by Jennifer Hallmark | May 6, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
I came across this interesting verse in the New Living Translation of the Bible–Hebrews 10:24. “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” Motivate. Stimulating your interest or the interest of another toward good...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 2, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Today, I’m at The Strawberry Festival in Moulton, AL, selling books with three of my author friends, Teresa Smyser, A.S. Hardin, and Bonita Y. McCoy. So, in lieu of a post, let’s share our favorite books. I personally don’t think I can pick only one....
by Jennifer Hallmark | Apr 29, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Living hope. I love that phrase. The thought that our hope is alive and vibrant and free. Living. We sang the song “Living Hope” by Phil Wickham at church on Easter. We’ve sung it at other times, but I love when I can connect the living hope who is...
by Melissa J. Troutman | Apr 25, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track, Mystery
Introducing Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano: Pride and Prejudice meets Little Women, wrapped in a bit of Charles Dickens, and tied with ribbon borrowed from Sherlock Holmes. As a writer and a reader, I appreciate few things more than reading books...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Apr 22, 2025 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Gratitude. The state of being grateful. This often comes with a choice, a decision to say thank you when you don’t understand. When life has dealt another blow. When you are driving the victory lap, and your tire goes flat. Why should we be grateful even during...
by Cammi Woodall | Apr 18, 2025 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I was watching television recently when I saw an advertisement for the show Matlock. Not the Andy Griffith version, but the new Kathy Bates version. She is a favorite actress of mine. While I haven’t seen her new show (I am trying to wean myself from tv...
