by K.A. Ramstad | Mar 4, 2026 | Author news, Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, reading friends! I’m so excited to announce that one of our blog contributors, K.A. Ramstad, has just released a new book. Friend of the Dire Wolf is a wonderful novella nestled in the collection “Of Dangers and Dreams: A Collection of Fantasy Fairy...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Mar 3, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
“The beautiful spring came, and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” —Harriet Ann Jacobs My soul needs revival. Winter has seemed extra long this year, and my innermost being is cold. Weary. Discouraged. But as spring approaches...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 27, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Hello, Friday Fiction Family! My latest middle-grade read, which I highly recommend to all my young (or young-at-heart) readers, is a Southern mystery, Coop Knows the Scoop by Taryn Souders. In this entertaining book, we follow the journey of thirteen-year-old Coop...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 24, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
“Abba, into your hands I entrust my body, mind, and spirit and this entire day–morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Whatever you want of me, I want of me, falling into You and trusting You in the midst of my life. Into your heart I entrust my heart,...
by Grace MacPherson | Feb 20, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I’m an avid reader, and it’s rare that a week goes by without me consuming at least one novel. But I’m currently a full-time college student, and so a few weeks ago, as I was beginning to brainstorm for this review, I realized I couldn’t actually remember the last...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Feb 17, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
“Our culture says that ruthless competition is the key to success. Jesus says that ruthless compassion is the purpose of our journey.” Brennan Manning Our next quote from the book, Ruthless Trust, is probably the best. Instead of the ruthless competition...