It’s been a long winter. As most winters do in northern Ontario, this one has long worn out its welcome. But spring is coming. As I look at these pictures and plan out new adventures I am grateful for the season of rest that is coming to an end and I look forward to the…
Penelope has arrived!
Penelope: A Companion Novel to the Forged in Flames Series Penelope has been crushing stereotypes all her life. Born with Down syndrome, Penelope has always fought for the chance to prove herself. Now she has a new dream: to go to college. Convincing her family and boyfriend is her first hurdle. Facing the college admissions…
Lost: a short story
Looking out the window, Maeve sees a flower bed exploding with colour. Pink, yellow, white, bright orange. Long stemmed flowers waving in the breeze. A meandering brick path leading to the hills beyond the gate of the neat yard. Hills calling out to be climbed. A sunny blue-sky day. Sighing she let the curtain fall…
Toward a place of peace
God’s peace alone can solve the problems the people of this world experience. I realize that is a bold statement but it is true nonetheless. All other kinds of peace are dependent on circumstance and the limited understanding of man but God’s peace is beyond understanding. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,…
Finding peace on the road
We found ourselves on the road this past week. It was a long trip and I found my mind wandering often to the topic of peace. It was everywhere. From things I was reading to podcasts to snippets of songs popping into my head, the topic was always peace and I figured God was trying…
Guest post : Sara Kennerley
MORE THAN CONQUERORS By: Sara Kennerley http://www.withinthisjarofclay.com When the world trumpets its declaration of chaos and fear—echoing an anxious drone that extends like ripples in a sea of discouragement—what do we do? Covering our ears, the madness still rages. Covering our eyes, we are now blind and sure to stumble. Friends, we are at war. The…
Shine the light
In a world gone crazy, writers, more than ever, need reader support. Book launches, fairs and signings have all been cancelled leaving authors dependent on word of mouth advertising. Personal recommendations, reviews and posts have become an increasingly critical part of the success of a new book. It is now both more difficult and more…
Before time began…
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holyand blameless in his sight. (Ephesians 1:4) A Spark of Faith Part One: Chosen
The Forged in Flames series from Word Alive Press is now complete and available online
Through the Fire, the third installment in the Forged in Flames series, is now available for pre-order from Chapters Indigo! Through the Fire follows 17 year old Joey Floretti as he chases his dreams and faces life altering consequences. Through the Fire completes the series which started with Embers and continued in A Spark of…
A Spark of Faith Sneak Peek: Chapter One
CHAPTER ONE Alex Smiley slammed the door and ran up the stairs to his room. His mother May turned from the dining table where she was folding laundry. Shocked, she looked at the stairs where her son had just disappeared. “Alex?” she called. She moved to the base of the stairs and tried again. “Alex?…
