His Best I was fifteen. Much too old to believe in Santa Claus. Besides, I didn’t need him. I had my own godmother; no, not a fairy godmother, but close enough. My godmother, Lillian Holmes, known to me and fifty-some foster children as Mama Lil, loved me like I was her own daughter. I…
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Thanksgiving 2013: Perspective and Abundance
Thanksgiving speaks so many things to me. Pumpkin pie. Turkey. Thanksgiving parade. Family. Time passing on traditions in the kitchen. No matter where we are, Ohio or New York, just the four of us or extended family, I always try to take extra time to reflect on our blessings. The word God gave me for…
Giving Thanks by Teresa Pollard
Giving Thanks Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:4b-5 NASB All my life, Thanksgiving has been one of the most joyous occasions I can remember. When I was young, we would spend it at Grandma’s house with all my aunts…
Today, I’m Thankful by Carole Brown
Today, I’m Thankful Nearly two years ago, I made a decision. Every Monday on my blog (http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/) I would post a few things I’m thankful for. In spite of the fact it’s a favorite post by readers, some might ask: do you ever run out of items to list? The answer is no. Not…
Book Review: A Marriage in Middlebury by Anita Higman
I thought that choosing my favorite reviewed book for 2013 was going to be easy. Well, I wasn’t too far into Anita Higman’s A Marriage in Middlebury when I realized the contest I have for author bragging rights (if they wanted to brag, that is) isn’t over. It’s going to be close, and I know…
COTT: Stone of Destiny by Mary Ball Wins Clash
A hearty congratulations to Mary Ball, author of Stone of Destiny! And a special thank-you to these authors for entering their great new releases: Bonnie Doran, author of Dark Biology Laura V. Hilton, author of Awakened Love Maddy Lederman, author of Edna in the Desert Julie Cantrell, author of When Mountains Move About Stone of…