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Truths and Lullabies (Poetry Book Review)

A few weeks ago, new poet Ashley Marie did a chapbook giveaway to the first ten commenters on her Instagram post. I nabbed one of those copies, and have enjoyed reading through it. Ashley and I attended college together at Biola University, and she’s begun publishing her work, as of late. Ashley Marie’s collection, TruthsContinue reading “Truths and Lullabies (Poetry Book Review)”

A Pocketful of Hope…

I’ve been a fan of Robin Jones Gunn’s books since I read the Christy Miller series in high school. In college, I was ecstatic to learn that she, too, attended Biola University. Then, with my Mom’s encouragement, I reached out to Robin for an interview this past summer (the completed article, praise the Lord 😊, is slated forContinue reading “A Pocketful of Hope…”

Step Outside

I’m so blessed to live in a cottage of a home, where I hear birds chirping loudly outside– in the middle of the day. I love being able to walk outside and pluck herbs and fruits, and exult with the flowers. Among the roses, I hear Jesus say, “I love you.” And when I lookContinue reading “Step Outside”