Peering Through Life's Window

JUNE FOSTER TALKS ABOUT HER NEW BOOK, GIVE US THIS DAY. SHE ALSO SHARES A BIBLE VERSE AND A YUMMY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO OVERDO THE SUGAR. I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS RECIPE! ABOUT JUNE'S BOOK Jess Colton can earn a PHD in computer science but can’t manage his own life. Raised by a doting mother and controlling father, Jess battles against his addictive nature. When Jesus comes into his life, he trades one addiction for another—food for alcohol. His doctor warns him of his poor health as his weight soared past 300 pounds. Jess is baffled when the beautiful Holly Harrison comes into his life and declares her affection for him. What could she possibly see in him?  Holly Harrison has a past. But it catches up with her when she loses her leg and her unborn baby in one night as a result of a motorcycle accident. At this low point in her life, she finds strength through God and a relationship with Jesus Christ while she works as a dental ...

I searched for a fair way to pick the winner and decided to put all the names on pieces of paper, toss them in the air and choose the one that landed closest to me. CONGRATULATIONS FAITH, HOPE AND CHERRY TEA!

Deborah will give away a copy of Death in Dahlonega. To enter to win leave a comment and your email address. DEBORAH’S WRITING JOURNEY Gail, first let me thank you for having me as a guest on your blog. I like that you are doing something different. Now I just have to think of what I’m going to write. I guess I should start at the beginning. I’ve always loved to read. I think I came out of the womb reading. I remember going to the library at school and how I loved to look and smell – yes that is smell- the books.      When I got a little older and started going to the big library downtown I thought I’d died and going to book heaven. I think I read every mystery they had. My love of books has not diminished over time. When I was about eleven or twelve, I remember thinking ‘oh I can write a book’ I did write about three or four pages, but never finished. I’ve learned it’s a little harder than it looks. LOL      Although I continued my reading in...

CONGRATULATIONS LAUREAN BROOKS!

Peggy will give away a gift certificate for an e-book that can be read on Kindle or Nook. To enter to win leave a comment and your email address. First, tell us a little about yourself. My online profile reads: I am a called-to-serve writer; born again Child of The King; wife, mother, grandmother; foster-mom to a family of spoiled—but beautiful—Lynx Point Siamese cats. But that really doesn’t define me these days, and I need to update it. Somewhere in there I need to include “Published Author” Need to work on that. Congratulations on all counts. Many authors also like to read. Were you an avid reader as a child? If so, what did you read? I devoured every book I could get my hands on. As a sufferer of childhood asthma, I spent many lonely days bed-ridden or on restricted activity. My teachers soon learned of my voracious reading appetite, so, along with my homework (brought home to me by my sister) my teachers started sending me books from the school library. I was reading at ei...

Jennifer Slattery and her daughter, Ashley Do you ever catch yourself saying something, then clamp your mouth shut with the realization you’ve become your mother? Or maybe you’ve glanced behind you to see your child rolling their eyes…just like you…at something that normally gets you annoyed. It’s rather sobering how pervasive a parent’s reach is. I find it quite humbling. And challenging. Each day as I watch our daughter grow I’m reminded of the power of my unspoken words. Lately my daughter’s talked a lot about her future dream–or perhaps future mission would be more accurate. It’s quite a unique vision, and one that brings tears to my eyes. When she grows up she wants to get her veterinary license and treat the pets of the homeless. She plans to open a private practice to fund her mission. (Now obviously, she’s thirteen, so her plans may change.) This dream unites her two loves–animals and others, in a Christ-centered way. But here’s the funny thing…I’ve never told her she need...

NOURISH THE BODY--NOURISH THE SOUL A FAVORITE FOR THE BODY Mother’s Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients: Elbow macaroni noodles, cheese, milk, eggs, salt and pepper to taste, margarine or butter (optional) Greased casserole dish. (I use olive oil) The amount of noodles determines the number of servings. To serve four, prepare enough noodles for four. Drain noodles. Fill a one-cup measuring cup with the cooked noodles and pour them one at a time into the greased casserole dish. Measure exactly as many cups of grated cheese as there are noodles. (For example four cups of noodles and four cups of cheese) Cheeses can be all one kind or mixed—2 cups of cheddar, 1 cup of Monteray jack, 1 cup of Colby. Use what you like. If there are extra noodles, save them for another dish. The amount of cheese must equal the amount of noodles. Beat an egg. Stir into noodles and cheese. (Egg Beaters can be used) Pour milk into the casserole dish until it’s almost even with the mixture of cheese, noo...