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Donna B. is the book winner of Shadows:Book of Aleth, Part 1 by randon number generator. Thanks to all of you who entered. Michael’s writing really does transport you to another world and time. I can feel the snow falling and the wind whipping.
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I saw a necklace that had the impression of a fingerprint when I was browsing the other night. I fell in love. A silver pendant with the fingerprint of your child. What could be more precious? It got me to thinking. God made each one of us unique, no matter how many people are born […]
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I’m pleased to introduce you to pastor and author Michael Duncan. I met Michael on-line, then I discovered we lived in adjoining tiny mountain town of Washington state. I’m excited to share his debut novel with you. Here’s Michael’s article, A Quest for Truth. Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline […]
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Have you ever wished God would pick up the telephone and tell you where and what you should do? Recently, I had several conversations with people stating they wished they knew what direction God wanted them to take. God talks to us all the time. But I realized we don’t always hear Him or recognize […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Dessert , Recipes
Are you ready for the best ever Christmas cookie? This cookie melts on your tongue and I swear it whispers Jingle Bells while it does. I consider these cookies my signature Christmas cookie. I bake them at least twice throughout Christmas and well into the year afterwards as well. I’m a fan of any cookie […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Crafts , Homestead-Life
Crocheted beanie hats with flowers on the side are very fashionable right now. They’re gracing the heads of infants on up to teens and adults. If you have the basic crochet stitches down and possess a pioneer spirit of I can make it myself, then you can make one of these darlings in an evening. […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Frugal Living , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle
Do you ever find yourself short on time and money during the Christmas season? Living over forty miles from the closest mall and stop light, time is the one thing I find myself short on. I can’t just run to the store for a forgotten gift, unless I can find three hours to spare. Here’s […]
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I’m thrilled to share with you a post by New York Times Bestselling author Erica Vetsch on Christmas Traditions and give you a chance to win a copy of her book, A Log Cabin Christmas Collection, featuring short stories by herself and authors Wanda E. Brunstetter, Margaret Brownley, Kelly Eileen Hake, Jane Kirkpatrick, Liz Johnson, Liz Tolsma, Michelle […]
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Are you ever overwhelmed walking down the cleaning supply aisle? There are tons of products on the market, all claiming to do the best job of keeping your house clean. Back in the day, there weren’t foams, sprays, or gels to choose from. Good old-fashioned elbow grease and water were the two products on hand […]
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