Idols, Idols, Everywhere Ancient Babylon was characterized by many things…wealth, power, strength, sensuality, self-indulgence… the list goes on. Yet predominant even over all of these was her devotion to idol worship. Temples. Festivals. Sacrifices. Prayers. Oaths. Idolatry heavily flavored almost every historical remnant of Babylonian culture. As we read Of Fire and Lions, our first encounter with idol worship happens …
12 DAYS AT BLEAKLY MANOR Giveaway!
In my last newsletter I reviewed Michelle Griep‘s novella, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor. I told you that it was the first of Michelle’s books that I read, but it wouldn’t be the last. It is a wonderful Christmas read but could really fit any time of year. I would love to give you the opportunity to fall in love …
Mesu’s Pin-Sta-Book Contest
Y’all know I love a good contest! Kicking one off today will be the perfect way to begin celebrating my birthday. Who: All BFF’s! What: Create graphics relating to Of Fire and Lions to be shared on the three social media platforms I use: Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. You will find quotes from the book to use in your graphics …
Thanksgiving BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON eBook Giveaway
Let’s celebrate with Thankful Hearts! I’ll give away one eBook copy of By the Waters of Babylon, Psalm Series Book #2. Experience the psalms like never before – through heart-pounding fiction! When Babylon destroys Jerusalem, as Yahweh warned through his prophets, the captives’ bitterness and grief pours out in the Captives’ Psalm: “[By the rivers of Babylon] we sat as exiles, mourning our captivity, and wept …
BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON eBook Giveaway
During the craziness of a writing conference, a family trip to Indiana, and my dear mother’s heart procedures, I also had to submit my final copy edits for Of Fire and Lions! I’ve had just a few things on my mind. Most importantly, it placed Daniel on my heart. Did you realize I mentioned him–by his Babylonian name–in my August …
OF FIRE AND LIONS Cover Reveal Contest
The Old Testament book of Daniel comes to life in this novel for those who loved Lynn Austin’s Chronicles of the Kings series or Francine Rivers’ Mark of the Lion series. Survival. A Hebrew girl first tasted the need of it when she escaped death nearly seventy years ago as the Babylonian army ransacked Jerusalem and took their finest as …
