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Review: The Fight by Luke Wordley
A review I wrote last year for the Woman Alive book club. An unlikely book that grabbed my attention… As a book reviewer, I receive loads of books to consider. Some books catch my eye – title, subject or author – and I request them from the publisher. Some are sent to me, unbidden; those self-published, I have…
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Devotional of the week: Heirs together (5 in Ephesians series)
In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with…
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Life in Publishing: Changes and a Big Reveal
The only constant is change, and nowhere is that more true than in Christian publishing. My newsflash: In a couple of weeks, my freelance contract with Authentic Media for commissioning/acquiring great Christian titles is coming to an end as they narrow their focus primarily to children’s books, Bibles, and DVDs. When Rob Bootes from Koorong,…
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Interview with John Ortberg
An interview that originally appeared in the Woman Alive book club, where I talk all things books with prominent Christian authors. Soul Keeping was very moving to me to write, particularly because it gave me a chance to reflect on Dallas Willard during the final days of his life. I hope that through reading it,…
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Devotional of the week: Change agents (4 in Ephesians series)
[Christ Jesus] came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the…
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Books and Friends – An Interview with Debbie Duncan and Cathy LeFeuvre
Here’s an interview that ran in Woman Alive previously from when I chatted with two great friends – Deborah Duncan and Cathy LeFeuvre, who bonded during the morning commute. Their friendship inspired a fictionalized account of two friends who become a life line to each other. Life Lines is published by Authentic Media. During our…
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Devotional of the week: God’s masterpiece (3 in Ephesians series)
You were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air… All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts……
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A Father’s Day Poem
My dad is a gentle giant. An unsung hero. A quiet example of God’s love in action. One whose own father died when he was young, he yet passes on a heritage of love. A poem to honor my dad, Leo Boucher, this Father’s Day. Listening and hearing Serving and seeing Knowing and encircling A father’s…
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Devotional of the week: The riches of our hope (2 in Ephesians series)
…Ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all his people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so…
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“Writers, Read!” Encouragement for writers
An oft-repeated piece of advice for writers is short and sweet: “Read.” As writers we need to immerse ourselves in words, and usually this has been our bent from birth. We are those who as children got told off for reading with our friends on a playdate (yes that was me), or for not engaging…
