The sermon on the radio in my dad’s car the other day was one of the best I’ve heard in a while. The preacher was talking about living a called-out life as Christians and walking in the change we experienced through Christ. He also commented a few times about how being “seeker-friendly” doesn’t align with the way we’re commanded to live...that no matter how nice, put-together, and welcoming we are, some people just won’t choose to accept the free gift of salvation. It’s nothi

*Warnings* #1 This is a long review, so pull up a chair and grab a bowl of popcorn. You’ll be here awhile. #2 When I read a review, I want substantial information. So I will not skimp on the details. Which may mean some spoilers, so watch out. Stars: 4 Synopsis: William Snopes could have been a barrister with all the prestige due his talents...but he vowed long ago not to represent the upper class he came from. Until an enigmatic woman, an alleged pirate, and a missing Letter

EEEEYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'ALL OH Y'ALL OH Y'ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TODAY IS THE DAY, MY LOVELIES! TODAY I GET TO REVEAL TO YOU THE ABSOLUTELY FANTABULOUS COVER FOR TEEN WRITERS' NOOK'S ANTHOLOGY IMAGINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In typical TWN fashion, I'm going to make you scroll. . . . . . . . . . . . . and scroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and scroll some more . . . . . . . . . . . . and direct you to this post, full of fun Imagine sne

Y’all remember my post about racial disclaimers, don’t you? I talked a lot about being proud of who and what God made you to be...and then I paraphrased a verse in the Bible: There is neither Jew nor Greek. I left off half of that passage, and that’s what I want to begin this post with. There is neither male nor female. There are three different mindsets, so to speak. The first is the wrong one—often called politically correct, modern, or culturally acceptable. The second is

You’re almost guaranteed to disagree. We all have our own opinions, views, ideas, beliefs. The idea of being totally in sync with someone is pretty outlandish, wouldn’t you say? Make no mistake, I have no such illusions. I know that being of one mind in every aspect is basically impossible in this life - and I’m good with that. I disagree with my grandparents on theological views. I disagree with one of my best friends about popular music. I disagree with my sister about her

Before we start, I’m going to actually give you a disclaimer...this post isn’t about legal disclosures. Unfortunately, we really do need those. But I recently (I say recently, but it’s been, like, two months ago now) wrote down my typical warnings for my reviews. You know, that part where I say it’s a long review, get some popcorn, and there may be spoiler. Well, for these two books I was reviewing, I tacked on my “additional warning reserved only for this review.” One of tho

IT'S OFFICIAL! I'm making it possible for anyone to have a "Coming Soon" new release spotlight on my blog! One of the many new services I hope to begin offering authors, new release spotlights, well, spotlight an upcoming book - with everything from the blurb to the purchase links to the author's bio to (if available) giveaway links! Everything that I do for blog tour spotlights or for new releases from my favorite authors! All you (or an author friend) has to do is click her

I promised y'all bookish photos, so I'm giving y'all bookish photos!!! On top of that, I'm doing not one, not two, but THREE tags!!! Beautiful People's Author Edition Linkup/Tag Stolen from Jen @ Living Outside the Lines 1. How many years have you been writing? When did you officially consider yourself a ‘writer’? I first began writing when I was about nine or ten…but I didn’t officially consider myself a writer until I was twelve—when I started on what would later be my firs

It has been a long time since I walked away from a book and said, “Boy, that was fun!” I guess I’ve been reading a lot of subpar fiction and a lot of heavy stuff recently—I don’t know. All I know is that Phantom Thief was indeed fun. Action-packed, suspenseful, wild, and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and that kind of nail-biting, thrilling experience trumps any qualms, if you ask me. I will just throw it out there that there were some typos and errors, but they didn’t detract

This post stemmed from my last “What If,” so I guess you can count it as a second part. Or you can just read it as its own topic. Either way, I kinda have a love miniseries going on. I talked a month or so ago about how we misconstrue the definition of love. We see it and speak of it as something that comes and goes, something flighty and unstable. Something like a feeling. But the Bible makes it perfectly clear what love is in 1st Corinthians 13: “Love is patient and kind; l

Wow. I literally have no words to express my complete and utter shock at it being August already. And not just August, but August in the year 2021. WHERE HAS MY LIFE GONE, PEOPLE? This month means a lot...not only did my lovely website + blog celebrate its one-year anniversary on a few days ago...but I celebrate sixteen years of life on Monday! I’m trying to be excited, but uh, I’m still in shock, so… Anyway, I have a post full of UPDATES and more food/flower pictures!!! (Tho

Well, here it is, folks! The final half of my interview with the infamous Captain Rina Bennet. Boy, howdy, she sure is something! *chuckles ruefully* I think y'all will enjoy this one... If you missed the first half, you can read it here! Also, I just had an idea for a Bible study inspired by Held Captive, and I could use y'all's help! All you have to do is fill out this form here with a little bit of feedback!!! Anyway, y'all enjoy reading this question and answer with Rina!

Today, August 2nd, marks ONE YEAR since my site went live!!!! *throws confetti and chocolate and candy everywhere* I'll be celebrating my first anniversary in the car for a five hour drive to the Gulf Coast, where we'll be vacationing for four days, but y'all are more than welcome to enjoy the festivities...and learn a little more about the start of my website! Originally, I blogged a little bit on Goodreads...back in late 2019 to early 2020...and it wasn't until the summer o