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Embracing Cozy Mystery Season: ‘Murder in Autumn’ Book Review

Fall is the perfect season to curl up with a cozy mystery! Introduction: Hello, Friends! Happy Pumpkin Season! I absolutely love fall. I adore pumpkin flavoured EVERYTHING-- pumpkin coffee, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie! I love how the intense heat of summer is slowly giving way to cool breezes in the morning and the way I… Continue reading Embracing Cozy Mystery Season: ‘Murder in Autumn’ Book Review

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Ten Fun Facts About Easter and United Methodism

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! With Easter Sunday quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to share some interesting facts about this special holiday and its connection to the United Methodist Church. Here are five fun facts you may not know: Easter is a “holiday” which comes from the words “Holy Day.”… Continue reading Ten Fun Facts About Easter and United Methodism

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10 Bible Verses on Forgiveness and Repentance for Your Lenten Journey

Personally, I'm dying for some chocolate (I gave up chocolate for Lent) and I am eagerly looking forward to the festivities of Easter. I have found it helpful to meditate on the following Bible verses during my Lenten journey

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My Top 12 Favorite Books of 2022

I love to read. This year I read 90 books from a variety of genres, including memoir, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and theology. Lots of them were great, but these were some of my favorites that I highly recommend. What was the best  book  you read this year

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Connecting to God Through Christ’s Mother: Our Lady Saint Mary by Rev. J.G.H. Barry, D.D

 Even if you do not agree with all the assertions that Rev. Barry makes in this piece, I hope that it will give you some interesting food for thought in your own ministry setting this Advent. The section on the sacramental theology of baptism as viewed through a Marian lens is particularly interesting.   

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Girl with the Flaming Hair a traditional regency romance by Natalie Kleinman

The Girl with the Flaming Hair by Natalie Kleinman is a regency romance that is full of twists and turns! My Review My name is Rebecca and I love books. Regency romances are one of my favorite guilty pleasures. That is why I was pleased to accept a free copy of The Girl With the… Continue reading Book Review and Blog Tour: The Girl with the Flaming Hair a traditional regency romance by Natalie Kleinman

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Book Birthday Spotlight: Solo by Aaron Hodges

The bad times won't last forever, and for more than five years, Aaron Hodges has journeyed the globe alone, visiting everywhere from Istanbul to Argentina. Honest and insightful, SOLO is packed with his personal travel tips and humorous stories. Learn about the ups and downs, the triumphs and the pitfalls of venturing off the beaten path. Follow his guidelines for exploring the world alone and be inspired to take the trip you’ve always dreamed of.