RESTORING WONDER Day to day life has a way of making us feel jaded. Many of the tasks that demand our effort can feel mundane or frustrating, and far from wondrous. As I read Psalm 9 thi...
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After Chapter 14 LUKYAN: Wade and Jake left my cottage in such a hurry they didn’t slide the door closed. Bracing myself against my chair arms, I eased to my feet. Each of my bones grumb...
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Lord, You speak to us in whispers and thunders, through the might and beauty of nature, and the quiet compassion of a friend. Help us to hear You today. Amen. Blessings! Sharon Hinck
On a recent hike, my stamina was exhausted and I lay flat on the trail to rest. When I recovered enough to open my eyes, I was astounded by the view of golden birch leaves against a clear aut...
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LOUD CLASHING SYMBOLS One Sunday we sang the hymn, "Earth and All Stars." The second verse proclaims - "Trumpet and pipes! Loud clashing cymbals! Sing to the Lord a new song!" But the pers...
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When each day dawns with a new mountain to climb, it helps to remember that we are loved, that we never travel alone, and that our strength comes from the Savior who has conquered every evil....
After Chapter 11 Wade: The path from Braide Wood to the transport was rock-strewn and hard under my feet. Usually the sounds of small creatures created happy whispers throughout the woods. To...
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Dear Lord, on days when our bodies, minds, or hearts are weary, we rejoice in the gift of Your presence. You are the Water of Life, and today we invite You to refresh us. Turn our souls to Yo...
For Christian writers and readers who love speculative fiction , here is a one minute video from my publisher at Enclave to inspire and encourage you. You might recognize a cover or two. ;-)...
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After chapter 6 Mark: Dust floated uncaring from the rafters. I reached my arm toward the empty space where my son had stood seconds before. Gone. My heart pounded, sending a ja...
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Goodreads Book Giveaway The Deliverer by Sharon Hinck Giveaway ends September 29, 2015. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
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I got to hold an author copy of Mornings with Jesus 2016 today. So lovely to see the devotions I contributed, nestled among the wonderful insights and inspiration of other authors. And as ...
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Today I read John 5, where Jesus was criticized for healing on the Sabbath. I take great comfort in knowing that He is always available, always at work, always willing to hear our prayers. ...
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After Chapter 2 Medea: Shelves crawled up the walls of the small shop, full of strange items I didn’t recognize and didn’t care to learn about. Cameron scowled at the lumpy man behind th...
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Feeling the challenges of parenting today? Treat yourself to a novel about the misadventures of supermom Becky Miller. She's the kind of friend who will share a few giggles, and also inspire...
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As a fan of fantastical stories, I've read many that involve portals, passages, or secret entries between worlds. It's not surprising that our imagination resonates with that longing to explore...
Fall is a time that makes me want to sharpen pencils. Perhaps it's the ingrained rhythm of back-to-school, but each September I'm driven by a strange compulsion to clean closets, organize my ...
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Goodreads Book Giveaway The Deliverer by Sharon Hinck Giveaway ends September 29, 2015. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
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"If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." Psalm 139:9-10 (NIV) Lord, when I feel lo...
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On days when I ask myself (again) why I write novels, I try to remember this: "As Christians, we constantly struggle to utter the unutterable. We long to share concepts beyond our human abi...
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My laptop is in the shop, and I miss it. So I wrote a little free verse about it. (With apologies to William Carols William's "Red Wheelbarrow" ) so much depends upon a silver laptop ...
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Two winners! Thanks to everyone who participated in my recent contest by sharing posts about my new book, THE DELIVERER . Since I appreciate your efforts so much, I decided to give away TW...