Mary Hamilton
BETRAYED By Lillian Duncan About the Book Witness Protection Program claims they can keep anyone safe if only they follow the rules so Maria follows the rules–every rule. She’s given up everything–her friends, her family, her past, even her name to ensure her daughter has a future. Reborn as Veronica Minor in the sleepy little …
Not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God so clothes the grass of the field which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not also clothe you–O you of little faith? But …
by Mary Hamilton Did you know that if you lost your eyesight as a child and didn’t recover it until you were an adult, you probably wouldn’t be able to recognize people, even after repeated exposure? And something as simple as stepping up onto a curb would be difficult because you wouldn’t comprehend depth. Your …
by Mary Hamilton Do certain songs bring tears to your eyes every time you hear them? I rarely make it through the Star Spangled Banner without choking up. How Great Thou Art gets me every time, too. I’m not generally an emotional person, so it’s kind of embarrassing when it happens at church where I’m …
My guest this week is Carole Towriss. Carole grew up in beautiful San Diego, California. Now she and her husband live just north of Washington, DC. In between making tacos and telling her four children to pick up their shoes for the third time, she reads, writes, watches chick flicks and waits for summertime to return …
My guest this week is my good friend Joanne Sher. I met her at Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference last year. When she mentioned this date was her spiritual birthday, I knew she needed to be my guest today! I think you’ll enjoy her story of how she came to faith in Jesus Christ. …
This week, my guest Faith-filled guest is my dear friend Jennifer Slattery. We met at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference last year and Jennifer is an inspiration to me. I think you’ll see why when you read about her journey to faith. Jennifer Slattery writes Missional Romance for New Hope Publishers, a publishing …
Welcome to Marji Laine, co-author of A Dozen Apologies. Marji’s story of coming to faith excites me because of it happened at a youth camp. Tell us your story, Marji. I became a Christian at age eleven, during a week of youth camp the summer after my 6th grade year. I’d been brought up in …
This piece was first published on May 9, 2013 as a Mother’s Day tribute to my mom. Last weekend, Mother went home to be with the Lord. She was 93, and though we suspected the end was near, none of my siblings nor I expected her to leave us as quickly as she did. Even …
Recently, my husband told me of an attempted break-in at a co-worker’s home. The co-worker’s wife was up early, way before dawn, when she heard a curious scratching sound. She went to investigate and discovered someone trying to break into the house. Fortunately, she managed to scare them away (there were actually two people involved), …
Deadly SecretBy Sharon A Lavy About the Book The covering on Evalena Davidson’s head invites all kinds of confidences and sharing, a blessing on Denton Community Hospital’s oncology ward. But people expect her to be perfect, which makes living up to the promise of her Old German Baptist uniform a challenge. Pete Neper, head of …
Today, I hope you’ll take a peek at Laura Jackson’s blog and comment to win a copy of her debut YA novel, Worth the Wait. Since it releases in February 2014, Laura is also throwing in a Starbucks gift card and some MaryKay lotion. After you leave a comment, be sure to click on …
As mentioned last week, the authors at HopeSprings Books are celebrating Advent with some mini-giveaways. Today, I’ll be giving away a copy of my tween novel, Hear No Evil. And just in case you’re thinking you don’t have any use for a tween novel, I’ve had several adults tell me the story pulled them in …
You’re Strong Enough By Kassi L. Pontious About the Book You’re Strong Enough takes readers on a quest to discover who they are, why they are here, where they came from, and what their ultimate goal is. Christian writer, Kassi Pontious, shares personal experiences aimed at teaching young people that each of us is strong …
Today, Elizabeth Perry Maddrey is sharing a short Christmas story starring Matt and Laura, characters from her new book Joint Venture (just released!!). Visit her blog and comment for a chance to win a prize. And be sure to click on the Rafflecopter link for a chance to win the grand prize–a Kindle! Just in …
This Advent season, the HopeSprings Books authors cordially invite you to celebrate along with us – and as it’s the season of giving as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, there will be lots of fun giveaways for you! Since HopeSprings is a small press who will celebrate their first …
This Advent season, the HopeSprings Books authors cordially invite you to celebrate along with us – and as it’s the season of giving as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, there will be lots of fun giveaways for you! Since HopeSprings is a small press who will celebrate their first …
Here in Texas, we joke about how quickly the weather changes. Last week, we literally had the AC on one day and heat the next. We’ve been known to enjoy all four seasons, usually in the same week. So I shouldn’t have been surprised when I went out to get the paper on Tuesday and …
Here in Texas, we joke about how quickly the weather changes. Last week, we literally had the AC on one day and heat the next. We’ve been known to enjoy all four seasons, usually in the same week. So I shouldn’t have been surprised when I went out to get the paper on Tuesday and …
It’s been a long time since I’ve read poetry. In my teenage years, several poets spoke to my coming-of-age doubts and fears, or my romantic view of the way life should be. But apparently, I left poetry about the same time I left college. And after so many years away from it, my brain forgot …
It’s been a long time since I’ve read poetry. In my teenage years, several poets spoke to my coming-of-age doubts and fears, or my romantic view of the way life should be. But apparently, I left poetry about the same time I left college. And after so many years away from it, my brain forgot …
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Get 5 FREE eBooks – 2 Days Only 10/17/13 and 10/18/13 PLUS enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Why 21 Days? It’s a commonly known fact that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. You may spend 21 days trying to form a good exercise routine or kick a bad …
