January is Thyroid Awareness month and I didn’t want it to go by without sharing how such a tiny gland has such a big impact on our family. According to nahypothyroidism.org, there are 300 symptoms associated with a thyroid dysfunction. The most common are: Cold hands/feet (hypothyroidism) Dry skin (hypothyroidism) Unexplained weight gain (hypothyroidism) Unexplained…
Yesterday I shared over at Christians Read that years ago I struggled with what I knew was a call on my life. It’s not only come to pass, it’s more specific. I gave advice on how to avoid taking over and failing because we are not equipped. What I didn’t say is how hard I’m struggling….
Blue Columbine, book one in the Grace Revealing series by Jennifer Rodewald Welcome, readers! This week we’re going behind the scenes of Jennifer Rodewald’s new book, Blue Columbine!! Find out why her hero, Andrew Harris, drew such a reaction, and why this “non-heroic” hero makes the perfect star of this beautiful contemporary romance. The…
Each week I utilize a video function on my right sidebar to highlight book trailers. I try to use American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and/or Christian authors. This week the video is from Bethany House, Stranded by Dani Pettrey. Book 3, Alaskan Courage From the Back Cover When Her Friend Goes Missing, Every Minute Counts Darcy…
God’s Grace in Our Grumbling On January 1, 2013, I started a writing challenge my husband suggested for the new year. He said, “Janetta, Day 1, you’ll write 365 words. Day 2, 364 words. And so on. Then on December thirty-one, you’ll only have to type one word.” He’s my brainstorming buddy, but this idea…
Chances are these statistics don’t surprise you. Multiple research studies have shown that spiritual focus often weakens among teenagers as they head into the attention-dividing realm of young adulthood. Up to 66 percent of them leave church altogether. The Apologetics Study Bible for Students HCSB works against that trend by helping anchor younger Christians in the…
