes from a manuscript is similar to cutting off a body limb with dull children’s shears. Well, maybe not quite, but trimming the excess from a manuscript is painful. The outcome, however, is almost always for the best; creating emotional depth in the story. The wordsContinue reading “Deleted Scenes: Crafting Authentic Narratives in Discerning God’s Best Series”
Renewing Your Mind with God’s Truth: Overcoming Negativity and Doubt
Renewing our minds with God’s Word is not a one-time event, but a continuous process. In a world inundated with negativity and doubt, it’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed by the constant barrage of negative thoughts and feelings. From societal pressures to personal insecurities, our minds can often become battlegrounds where fear and doubt wageContinue reading “Renewing Your Mind with God’s Truth: Overcoming Negativity and Doubt”
Green Eggs and Glamour: A Less-Than-Happy Easter Tale
Last month, Easter brought the usual festivities for our family—church service, egg hunts, and enough candy to make Willy Wonka blush. Ah, the memories. But this Easter, I couldn’t help but reminisce about a less-than-happy Easter experience from years gone by. Picture this: a small church, a bustling congregation, and my dear sister, the multitaskingContinue reading “Green Eggs and Glamour: A Less-Than-Happy Easter Tale”
From Innocence to Integrity: Thomas’s Growth in the Discerning God’s Best Series
Shaping Character: The Influence of Family and Faith in a Child’s Development Innocence is what I saw when I first looked into the newborn eyes of my grandson, Avery. Integrity is what I see now as he makes daily choices, even when faced with challenges or temptations to behave otherwise. Well, that and a goodContinue reading “From Innocence to Integrity: Thomas’s Growth in the Discerning God’s Best Series”
Being Accident Prone Means Learning To Laugh At Yourself
The ability to laugh at your accident-prone self is essential; allowing others to laugh with you is an acquired skill. Musings of an Accident Prone Girl
God Knows My Name – A Name Like No Other
When I shared my rough, unedited piece with my Writer’s Guild, my knees shook, and my voice warbled. I choked on my words as they hit me like the glass shattering in the story I told.
Christian Audiobooks for Free on YouTube
Christian Authors Share Their Audiobooks With Readers Christian audiobooks are a staple on my phone. I love being able to listen while I cook dinner, clean, do laundry, or walk. YouTube makes it easy to listen for free to many of my favorite authors. If you need recommendations, I have several you may enjoy thatContinue reading “Christian Audiobooks for Free on YouTube”