COTT: Ryan’s Father by June Foster Wins Clash

Ryan’s Father is this month’s champion at Clash of the Titles. Author June Foster is known for tackling complicated issues, and according to her fans, Ryan’s Father fits the bill. Enjoy this minipreview of a novel that tackles one of today’s hottest issues.   About the Book: The rippling influence of Ryan Reid’s immoral mother…

Sabbath Sunday: Blazing Love

It’s my pleasure each Sunday to share my own nature picture and share a thought or two about God’s love for you. I couldn’t believe this sunset in the dead of winter. Brilliant. Warm. Blazing. Passionate. When I’m feeling: Cold Numb Frozen Guess what? God’s love blazes just as hot for us when we’re cold.…

Saturday Confession: When the Well is Empty

Winter in northeast has been relentless. The area is known for consistent cloud cover, and that can be trying. Add snow, ice layers, and many, many, MANY days with windchills below zero, and it’s hard to stay positive. Then there are the day-to-day issues. The increased role I have embedded as mom: taxi driver. Laundry.…

Book Review: Lily by B.J. Bassett

Book Description California, 1900—Nestled in the foothills of the northern California coast, the town of Laurel Springs is home to high-spirited Lily Blair, the daughter of Rev. William Blair. Lily delights in being spoiled by her grandmother and father, and even though she lost her mother to childbirth, she glories in life itself and continuously…