tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46297299811905225672024-03-13T11:49:59.918-07:00Sweet Homemade CafeJayna Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05678858472932996480noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629729981190522567.post-72280392866306312582014-09-28T08:59:00.000-07:002014-09-28T08:59:37.136-07:00Preacher Feature: Aaron Davis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Aaron Davis's nickname is the Tattoed Preacher. His mission in life is to touch the untouchable and reach the unreachable. No small task, but his 17 years of ministry experience in areas that most people won't go give him an edge.<br />
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And speaking of edge, I am a fan of his edgy look. From the bald head to sleeved-out arms to the bike he rides. But it brings up a question: what should Christians look like? In my opinion, there is no set standard of dress that makes one holier than another. It takes people from all walks of life to reach people from all walks of life.<br />
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Would you be willing to bring the word to gangsters, thugs, and drug dealers?<br />
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No?<br />
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Me either?<br />
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God bless men like Aaron Davis who are brave enough to put their lives on the line to do it because the rough crowd they minister to are totally worth the risk. Every soul is worth it. (John 3:16)<br />
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It was a life without God that got them into those situations, and it is only a life with God that can get them out.<br />
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Aaron Davis is the author of two books, Love Thy Neighbor...? and The Spirit of Religion, which can be found on Amazon.<br />
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In John 17:20-21 Jesus prayed, "My prayer for all of them is that they
will be one, just as you and I are one, Father--that just as you are in
me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe
you sent me." (NLT) The Christian church continues to find points of
contingency by which they justify their divisions. Many do not realize
that it is not the Spirit of God under which they operate, but a subtle
counterfeit named Religion. The Spirit of Religion has been the greatest
opposition of the Christian Church since its inception. It was the
"religious" leaders of Jesus' day who were influenced by this spirit and
continually sought to discredit Christ and his teachings. Those who
were bound by this spirit sought to silence Christ, and eventually found
cause to kill Him. This same spirit at work today continues to cause
division, among Christians as well as between Christians and
non-Christians. This book has been written to expose the evil influence
that Satan has had upon the Christian church under the guise of religion
and to release those who have been bound by religions chains by
establishing a true relationship with God. Issues addressed in this book
include: What is the Spirit of Religion?What is the difference between
church doctrine and sin?Why do Christians judge? What does it mean to
"be ye separate?"What does the Bible say about those who are Tattooed or
Pierced? What is the difference between having a religion and
experiencing a relationship with God? ....and much more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Neighbor-Religion-Opposes/dp/1420839039/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411918463&sr=8-1&keywords=aaron+davis+love+thy+neighbor" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon! </a><br />
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In John 17:20-21 Jesus prayed, "My prayer for all of them is that they
will be one, just as you and I are one, Father--that just as you are in
me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe
you sent me." (NLT) The Christian church continues to find points of
contingency by which they justify their divisions. Many do not realize
that it is not the Spirit of God under which they operate, but a subtle
counterfeit named Religion. The Spirit of Religion has been the greatest
opposition of the Christian Church since its inception. It was the
"religious" leaders of Jesus' day who were influenced by this spirit and
continually sought to discredit Christ and his teachings. Those who
were bound by this spirit sought to silence Christ, and eventually found
cause to kill Him. This same spirit at work today continues to cause
division, among Christians as well as between Christians and
non-Christians. This book has been written to expose the evil influence
that Satan has had upon the Christian church under the guise of religion
and to release those who have been bound by religions chains by
establishing a true relationship with God. Issues addressed in this book
include: What is the Spirit of Religion? What is the difference between
church doctrine and sin? Why do Christians judge? What does it mean to
"be ye separate?"What does the Bible say about those who are Tattooed or
Pierced? What is the difference between having a religion and
experiencing a relationship with God? ....and much more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Spirit-Religion-Aaron-Davis/dp/1420839055/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=03BAG33VKFR9HMCS4GZV" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon! </a><br />
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I challenge you to live a life without judgement, to see people's hearts and not skin, to dress yourself in the Holy Spirit, disregarding current fashion trends, and to truly love thy neighbors. This doesn't mean you have to love what they do, but it does mean showing them God's love regardless. Who knows? You may be the missing piece in their life puzzle.<br />
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Each morning, I receive a daily Bible verse on my phone. Today, I read Matthew 18:5-6: "Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea."<br />
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You may think you are not leading anyone astray because you live a straight-laced life, but if you pass judgement on others and make them feel inadequate and unacceptable in God's eyes, then you are as guilty as the sinners. Judging others and making them feel unworthy actually drives them further away from God. Love thy neighbors. Love their spirits. Look through the behaviors and outer coverings and see them as God sees them.<br />
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My hero, Henry Hearth, is a bit of a rebel. Driven from religion by hypocrisy and judgement, he struggles. I call him my:<br />
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I pray you'll love him as much as I do! Listen. Do you hear that? He's revving that engine, checking his mirrors, and heading straight for Sweet Home, Texas...<br />
<br />Jayna Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05678858472932996480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629729981190522567.post-21576305024023054862014-09-13T14:09:00.002-07:002014-09-13T14:09:54.565-07:00Romance Framework in Sweet HomeLovin' this reno show on HGTV featuring two writers-turned-renovators.
But more than that - the hubby is scruffy, tattoed minister!! For those
of you following my Sweet Home, Texas series, you're in for a treat. The
next installment in the series - HENRY - features a tattoed,
motorcycle-ridin' minister hero. Not at all based on this man, but every
time I watch, I can't help but think, "That's Henry!" A dream home
construction brings wandering framer, Henry Hearth, back to Sweet Home,
Texas, where he begins the framework on Dr. Bliss Ayers' home...and a
new life!<br />
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<a href="http://www.hgtv.com/my-big-family-renovation/show/index.html" target="_blank">My Big Family Renovation</a><br />
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And like a lot of people, I was surprised to learn that he'd struggled with addiction and battled depression. It's easy to think that someone so funny would be one of the happiest people in the world. He must channel all that energy and enthusiasm from somewhere, right? Wrong. It's tough to discern what lies behind a smile or a laugh or bubbly personality. There are millions of people floundering around through life and masking their true feelings with this, that, or the other. Robin Williams was no exception.<br />
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Which brings up debate in the Christian world as to the final destination of his soul. I don't know why some Christians play this guessing game: Heaven or hell? I, for one, make great effort to judge nobody. There are too many unknowns.<br />
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But why am I posting about this on my Sweet Homemade Cafe blog?<br />
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My heroine in the third book in the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jayna-Morrow/e/B00CG6XAFS/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1407891152&sr=8-2-ent" target="_blank">Sweet Home, Texas</a> series - HOLDEN - struggles with her faith because her father committed suicide.<br />
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<i>"No, Irelynn. Thank you for making this past week the most memorable of my life. I know God had a hand in this. Do you believe in a higher plan?"</i><br />
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<i>"I struggle with all that."</i><br />
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<i>"With your faith, you mean?"</i><br />
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<i>She nodded. "Do you remember I told you my father killed himself?"</i><br />
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<i>"Yes."</i><br />
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<i>"Well, I want to believe. I was raised to believe. Most days I do believe, but in my dark moments, I remember what the Bible says about suicide. I can't think about the possibility of my dad's soul..."</i><br />
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<i>Her voice trailed off. She was unable to finish. Instead, she focused on her breathing and holding back tears. If she had a breakdown in front of him, it would be her own fault for bringing the subject up in the first place. While she needed to talk about her fear with someone, she really, really wished she'd have picked a better time and place. She barely knew Holden. And here they were standing in a place that could crumble at any moment.</i><br />
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<i>Standing in a place that could crumble at any moment...</i><br />
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<i>Indeed, that's literally where she was in her life.</i><br />
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<i>Oh, God.</i><br />
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<i>"I do remember. I also remember you telling me that, at the time of his death, he wasn't in his right mind. God knows that it was the illness, not the man, who made that decision. He won't be held accountable. Don't let your fears control you and keep you from a deep relationship with your Savior. Jesus loves your dad and you. Do you believe that, Irelynn?"</i><br />
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I'm not saying that suicide is okay, but I know that Robin Williams was standing in a place that could crumble at any moment. We don't know the depth of his addiction or depression. He could have very well not been in his right mind at that time. Think about Alzheimer's patients that say and do things that they normally wouldn't. How about the clinically insane? What about those who live in extreme pain or develop degenerative brain disease?<br />
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Jesus loved Robin Williams. Beyond that, I cannot and will not make judgments or speculations. I believe God knows that it was the illness, not the man, who made that decision. <br />
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<i><span class="wz-italic">Jayna
Morrow’s romance novels and a resource for writers have spent time on
the Amazon Top 10 lists. Morrow brings to life heartwarming stories
that embody realistic plots with an uplifting message, giving readers
a sweet and warmly satisfying sense of love and hope.</span></i><br />
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<i> </i><i><span class="wz-italic">Morrow
is the author of the Sweet Home, Texas series - </span><span class="wz-underline"><a href="http://amazon.com/dp/b00cdw3gq8" id="AF197CC4-04D1-4707-9920-79B3DD301C24"><span class="wz-italic">Garrett</span></a></span><span class="wz-italic">;
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Jayna-Morrow-ebook/dp/B00HUZD2BW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1400553106" id="523F4356-9A73-4E0C-95C7-0CF322D2D26D"><span class="wz-underline">Gabriel</span></a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holden-Sweet-Home-Jayna-Morrow-ebook/dp/B00JET2ROU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1400553165&sr=8-4&keywords=jayna+morrow"><span class="wz-underline">Holden</span></a>, numerous sweet contemporary and inspirational works; a short read
with several other Prism Book Group authors, </span><span class="wz-underline"><a href="http://amazon.com/dp/b00ddd8l6g" id="58A43EF5-AD6E-4976-A208-6FF98101A63C"><span class="wz-italic">A
Blizzard Wedding</span></a></span><span class="wz-italic">;
a resource for writers, </span><span class="wz-underline"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Layers-Upon-Jayna-Morrow-ebook/dp/B00HKRZM68/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389898150&sr=1-4&keywords=jayna+morrow" id="EE86DC99-2608-48DA-8998-C06780ABE681"><span class="wz-italic">Book Writing for the Rest of Us: The Layering Process</span></a></span><span class="wz-italic">,
a book of devotionals for writers, </span><span class="wz-underline"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Positive-Thoughts-Writers-Jayna-Morrow-ebook/dp/B00HPAJKQS/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389898201&sr=1-6&keywords=jayna+morrow" id="E0B2F0EE-E442-4B5B-81D9-B2C4952E4C48"><span class="wz-italic">45 Devotionals for Christian Writers</span></a></span><span class="wz-italic">,
and several children’s books. She has been featured at eReader News
Today, Daily Cheap Reads, Working Writers and Bloggers, Books for
Book Lovers, The Old Stone Wall, Lilly’s Book Club, Book Goodies,
Nearly Brilliant, Goodreads, and Christian eBooks Today. She is an
active member of the East Texas Writers Association and is a regular
guest speaker, presenting mini-workshops on plotting structure,
drafting a novel in 30 days, and the layering process. </span><span class="wz-italic"></span></i><br />
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<i> </i><i><span class="wz-italic">In
addition to writing novels, Morrow is an elementary school reading
teacher. She and her husband, Chip, are patrons of the arts,
especially fine arts and music. They also enjoy the outdoors and
frequently go off-roading, canoeing, barge riding on Caddo Lake, and
camping.</span></i><br />
<i> <span class="wz-italic">She is a devoted mother to
two precious little girls and spends a majority of
her time creating memories with them. Jayna, Chip, and the girls live
in East Texas, near the Lousiana border. </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="wz-italic">www.jaynamorrow.com</span></i><br />
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<br />Jayna Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05678858472932996480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629729981190522567.post-33759629058499396742014-07-25T07:46:00.000-07:002014-07-25T07:46:02.789-07:00Author Spotlight: Jennifer Osufsen
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Be careful about encouraging people too much....they just might do it! I've known Jennifer Osufsen for several years, though we've never met in person. We hail from the same hometown and have mutual friends, which Facebook generously pointed out. The rest is history. </div>
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I took a liking to Jenn right because we share so much in common: couponing, recipes, making things from scratch, sewing, and the list could go on and on. Just about anything that has to do with the old ways of life. We also has a gaggle of little girls between the two of us. My two and her three. But then she went and added two boys to her brood. I'll stick with two. </div>
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If being a stay-at-home mom of five children, baking and cooking from scratch, homeschooling, and maintaining a garden weren't enough, she confessed to me her burning desire to write. And that's where the encouragement came in. She used to say, "When I find the time, I will write." She has since discovered that you will never "find" time to write, you must "make" time to write. Now there's no stopping her. </div>
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This blog isn't about selling books, though I do hope you click on over to Amazon and get a copy of her debut novel. This blog is about celebrating an AUTHOR AGAINST ALL ODDS! That's Jenn. A husband, five kids, homeschooling, and whole household to run couldn't keep her from her dreams. Whatever your dream is, Jennifer Osufsen is inspiration that passion, determination, and some wicked time management skills are all you need to make your dreams come true. </div>
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Let's meet this remarkable writer, my friend, Jennifer Osufsen: </div>
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Jayna: When did you first discover that you
were a writer?</div>
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;">Jennifer: In fourth grade
our class went to the library one week, and I selected </span><span style="color: #2e74b5;"><i>The
Hound of the Baskervilles</i></span><span style="color: #2e74b5;">. It was
the first book I remember falling in love with. Most of the language
was above my grade level in comprehension at the time, but I still
recall being amazed that words could convey such vivid images to my
brain. From that day on, I knew I would be a writer. My love for
the written word is woven into my being.</span></div>
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Jayna: I totally agree that words have the ability to come alive. Tell me, how much of yourself do you write into
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;">Jennifer: Good golly, a
tremendous amount! I like to select choice morsels from my own self
and implant them in my characters; but I would never pattern a
character soley after myself. By picking and choosing various
personal traits, I can write firsthand feelings into my characters.
I also choose to put some of my less desirable characteristics into
my antagonists. It’s a good way to delve into my weaknesses and
get to their core.</span></div>
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Jayna: When I read <i>Mercy Springs, </i>I knew exactly which parts were the "real Jenn," but I do know you pretty well. Tell us about the kind of books you
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;">Jennifer: Books that
transport me out of my hectic mind and into another place and time.
I have a soft spot for romances, but nothing too explicit. That’s
like peeking into someone else’s bedroom (or kitchen or laundry
room or what have you) and it’s a wee bit much. I’ve read
everything from science fiction and fantasy to chick lit; although
chick lit is probably my least favorite genre. And oh, time travel
books. Love ‘em! And historical fiction as well. I used to joke
around and say, “Books with tiny print and narrow margins,” but
then I quickly realized I wasn’t joking around. I like books that
can be doorstops or weapons in a pinch.</span></div>
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Jayna: There are distinct elements of fantasy in your book. <i>Mercy Springs </i>isn't traditional Christian romance. Speaking of fantasy worlds, how do you keep your sanity in this
crazy fast paced world of ours?</div>
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;">Jennifer: I am extremely
selective about the extra-curricular activities, both for myself and
for my kiddos. We choose to spend as much time together as a family
as possible, but make room for one or two sports or other
undertakings. My husband and I have learned to say “NO!” to the
world when it seems like it’s running our lives. As for myself, I
take an hour before bed and read. It helps me decompress and let go,
for just a little while. Most of all, when I’m feeling out of
control, stressed, or simply overwhelmed – which tends to happen
with having five children, homeschooling, and writing novels – I
take comfort in the words from my Lord.</span></div>
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Jayna: I understand. And I totally admire the way you juggle so many things, so efficiently. Let's talk about your life post-publication. You can say that you're a published author now. In what ways has being published
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;">Jennifer: I have allowed
myself to let go of my “wordy babies”, the novels that I pour so
much of myself into. In publishing, I get to see my thoughts in the
hands of others. It is all at once terrifying and exhilarating. I’m
still not used to signing books, and I’m constantly trying to find
the exact words that are both meaningful and personal. Overall, I
would say that I have gained more confidence and a desire to write
even more.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;"> <span style="color: black;">Jennifer, thank you so much for your time and sharing a little background with us. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2e74b5;"><span style="color: black;">Friends, if you would like to connect more with Jennifer, she operates a blog and a Facebook fan page. Here are the addresses to locate those:</span></span></div>
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<a href="http://jenniferosufsen.blogspot.com/2014/07/work-in-progress.html">Work in Progress</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.osufsen.author">Jennifer Osufsen Author</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jenniferosufsenauthor.com/home.html">Official Website of Jennifer Osufsen</a><br />
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Now let's discover the debut work of Jennifer Osufsen:<br />
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In the wake of the economic disaster known as The Collapse, two
countries rise from the ashes of the former United States: Unified
Socialist America and The Republic of Texas.
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<br />After personal and professional tragedy, physician midwife Cora
Thomas flees the Missouri District of America, seeking asylum and safety
in the idyllic Texas town of Cotton Springs. She hopes the quaint
community is a new beginning, a place to heal and plant roots. A home
where she is not an underground Christian living in fear for her life.
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<br />A logging accident leaves Cotton Springs’ prodigal son, Ben Tucker,
in the care of the feisty new red-headed doctor. The attraction is
undeniable and bewildering. But his rejection of God’s existence and
Cora’s steadfast faith collide, leaving him with more questions than
answers. And a heart desperately in need of healing.
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<br />Missouri District deputy Gordon Wilkes is on a witch hunt. He holds
Cora accountable for the death of his wife in childbirth. And no
border will stop him from exacting his revenge.
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<br />MERCY SPRINGS is a love story blooming beneath the towering trees of
east Texas, under the canopy of grace and mercy, and in the shadows of
lurking danger.<br />
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<em style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Mercy Springs</em><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> is
Jen's debut novel, the first in the "Republic of Texas" series of
books. Her faith-based writing combines the feel of an historical
fiction with modern and future technology, and adds a bit of mystery and
romance in the mix to make it interesting.</span><br />
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Jennifer
grew up beneath the tall yellow pines of east Texas, but currently
resides in the northwoods of Minnesota. Writing allows her to escape
into a world devoid of dirty dishes, mounds of laundry, sticky floors,
and piles of toys. Most of the time you'll find her spending time with
her best friend and husband of fifteen years, or with the five hooligans
she birthed.<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Book Two of the </span><em style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Republic of Texas</em><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.399999618530273px;"> series is in the works, and should be published near the end of the year.</span><br />
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