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Do Dandelion Wishes Always Come True?

Do Dandelion Wishes Always Come True?

  Blowing on Dandelions, by Miralee Ferrell   Katherine Galloway knew this moment of calm wouldn’t last, blown away like the dandelion seeds she scattered as a girl. In 1880, three years after her husband’s death, she struggles to run an Oregon boardinghouse and raise two girls alone. Things don’t get easier when her critical, domineering mother moves in. Katherine must make the situation work, but standing up for herself and her family while honoring her mother isn’t easy. And…

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A Scam a Day Will Take Your Money Away

A Scam a Day Will Take Your Money Away

Gorgeous, isn’t she? This is our 51′ sailboat that we’ve had listed on a few internet boat sites and apparently it was the perfect lure for a scammer. We received an inquiry with a few specific questions, then the man, “David”, said he was interested in buying our boat, but he wouldn’t be able to come see it for a few weeks. He said he’d like to send us a check and have us hold it for him. Several emails…

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Kim Vogel Sawyer–A VERY Talented Author!

Kim Vogel Sawyer–A VERY Talented Author!

From Bethany House Publishers  CBD 2009 Bestseller; CBA Bestselling Author Kim Vogel Sawyer FIELDS OF GRACE —  To protect their oldest son from forced military involvement, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt make the difficultdecision to leave their Mennonite village of Gnadenfeld on the grassy plains of Russia and settle in America, the land of freedoms. Reinhardt and his foster brother Eli Bornholdt, who agreed to accompany the family, harbor wonderful dreams of establishing farms in the newly-established state of Kansas, stirring Lillian’s excitement for…

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The Buzzard, the Bat, and the Bumblebee

The Buzzard, the Bat, and the Bumblebee

This is not original to me, and I’m sure many of you have seen it various places on the internet or in an email forward, but it’s so true, and was so applicable for me today, that I had to share it…in CASE you haven’t seen it. THE BUZZARD  If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, The bird, in spite of its ability to fly,…

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Who Can You Trust?

Who Can You Trust?

I’ve been thinking about this lately–who can I really trust? Not because I’ve been betrayed recently, but I want to use wisdom in where I trust my heart. No, I’m not looking for romance, as I’m happily married, and I do trust my husband. I also trust my mother, my kids and a few close friends. That’s not what I’m talking about here. When trouble hits and you want to talk to someone, but it’s sensitive and maybe even hurtful,…

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Do Not Be Afraid–The Lord Will Fight For You!

Do Not Be Afraid–The Lord Will Fight For You!

By Kathi Macias    Communicating the vision… (Hab.2:2) www.kathimacias.com And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see thesalvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13-14, NKJV). At last, after years of enslavement and degradation, the Israelite’s had escaped from Egypt! Not only had they escaped, but…

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Mothers VS Daughters–A Deep Hurt

Mothers VS Daughters–A Deep Hurt

Have you experienced pain in your relationship with your mother–or daughter?  My upcoming novel, Blowing on Dandelions is a historical romance, but it’s so much more. It’s a deep look into the life of two women–a mother and her grown daughter–who love one another, but don’t know how to show it, or how to relate to each other. There’s a story behind why I wrote this book. Blowing on Dandelions is a book driven by emotion, centering on the pain and joy of…

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The Next Big Thing!

The Next Big Thing!

Just for fun, a bunch of authors are answering questions about our latest WIPs (works-in-progress), and here are my quick quips. Be sure to click the links at the bottom to keep hopping on to see what’s next! What is the working title of your book? My next book releases June 1 and the title is Blowing on Dandelions Where did the idea come from for the book?   Through praying for and ministering to so many women who have…

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A List of the Participating Authors for Write Now Relief

A List of the Participating Authors for Write Now Relief

How do I donate to Samaritans Purse? You can head to the Samaritan’s Purse webpage on Hurricane Sandy http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/hurricane_sandy/ and click on the GIVE link imbedded on the page. Whether you are the highest bidder or not, do consider donating to this effort. AND NOW THE PARTICIPATING AUTHORS! Choose the author who suits you best, head to their hosting blog and find the post on WRITE NOW RELIEF. Place your bid in the comments section of that blog, starting Friday, Nov 8. Check…

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Bid NOW on a Critique to Help Sandy Victims!

Bid NOW on a Critique to Help Sandy Victims!

Want to get an awesome critique for your own writing, no matter what level you’re at–or maybe you’ve been wanting to help the victims of the storm on the east coast but haven’t known how to do it? A number of multi-published Christian authors are donating their critique expertise to help you accomplish both. You can see the details here:  http://www.facebook.com/events/388020704611404/   Along with the list of authors taking part and their blog addresses. I’m taking part, so I’ll give you…

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