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Free Cover Art Contest Ends March 16

Attention, Science Fiction Artists! I’m holding a cover art contest for Welcome, Earthborn Brother, my science-fiction novel for young readers. I plan to run a crowd funding campaign through Indiegogo.com to help raise the money to cover the costs of … Continue reading

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Free Science Fiction Cover Art Contest

Attention, Science Fiction Artists! I’m holding a cover art contest for Welcome, Earthborn Brother, my science-fiction novel for young readers. I plan to run a crowd funding campaign through Indiegogo.com to help raise the money to cover the costs of … Continue reading

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The Body Image Blues

It was New Year’s Eve, and I was feeling sorry for myself. Instead of counting my blessings, I wallowed in discontentment, triggered by the unsettling time capsule I’d uncovered. Continue reading

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Agent Karen Ball Speaks at One-Day Writers Conference

Christian Writers of the West will be hosting a one day mini conference with acclaimed literary agent Karen Ball. The conference will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 9:30am-3:00pm at Camelback Church of Christ in Phoenix, Arizona. Karen … Continue reading

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Come Meet Agent Karen Ball

Christian Writers of the West will be hosting a one day mini conference with acclaimed literary agent Karen Ball. The conference will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 9:30am-3:00pm at Camelback Church of Christ in Phoenix, Arizona. Karen … Continue reading

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Joy

“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the … Continue reading

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Faith

After the angel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist, she goes immediately to the hill country of Judah to visit her. As soon as Mary’s greeting reaches her ears, Elizabeth’s baby leaps in her … Continue reading

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Courage

Mary must have been a very courageous young woman. She had to know that embracing God’s plan for her life would involve terrible risks. She risked the loss of her reputation, the rejection of her friends and family. She very … Continue reading

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Humble Obedience

This year, I wanted to share some meditations on Mary’s character that I wrote a few years ago at Christmas. Here is the first in the series: During this Advent season, I have spent a lot of time thinking about … Continue reading

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Christmas Disappointments

What if Christmas isn’t the “most wonderful time of the year” for you? Continue reading

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