COTT: One Thursday Morning by T.K. Chapin
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COTT: One Thursday Morning by T.K. Chapin

  Congratulations to T.K. Chapin and his novel One Thursday Morning for taking home this month’s Clash crown! PURCHASE ON Amazon About the book: Running not only for her own life, but that of her unborn baby, Serenah moves across the country to a little town outside of Spokane Washington called Newport. It’s here she’ll…

Kathy Willis: Prosper Where You’re Planted
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Kathy Willis: Prosper Where You’re Planted

Prosper Where You’re Planted by Kathy Carlton Willis We were excited about our brand new home, but not so much with our new sod and landscaping. It struggled to survive the move. Of course, the 100-degree heatwave didn’t help matters. The crux of the problem was transplant shock. Those green leafies were traumatized by being…

Surrendering My Food Addiction by Janet Brown
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Surrendering My Food Addiction by Janet Brown

Surrendering My Food Addiction by Janet Brown The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;…

Book Review: Melody’s Song by Kathleen Friesen
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Book Review: Melody’s Song by Kathleen Friesen

Book Description: “After the tragic death of her husband, timid Melody Jamison moves to the city of Saskatoon, hoping for a peaceful life, an escape from the nightmares that haunt her, and the safety and salvation of her son, Will. However, Will is determined to prove he doesn’t need anyone, and God isn’t even a…

You’re Invited: Praise & Coffee Online Study of Lysa TerKeurst’s Uninvited
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You’re Invited: Praise & Coffee Online Study of Lysa TerKeurst’s Uninvited

The biggest battle I’ve faced in any role I’ve taken on is rejection and isolation. I’ve joked that I’m the misfit toy, the one left in the corner while everyone has fun. I’ve watched even as an adult that I’ve been forgotten, passed over, added on when others said no, and all the other things…

Susan K. Stewart: Writer, Do You Want to Break into the Homeschool Market?
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Susan K. Stewart: Writer, Do You Want to Break into the Homeschool Market?

  At a Christian trade show recently I asked representatives of several publishers about tween novels to review for my homeschool audience. Generally the reaction was “We have this curriculum or this journal.” I was looking for novels, not curriculum. This reinforced that many in the publishing world think homeschoolers only want “teaching” material. They…