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Can you think of novel endings that didn't end well? Were you disappointed? Did you react? And what does "ending well" constitute to you? Or perhaps it was the climax which sent you over the edge. The twist maybe? You didn't buy it? What bugs you the most about novels that don't end well?…
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. . . for what I gained. I was never the A+ student except in certain English and Literature classes. I was the A's and B's kind of girl who didn't have to work too hard to pull those grades. I got my first C in high school, but I can't remember in what…
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God Bless the USA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q65KZIqay4E American soldiers of all ages and kinds: this one’s for you. I honor you and ask the Lord’s blessing upon your lives in the Name of Jesus. I’m grateful that you serve the United States of America and strive to keep us safe. But you also fight…
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Since they have rejected the word of the Lord, what kind of wisdom do they have? . . . From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. "Peace, peace," they say,…
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A young girl wanted to pass out encouraging Bible verses to her classmates at school, but the school principal demanded she immediately stop. In another case, one state demanded a Christian daycare center remove Bible verses from its walls because they could "intimidate" or "frighten" children. These situations are not only ridiculous, they are…
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Back in 2008 David C. Cook published the Christy Award winner Blue Hole Back Home by Joy Jordan-Lake. For some the story, voice, and theme are reminiscent of the classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Blue Hole Back Home takes place in a fictional small town in North Carolina where the local kids spend their…
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***Second mini-rant*** I appreciate authors. So much. Authors have given me hours and hours of reading pleasure. That "pleasure" often resulted in tears and sorrow, mirth and laughter, fear and tension, or sighs and heartthrobs. Novels are king – and queen! They tackle it all. A few come off profound. A few stick around…
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***Okay. Mini-rant coming. If you're easily offended, best leave. You've been warned.*** Some published authors often struggle with pride. Only they don't see it. First novel releases and boom! They're now in the elitist crowd – recognized by agents, publishers, insiders, other authors. They've "made it". And they have. Kudos to each one of…
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One of my favorites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRqj61J-J8s&feature=related Father, I honor you. Jesus, I love you. Holy Spirit, help me to listen. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
