Small-Town Christian Romance Author Julie Arduini
Weaving faith, family, and chocolate in stories that feel like home
To be honest, I didn’t expect a football-themed church service to stir up so much reflection. But when the pastor said, “Our team jersey speaks of our allegiance,” I felt it — in my Buffalo Bills loyalty, in my anxious heart, and in the quiet hope I’m choosing anyway. I thoght I’d invite you to…
A Change of Heartby Diana Leagh Matthews “Hurt people hurt people.” The old adage is so true. Years ago, I shared my thoughts on a movie adaptation of my favorite book, but instead of thinking about what I said, I spoke unfiltered and with venom, damaging the friendship. My anger wasn’t toward anyone in particular…
This was what I posted on Facebook: “It was a year ago that we nearly lost mom. It all happened so fast. We had to force her to go to the ER, and even then she told registration she was there because she was a little dehydrated. The truth was she was hours away from…
Before I share my proverbial heart on my sleeve, I have to ask—have you finished the Christmas Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt? There are 26 of us participating, and the prizes total over $500 in Amazon gift cards. You do NOT want to miss out. CLICK HERE to START. You only need to watch the news…
: Trial by Patience Danny Solomon owns and operates Break Away Acres, an equine therapy center for abused kids and teens. Phoenix Nichols is his new trail guide, but her history and her pain put her in need of Danny’s help. After years of abuse, both Danny and Phoenix struggle to find their place. While…
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1 Shame is an assault on the core of who we are. It assassinates our character, minimizes our worth, and dashes our hope. Like Adam and Eve, we often hide shame, but hiding never heals it. Left unattended, shame can develop…