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Book Review of MY NAME IS RIVER by Wendy Dunham & a Giveaway
by Sally Matheny Today, I’m posting a book review of My Name is River, authored by Wendy Dunham, and we have a special giveaway! If fictional worlds merged, I bet twelve-year-old, River Starling, the main character in My Name is River would be best friends with Opal, the ten-year-old main character in Because of Winn Dixie. Both girls are similar in spunk and curiosity. However, author, Wendy Dunham, presents River with the “class dork” for a friend. Since River is running low on camaraderie, and she’s been assigned a class project with him anyway, River decides to give William a chance. Besides, her Gram always says, “If you judge…
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The National D-Day Memorial: Clearly a Worthwhile Journey
by Sally Matheny A Foggy Beginning The fog on June 5 of our family vacation, reminded me of another foggy June 5. Our trip to Virginia, in the summer of 2015, began on a sunny note, but quickly immersed under thick clouds and drizzling rain. The dreary weather lounged with us almost every day in the Shenandoah Valley. The morning of our departure, June 5, the dense fog finally rose just enough to scout over the trees. The rain ceased. Wanting to squeeze in one more activity before checking out, we raced to the chairlift located on the property. By the time we reached the summit, the weather changed. A…
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Memorial Day: Respect and Remember
by Sally Matheny Memorial Day is a time to respect and remember those who served and died for our country. They defended our right to worship freely and our right to speak publicly. They carried arms in hopes that we would not have to; but also, they protected our right to bear arms if so choose. Even though most of them did not know us, they helped to shield us from evil. They fought with all their might for liberty even though it cost them their own. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 Our fallen heroes would want…
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Wedding Day Security Checklist: The Bride’s Armor
A wedding day security checklist with the bride's armor in mind. Symbolic and scripture-infused devotion for brides.
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The Bible Explorer’s Guide Book Review
A book review of Nancy I. Sanders' nonficition book, The Bible Explorer's Guide.
