September 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical:Survival Secrets by Lana Christian — The Wise Men’s flight from Herod forces them to flee to the Wilderness of Paran to reach Egypt’s safety. But the trek will test their fledgling faith in ways they couldn’t have imagined. How much will they endure to protect their secrets, including what they know of Yeshua? (Biblical/Historical from Scrivenings Press) Contemporary Romance: Building Hearts by Julie Arduini — Evan Hart has always felt the odd one out in a family of thriving siblings. When…
Listening – The Key to Navigating Life by DiAnn Mills
Congratulations to DiAnn Mills on her new release, Canyon of Deceit. Release Date: September 9, 2025 Order your copy today! Listening – The Key to Navigating Life by DiAnn Mills We’ve grown up hearing instructions to “listen,” and wisdom is woven into the word. As children, we were told to listen to our parents and others who were 1) wiser, 2) chose to protect us, and 3) had more life experience. As teens and adults, sage advice is always to listen. Learning and listening are companions, joined by love for others and a benefit for ourselves….
ACFW August New Releases 2025
August 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s Middle Grade: Jack and the Red Giant by Amanda Cleary Eastep — Snowball wars are being waged against the Tree Street Kids, and Jack Finch is building his greatest invention yet–the Abominable Snowman-ator. But his biggest battle will be against his distrust of Buzz Rublatz, the neighborhood bully. (Children’s Middle Grade from Moody Publishers) Children’s Picture Book: Otto and Ollie by Penny Frost McGinnis and Hannah L Wickline — Otto and Ollie are best buddies. They live next door to…
ACFW June Releases 2025
June 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s/ Picture Book: If Jesus Came To My School by April Graney — A young girl learns how Jesus’s love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion. (Children’s Picture Book from Waterbrook/Multnomah [Penguin Random House]) Phooey Kerflooey vs the Battle Squirrel by Kristen Joy Wilks — Phooey Kerflooey has finally found a home of her own. Too bad a raging squirrel found it first! (Children’s, Independently Published) Cozy Mystery: Something Wicked This Way Hums by Jennifer Lamont Leo —…
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A Poem – When He Broke the Bread
Can you imagine the disciples’ confusion as they sat at the table with Jesus, listening to him explain the life-changing event that was about to take place? How he would willingly surrender his life so we could be forgiven and have eternal life? He’d be beaten, hung on a cross, and die, but three days later, he would rise again? In this simple poem, let’s imagine we’re in the room where they gathered that night and what may have happened when he broke the bread. The cup was passed around the table that night, Bread was broken by soft…
April 2025 New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Earning the Veteran’s Trust by Lisa Jordan — After leaving the navy, Mallory Stone plans to buy her best friend’s fruit farm, a safe place to raise her son and adopt senior dogs like her dear Rosie. Until her ex-husband, Jonah Hayes, drops a bombshell: he wants the same farm…and they’re still legally married. A trial partnership running the farm means the former marine can get to know the son he just met—and prove to Mallory he’s changed. As old feelings resurface, can…
March 2025 New Releases
March 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical: The Daughter of Rome by Angela Hunt — In Nero’s Rome, Calandra helps her father, a renowned sculptor, complete the most significant commission of his illustrious career. But then a catastrophic fire nearly destroys the imperial city, leaving Calandra reliant on a group of Christians–unusual individuals unlike any she has encountered before. Intrigued by their worship of the Son of an invisible God, Calandra grapples with her mistrust, only to find herself indebted to these believers as they help her rebuild…
February 2025 New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Small Town Harmony by Milla Holt — Faith, fame, and family collide as a Christian music power couple hides a secret discord. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published) Only You Can Love Me by Carolyn Miller — Dr. Jess Martin–Doc Martin to her local community–might be used to solving the veterinary problems of rural south east Washington, but she can’t solve the problems of her lonely heart. Cooper Reilly never pictured himself as finding his future or contentment on a ranch. But when a corporate…
2025 Word(s) for the Year
Some people select a word for the year as a personal focus for their new year. I selected Steadfast as my word for the next twelve months. I desire to remain steadfast and jump any hurdles that come my way with a positive attitude, unwavering in my actions and faith. Then, on January 4, as I surfed social media, I ran across a post by DaySpring inviting people to take their word for the year quiz. I do not participate in quizzes like this, but it captured my interest. I clicked on the post, and it took me to their…
