by 123pizza on January 31, 2008
I have a greater respect for single mothers (and military wives). I am in awe of them. Being brought up by a single mother I have always had respect for them. Since my husband has been working away from home these past several months (and more in the future) my respect for single mothers has [...]
by 123pizza on January 30, 2008
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Passion Most Pure (Revell January 1, 2008) by Julie LessmanABOUT THE AUTHOR: Julie Lessman is a debut author who has already garnered writing acclaim, including ten Romance Writers of America awards. She is a commercial writer for Maritz Travel, a published poet and a Golden [...]
by 123pizza on January 29, 2008
Back in November, hubby went to work in the oil field with his Dad in hopes of being able to network and find another job. Apparently it worked because hubby is now looking for us a house in the city we will be moving to. Hubby will live there as soon as he’s able to [...]
by 123pizza on January 28, 2008
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Awaken My Heart Avon Inspire (February 5, 2008) by DiAnn MillsABOUT THE AUTHOR:Award-winning author, DiAnn Mills, launched her career in 1998 with the publication of her first book. She is the author of numerous titles including novels, novellas, and a nonfiction. In addition, she’s written several [...]
by 123pizza on January 26, 2008
A friend stopped by the other day to give me a message from God – “You hang on to what defines you, but let go because God has more for you. God has to define you.” I’m still chewing on that one but know that it is true. What defines me? I would say my [...]
by 123pizza on January 25, 2008
I have a tendency to read books about women and their struggles in life. One of my favorite books is My Antonia. Others are Anna Karenina, The Awakening, Brick Lane, She’s Come Undone, The House of Sand and Fog, The Poisonwood Bible, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and many others. Granted not all of [...]
by 123pizza on January 23, 2008
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Fallen (Kregel Publications February 29, 2008) by Matthew RaleyABOUT THE AUTHOR:Matthew Raley is senior pastor of the Orland Evangelical Free Church in northern California, where he lives with his wife and two young children. For fun, he enjoys playing chamber music with friends, giving occasional solo [...]
by 123pizza on January 22, 2008
The following are my sermon notes from Pastor Ric Freeman at Life Fellowship Church . I had the privilege of attending his church this weekend and couldn’t help but notice that his sermon went along with what God revealed to me last Sunday. Are You Weary? Weariness is an emotional, physical, and spiritual wearing down [...]
by 123pizza on January 17, 2008
About the Book: Russia? Not again. Josey’s finally living the good life – she’s got the man, the (almost-perfect) wedding, the two-story Cape-Cod house of her dreams. That is until her man drags her back to Moscow! Josey knows she has the guts to follow her own dreams across the world, but she’s not so [...]
by 123pizza on January 16, 2008
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Christian Writers’ Market Guide 2008 WaterBrook Press (January 15, 2008) by Sally Stuart ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Sally Stuart has been writing for the last 40+ years, and has been putting out the annual “Christian Writers’ Market Guide” for the last 23 years. Her other writing includes several [...]