Looking in the Window: Happy New Year!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” (Number 6: 24- 26)

A new year isn’t only about resolutions. We often wrap our wishes, hopes, dreams and goals around a new year. May 2026, bring good into our lives as we seek God’s will and find encouragement to make the most of our days to find peace and happiness in a world that’s often troubled and unkind.

In 2025, for me, one of the year’s happiest moments occurred when I wrapped up my Discipleship Series. All three books are out now.

What Readers Are Saying about the Discipleship Series

From a Top Author Review about Hidden Danger, the first book the Discipleship Series:

It’s a feel-good book that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you with a smile. For readers looking for a book that combines the thrill of mystery with the warmth of a faith-filled romance, Hidden Danger is a highly recommended read.

From Deana at Celebrate Lit Review re: Dangerous Detour, Book 2:

The story takes a turn that gives readers an illustration of God placing you in someone’s path for a reason. The ending is where you will find the beauty of faith, forgiveness and hope…I would love to see this book made into a movie.

From Lesa re: Dangerous Shadows, Book 3.

The romance stays clean while still offering plenty of chemistry and emotional pull, and the spiritual thread feels natural, never preachy, as it grows right out of the characters’ journeys.

All three are available on Amazon. It's only $14.97 for all three, or $4.99 each.

French Toast with a Twist

Nick, the hero in Dangerous Shadows shares his recipe for French Toast

Nick's French Toast (hero from Dangerous Shadows)

Ingredients: Mix two large eggs, 1 tabl. cooking sherry, 1 tabl. vanilla flavoring, dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Dip 3 pieces of bread in mixture. Place in a frying pan coated with a couple tabls.oil and a dab of butter (optional). Fry until bread starts to toast on the bottom, flip and cook the other side until done. Serves three.

Wishing God's blessings on you for a happy, healthy, prosperous year.

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