I've Been in the Wrong Camp

A big welcome to our friend and supporter, Brandi, from over at Faith2Shine.  Brandi's faith and insight are only two of the many reasons we wanted her to read Stronghold before the general public...and we were blessed to hear she'd be blogging…
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Behind The Book {Stronghold}

There is a journey behind every book, and a story behind every journey. I had a few people ask some fun questions, and so thought I would answer them today. Question #1: How does it feel to be writing a book? Answer: Sort of like standing naked…

I Was Never Alone

“Mom, are you still awake?” Those were the softly spoken words released from the my bedroom doorframe. Of course I would say yes. These are the nights a mom lives for. It’s that moment you’re called up from obscurity and allowed into the…

Teaser #2 - Another Peek Into Stronghold

The counterfeit stronghold has the power to destroy a believer’s walk through deception. Paul makes it clear that we must wage a spiritual war against this fortress, not a physical one. For a time is coming when people will no longer listen…

What? It's All Over?

Have we really found ourselves at the end of our twelfth month of the year? The thought leaves my head spinning! Or maybe that's just the eggnog withdraw! Over the past few weeks I have caught myself focused on all the all the things I didn't…

The Season of Miracles

O Come, O Come Emmanuel . . . The ancient prophets spoke of His coming and for centuries the faithful could be found awaiting His arrival. What the Heavenly Father promised would happen – the Messiah would come - but not without a fierce struggle. Other…

Our Christmas Wish To You!

Beth, Sophia, Donna, Kate, and Stephanie A Few Christmas Wishes From The Team... My Christmas wish for you would be that you wouldn't gain too much weight over the holiday season and whatever you gain would melt away on January first! :)…

Four Easy Steps To The Perfect Holiday Outfit {Guest Blog}

{Oh my friends, I am so excited to introduce our guest blogger! And just in time for all of those Christmas parties! I invited this little gem into my house for a couple hours, and by the time she left I felt like a movie star! She rummaged…

When Shame is Shattered By Love

I’d really like to have coffee with Simon Peter. The “Rock” was Jesus’ best friend and a prominent leader among the disciples. He walked on water with the One who split all of time in half. This man knew the Messiah, knew His favorite…

Giving Up The Grudge

My thought process regarding forgiveness used to go something like this:  If someone did something that hurt me, and I got angry, I believed there was a designated amount of time I should harbor the anger and withhold forgiveness.  Then, when…