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The world could be a cold and dark place. At some point, everyone had to learn that donning armor and entering combat was an occasional necessity.
Combat doesn’t always mean death or dismemberment - sometimes it requires tact, discipline, and goodwill.
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“Joy is not gush; Joy is not jolliness. Joy is simply perfect acquiescence in God’s will, because the soul delights itself in God Himself.”
― Unto the Hills: A Daily Devotional
― Unto the Hills: A Daily Devotional
“She lay with her face to the wall, muttering low, but muttering always: Alas! alas! what is done in youth can never be undone in age! what is done in youth can never be undone in age!”
― The Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell
― The Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell
“Being invisible had its advantages.”
― High Treason
― High Treason
“From Chapter 1:
Isabel went into the kitchen. Their butterball of a beagle wagged his tail and peered up at her with his soulful brown eyes. He was eager to get his reward for looking cute as a button, and he knew she was a pushover.”
― To Dye For
Isabel went into the kitchen. Their butterball of a beagle wagged his tail and peered up at her with his soulful brown eyes. He was eager to get his reward for looking cute as a button, and he knew she was a pushover.”
― To Dye For
“Isabel and Alma Trumbo are the sisters who reside in the brick rambler on Church Street. They are a bit, uh, different and unorthodox. Borderline eccentric, some of the townies say, especially Alma.”
“What do the borderline eccentric sisters Isabel and Alma know about solving a murder case?”
Dwight gave it a moment’s reflection. “They could probably write a book about it.”
― Fowl Play
“What do the borderline eccentric sisters Isabel and Alma know about solving a murder case?”
Dwight gave it a moment’s reflection. “They could probably write a book about it.”
― Fowl Play
Religious Books
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Do you know of any good Christian books? Feel free to recommend them even if you are the author. Fiction, nonfiction or ebooks are fine.
Cozy Mysteries
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For those who love a good cozy mystery while curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee/tea/cocoa and maybe a dog/cat next to them. Please be kind ...more
Mysteries and other Great Reads
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— last activity Jul 17, 2017 10:20AM
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