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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

New Book by Mary Alford!

Years ago she escaped her kidnapper.

Now the past has found her again.
UNSOLVED AMISH ABDUCTION
📖 Available March 31
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at Peace in the Storm {Experiencing the Savior's Presence When You Need Him Most} by Ken Gire

Book Description: When you need a Savior who stills the wind.

"Here's the rub about faith. Sure, prayer often changes outward things, but the only guaranteed miracle God offers us is inner peace, the peace of Christ. A peace so crazy deep that it cannot be analyzed or understood. It descends on us even when everything else is falling apart, while the drug-addicted child does not come to his senses, or the job offer doesn't pan out, or the cancer rages and the marriage is a hollow mess. But I'll let you in on a secret. This miracle of the 'inner variety,' this inexplicable and supernatural calm in the storm, is the greatest miracle you'll ever experience."

My Thoughts: All of us are human and so, all of us will go through a "storm" of some kind in our lives. The storms are life are not always easily handled by humans, therefore, we need a Savior who will calm the storm and help us through this storm.

On page 57, Mr. Gire gently reminds us that, "As we weather storms, trying to navigate through the darkness, our temptation is to turn our eyes not toward God's Word, but toward the raging skies." This statement was the whole pivotal point of this read for me. I must keep my eyes on Jesus. . . just like Peter when he saw Jesus on the water . . . when I take my eyes off Jesus I will fall. Thankfully Jesus will be there to catch me (if I let Him). Oh!the!love!He!has!for!me!

This isn't a point by point, do this kind of read. This is a walk by faith, keep your eyes on the One who loves you most. An encouraging read for when we are faint of heart.

I love the way Mr. Gire makes life with Jesus so very real. At the end of this wonderful book we see Jesus having merriment with His friends and disciples. Yes, sometimes we need to give ourselves permission to have fun. The storm will not always last, Jesus will be by our side. "I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."Jeremiah 31:25 (end of book, p. 159)

This encouraging book would make a wonderful "card" for that special person who may be going through a storm in life. It's also a a great read just for you to know Jesus is there for you!

Paperback: 176 pages

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0764208845

ISBN-13: 978-0764208843

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Come Join Me!

Join me in reading Mary Alford's newest book,

Unsolved Amish Abduction

Cold Case

Release March 31, 2026

Murder UnShelved: A Stitches, Perks & Pages Cozy Mystery by Vannetta Chapman

Book Description: A fresh start was supposed to be simple.

Open the doors. Welcome customers. Build a new life.

Fox Hollow, Texas, has other plans.

Sisters Emma Dawson and Sydney Givens arrive in town ready to launch their dream business—Stitches, Perks & Pages, a quilt shop and bookstore under one roof. But before they can even begin unpacking, they find a dead body sprawled across their delivery entrance. Welcome to Fox Hollow.

The victim, Evan Pritchard, had secrets—and someone is still searching for whatever he was hiding. With danger edging closer and another murder looming, Emma and Sydney realize they can’t just shelve the problem and hope it goes away.

Luckily, Fox Hollow has a way of turning strangers into allies. With the help of a sharp-witted retired nurse, a determined Amish teen, an overachieving high school valedictorian, and steady-eyed Detective Noble Beck, the sisters may have a chance to catch a killer before their new beginning becomes their last.

My Thoughts: Vannetta Chapman is another favorite author of mine. She writes wonderful cozy mysteries.

This mystery takes place in Texas...one of my favorite states.

I love the title and book cover of this new read but most of all I love, love the sisters Emma Dawson and Sydney Givens! Oh what fun to own a quilt shop and a bookstore that is until they find a dead body at their delivery entrance door!

The dead man had many secrets and someone wants to know where that secret is hidden.

Thankfully Fox Hollow is a small town with a big heart and many pitch in to help find the killer including Detective Noble Beck. With a name like Noble the reader knows he's going to be a great help.

Vannetta Chapman writes with detailed logic and story full of surprises. This is one fantastic story you don't want to miss.

You may buy the Kindle version Buy here or wait for the hard copy to release on March 26, 2026. Happy Reading!