“I travel the way of truth, even if I’m the only one. I travel the path of light, even if I’m the only one. I travel the path of hope, even if I’m the only one. One giving truth and hope and light to those who think there is no truth and hope and light left to hang onto.”
-James L. Rubart
Southern Fiction Author
Jennifer Hallmark
Jennifer Hallmark writes Southern fiction with a twist. Her website and newsletter focus on her books, love of the South, and favorite fiction. She creates stories with unforgettable characters—her stories are a little eerie and otherworldly but with a positive turn.
Jessie’s Hope, her first novel, was a Selah Award nominee for First Novel. Her latest novel, Smoking Flax, will be released on January 16th, 2024.
When she isn’t babysitting, gardening, or exploring the beautiful state of Alabama, you can find her at her desk penning fiction or studying the craft of writing. She also loves reading and streaming fantasy, supernatural stories, and detective fiction from the Golden Age or her favorite subject—time travel.
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God Inspires Kindness in Impossible Situations
By Lynn U. Watson With a grateful smile, she tossed imaginary bouquets to Jesus. The scenario: I asked her permission to share this story. She reminded me that I wasn't supposed to know that it was her. I reminded her right back how I anonymously thanked her on that...
When a Dog Walk Becomes a Ministry
By Ellen Andersen I’d started down the street, taking Tommy for a walk last week. Five minutes later, I discovered God had more in mind for me than simply a short stroll. I’d walked into a ministry. When Tommy and I were about halfway down the street, my neighbor...
The Kindness Blog: When Gratitude and Appreciation Become a Morning Mantra
Just wanted to share a wonderful reason to be grateful. (Permission given by The Kindness Blog)By Carmelene Melanie Siani The alarm goes off and my husband is up, out of bed, into the living room to do his sit ups and push ups, out the door for his 2 mile walk and...
Small Acts of Love
By Sherrie Giddens I must admit, there are days, or even weeks, when I wonder if I am doing as much as I was created to do. I have read about people who dig wells in areas where water is not readily available. There are others who build tiny homes for those who have...
Small Acts of Kindness: Thank You!
By Bonita Y. McCoy In Lysa Terkeurst's book The Best Yes, she tells us that two of the most important words in the English language are yes and no. Why? Because they guide the direction of our lives. How we use these two words and when we use them can change us...
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