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Back to school season has always been a thrilling time to me. The school supplies aisle is a haven for me, as much today as it was 25 years ago. The bloggers in the School Days Giveaway Hop want to make it easier to head back to school this fall.  Be sure to enter the grand prize giveaway below, then head to the other participating blogs for more chances to win! This giveaway hop runs from 8/16-8/30. Now, the big question is — what school supplies would you buy with a $50 Amazon gift card? [Read more…]

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We got an unexpected phone call on Wednesday. My father passed away at his home in Louisiana.  I haven’t spoken with my dad for nearly 20 years, and we weren’t entirely sure where he was living most of that time.  Getting the call was a shock; learning that I would be the one responsible for handling his affairs was quite another. My husband and I left as soon as we could arrange child care. We drove straight through the night, 12 hours, stopping only to use the restroom a couple of times.  Thankfully, God answered many prayers by allowing everything to go smoothly. We were able to take care of things at the funeral home, clean out his apartment, and head back home within 24 hours.  As we traveled, I was reminded of a book I recently read. Lead Me Home prepared my heart for such a time as this.  I looked out of my passenger side window, seeing sights like the one pictured above, and clouds threatened to darken my heart.   [Read more…]

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Are you into forensics, crime scene investigation, and….snake handling? Buckle up, because Carrie Stuart Parks is about to take you on a bumpy ride!   In this Gwen Marcey novel, we get to travel with the artist to Pikeville, Kentucky.  When death draws near, as the title suggests, the residents in this sleepy town become a pit of vipers. [Read more…]

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If you’ve ever been around children, you’ve probably realized how their minds and hearts are open to truth.  They’re without guile, and seem to see right into the heart of adults.  That can be a bit unnerving if you’re not used to it!  I’ve been blessed to have two sweet children of my own, and the way they look at the world has affected my sight as well.  I am more willing to open my mind and heart to truths beyond what I can see with my eyes.  When I opened Jesus Talked to Me Today, I was interested to find stories about children who encountered angels and Jesus.  [Read more…]

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I love animals.

I love books.

I don’t usually love animal books.

Crazy how that works, huh?

Fetching Sweetness is an exception to that rule.

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Remember when I raved about Julie Cantrell’s book, The Feathered Bone? When I saw her new title, When Mountains Move, as a new release on Book Look, my heart leapt.  She’s one of my newest favorite authors.  I love the title of the book, and the beautiful scripted cover.  Mountains are near and dear to my heart. [Read more…]

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Heading off to school means busy times for families! Here are two items to add to your family’s entertainment library to give the kids something new to enjoy on their free time.  
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How many people in your life have read the entire Bible?  I know very few, and I’m not one of them. It’s not because I don’t enjoy reading it.  Sometimes the Bible seems so overwhelming with thoughts…it’s hard to organize them all in my mind.  That’s why the Color Code Bible is such a great idea!

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If you’ve visited my blog before, you know that I love to try new beauty products. I also love to save money on those splurge-worthy beauty finds! It’s fun to look for Health, Beauty, & Wellness Groupons because I can save both time and money while treating myself to a much needed pampering session. Groupon is one of my go-to sites for activities and products.
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