Christian Women's Lifestyle Blog

by Sarah Monzon I don’t know about you, but I have a deep and abiding love for libraries. I enjoyed library time as a kid at school, getting the chance to look through books and being in a nice, quiet environment was a highlight in my scholastic week. But my appreciation for libraries and librarians (especially children’s librarians!) soared to new heights when I became a mom and had little ones of my own. It’s been a few years, but I still remember the exhaustion that come

by Lynette Eason When readers open one of my suspense novels, they expect danger, high stakes, and characters pushed to their limits. Twilight Tactics delivers all of that. But beneath the action, this story grew from convictions and experiences that have shaped both my life and my writing. I always enjoy sharing the story behind the story, so here’s a glimpse into how this novel came to be. Twilight Tactics takes place at Broken Chains Ranch, a trauma recovery facility

by Elizabeth Laing Thompson I crossed the finish line, legs burning, lungs heaving, and found my dad in the crowd. He held up eight fingers with a sad smile, and my heart sank. I’d finished eighth out of all the girls on my cross-country team. One spot shy of top seven. One spot shy of a place on the postseason roster. My season was over. At home that night, I wrestled with my body’s limits—and my heart. While I knew God empathized with my disappointment and grief, I also