Blog Posts by Laurie McClure

Life is all about stories. Stories of hope, hardship, families, struggles, spiritual journeys, and more. It’s through stories that we connect with each other, experience empathy, and understand our own ...

By the sweat of your face you will eat bread (you will eat your food). — God to Adam in Genesis 3:19The Bread of Life came to change the way ...

Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.’ And it was ...

The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground — trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. — Genesis 2:9Why is God ...

I don’t know about you but during Christmas break all I did was lounge around wrapped up in cozy blankets and read to my heart’s content. It was pure luxury. ...

Taste and see that the Lord is good! — Psalm 34:8Some of my favorite memories have happened around the table.The sweetest times involve family and friends enjoying delicious food and ...

December is here and it’s the perfect time to start a new devotional! We have a few favorites we want to share with you. We have something for everyone – ...

There’s no better time than now to introduce the importance of prayer to your kids or grand kids. With the possibility of a little more time inside during the warmer ...

It’s Fiction Friday! Amish fiction readers are in for a Christmas treat! Settle in by the fire with hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket and enjoy these wonderful reads.An Amish ...

Sing with us now!.. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!.. And, it’s time to decide which books we’re giving our family and friends for Christmas! We love giving ...

Editor’s Note: December is upon us, and Advent is almost here! We have the perfect Christmas-themed reads for you (or for loved ones) to help you align your heart with ...

“We know Christ came to speak life — so why does our inner critic keep showing up and stealing the mic? If we’re honest, she’s a harsh one, saying things ...

Editor’s Note: It’s Fiction Friday! Enjoy this excerpt from the prologue of Inheritance of Beauty by Nicole Seitz.*HerLevy, 1929I am seven years old, holding the magician’s wand, cool and silver ...

You are good and what You do is good; teach me Your decrees. — Psalm 119:68I believe with all my heart that it’s possible for every Christian to learn how ...

Editor’s note: The wait is over! It’s Fiction Friday! Today we are introducing Billy Coffey.“Billy Coffey is a minstrel who writes with intense depth of feeling and vibrant rich description.” ...

Editor’s note: It’s Fiction Friday! Today we are sharing with you two book series by Denise Hunter that are perfect for summer days by the pool, the beach, or the ...