Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Today, I’m starting a 12 Days of Christmas special series. For the next 12 days, I will share with you Christian authors and their Christmas books. But, Christmas is over you say. Did you know that the 12 Days of Christmas actually runs from Christmas day until January 5th or December 26th until Epiphany on January 6th (depending on who […]
Read moreIt’s an honor to welcome author Jodie Wolfe as she shares with us today. She’s also taking over our Christmas FB group for the day and we’d love to have you join us there as well. Tell us about your latest release. Here’s the back cover blurb: Enoch Valentine has given up finding peace for his past mistakes. He throws […]
Read moreIt’s a pleasure to host Becky Van Vleet as she shares a Christmas memory and how it inspired her creativity. She’s also hosting the day over on my Facebook page: Leagh’s Little Bit of Christmas. We’d love to have you join us. What kind of Christmas tree topper will you use this year? The tree topper that appears at the […]
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The powerful force to change you from a transaction life to a transformed life is gratitude. It is seen as a virtue and a way to express appreciation for the blessings of God. It is the practice of recognizing and appreciating the big and small good things we possess in our lives. Zig Ziglar, iconic American author, and motivational speaker […]
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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” -Hebrews 11:1 How many of us have faced some form of a personal “mountain” to climb? Was it something we could physically see, or did it loom ahead of us like an early morning fog? When writing my first novel, A Promise for […]
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Our lives right now are filled with many distractions that take up so much time in the day. The pandemic has really turned so many aspects of our lives inside out. Daily life was already difficult but now we are required to take our masks with us everywhere and make the choice to get vaccinated. Whether it be work, school, […]
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With Eyes of Faith By Carin LeRoy Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God, (Hebrews 12:2 ESV). Did you know the words “believe” and “faith” are used over 4,000 times […]
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It is my pleasure to welcome Susan K. Beatty. She shares about her new book, her daughters fight against cancer, and how it inspired her series. I know she will be a blessing to you today. Leagh Among the most terrifying words today are: You have cancer. When our thirty-one-year-old daughter told us, “I have breast cancer,” shock dropped us […]
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It is my privilege to welcome my friend Gina Stinson to join us today. She has a very timely message for us. Please give her a warm welcome. Leagh When We’ve Lost Our Way by Gina Stinson Sometimes we don’t know we need help. Sometimes we are lost and we aren’t even aware we’ve lost our way. Sometimes we find […]
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Do you ever feel like things can’t possibly get any worse, and then they do? 2020 has felt that way to me. It’s been full of sickness, isolation, injustice, division, and deep pain for so many people. On top of all the global and national crises, a tornado ripped through my home city of Nashville— just weeks before the pandemic […]
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I abruptly opened my eyes to the blaring sound of my alarm. As the blurriness began to subside, I slowly sat up and peered toward the window directly in front of me, it was a grey and overcast Chicago day in April but it was an exciting day nonetheless. My mom was asked to be a part of the show […]
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Mom loved to read. As a child, she hid a flashlight under the covers. This subterfuge failed to fool Mama. She walked into the room and said, “It’s time to go to bed.”Mom collected many books that she planned to read when she retired. When Mom’s Papa died, Mama moved in with her. That left little time for reading.Before Mom […]
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“I wonder where heaven is,” Dad sighed. Then after a brief pause, “What do you think it’s like?” Dad and I sat on his patio in the cool of the morning, watching the birds as we sipped our coffee. My Bible lay in my lap. I had just read to Dad about the eternal life we have in Jesus (1 […]
Read more Like many siblings, my brother Gary and I fought a lot growing up. Nothing too serious, mostly squabbles over things like who crossed the imaginary line down the middle of the backseat of the car. Looking back, I realize most of the fighting may have been my fault. I was pretty bossy. However, I do remember one time during our […]
Read more Our great God never wastes anything. No struggle is fruitless. No pain futile. No challenge in vain. God can work in and through every situation He allows into our lives – even the worst of circumstances – to bring about our good and His glory. My caregiving journey was still fairly new when I realized God wanted to use the […]
Read more My mother was witty, fun, and smart. She danced in the kitchen, talked her way out of every traffic ticket, and ran her own business. She read constantly, created intricate cross-stitched pieces, and could quote baseball statistics like a pro. She loved Jesus and adored my dad. Mom may still be living, but years ago, dementia took the person she […]
Read moreWhen my husband and I were young parents, our church friends had an ongoing joke that reflected the challenge of raising little humans. We designated that carefree time of life before the arrival of the first offspring as “BC” – before children. Before children we enjoyed spontaneous outings, a little extra spending money, and a good night’s sleep. But after […]
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4 Simple Acts To Boost Your Mental Health by Jennifer Scott As someone who has always suffered from depression, it wasn’t until I hit my 30s when the light bulb went off and I realized that I actually, can have more control over my mental health. While it seems obvious, everyone has a different approach to managing their depression. I […]
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Jennifer Scott joins us today to share tips on how to deal with anxiety. Welcome, Jennifer! Minimize Anxiety and Start the New Year on a Positive Note by Jennifer Scott A new year is upon us and we can say goodbye to this past year with all of its highs and lows. The stress of starting a new year […]
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This beautiful poem was written by my friend, Barbara Sybil. She reminds us to keep the Spirit of Christmas around the year. Thank you for sharing with us, Barbara! The Twelve Months of Christmas by Barbara Sybil With Christmas being celebrated in December, I am reminded of Christ’s birth, and that He was born to save the world. When […]
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