All posts for the month February, 2020

No Place for That

by Suzanne D. Williams Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him. But if Baal, follow him.” But the people didn’t answer him a word. (1Ki 18:21 CSB) I watched people, Christians, on Twitter argue over an issue in the church and marveled. Have they not […]

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CrossReads Book Spotlight: The REIGN: Out of Tribulation

Send to Kindle CrossReads Book Spotlight The REIGN Out of Tribulation by Jeffrey McClain Jones BOOK ONE: Out of the end of the world as we know it, comes the beginning of the world we dreamed of and prayed for. In a small Iowa town, survivors of unprecedented global war and natural disasters set out […]

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CrossReads Short Takes: Amish Bachelors DON’T Grow Beards: Book 1 & Another Chance – Book 1

Send to Kindle CrossReads Short Takes Amish Bachelors DON’T Grow Beards: Book 1 by Samantha Fisher She thinks he’s married: He’s too much of a coward to admit he lied.     Off the Streets (Another Chance – Book 1) by Janice Cole Hopkins When Gwen McAllister is accosted behind the soup kitchen where she […]

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Book Spotlight: Axel’s Sunshine: Book 1 of the 7 Mafia Brides for 7 Brothers

Book Spotlight New Release Axel’s Sunshine Book 1 of the 7 Mafia Brides for 7 Brothers by Parker J. Cole Axel Woodsman heart is broken by the loss of his mother. Deciding to never give his heart to another woman, he is forced to come to the rescue of a group of women […]

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CrossReads Weekly Devotionals: Everything for a Reason 2/24/2020

Send to Kindle by Ruth O’Neil “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I believe everything happens for a reason. As human beings we only live for the day to […]

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Ten Tips to Turn Your Writing into Clear Communication 2/21/2020

by Carmen Peone I’ve come to realize writing is nothing more than clear communication whether the piece is fiction and non-fiction. While one may offer a form of entertainment, the other explains or persuades. However, to be effective both types of writing must effectively connect reader to story.   My first tip is to think reader first. Mentors like […]

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CrossReads Book Spotlight: NOWHERE TO GO

Send to Kindle CrossReads Book Spotlight NOWHERE TO GO Christian Orphan Preteen Brothers’ Adventure in Holy Spirit living, living Green, & Gardening by R. J. Miller (Jimmy & Me Book 1) “Nowhere to Go” is a “Box Car Children” meets “The Great Brain” novel. A Box Car Kids meets The Great Brain novel. Christian orphan […]

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CrossReads Short Takes: The Amish Wedding Promise & Seeing Jesus

Send to Kindle CrossReads Short Takes The Amish Wedding Promise (Hidden Springs Book 1) by Laura V. Hilton Could this bride’s wedding disaster be a blessing in disguise? Grace Lantz always imagined her wedding day would be a blissfully happy occasion. But after a tornado swept through town, she finds herself relieved that the ceremony […]

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Love One Another – A Valentine’s Day Blessing 2/18/2020

by C.J. Peterson Valentine’s Day sometimes brings heartache to many people. There are those who have lost their one true love over the year, their best friend, or another close family member. We tend to think of Valentine’s Day just being for lovers. I want to challenge that. In John 13:34- 35, Jesus […]

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CrossReads Weekly Devotionals: Gems From Pastor Jim 2/17/2020

Send to Kindle by Jim Hughes Jer. 7:24 “But my people would not listen to me. They kept on doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backwards instead of forward.” We need to think about what the Lord is saying to His people here. Although in this context […]

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