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“Her Secret Song” by Mary Connealy

                    Taking a Chance! Ursula, who was raised by her grandparents isolated in the mountains, has come face to face with a battered and bruised man, Wax, who needs her help … Continue reading

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“Leaving Christian Science” by Lauren H. Hunter

                      A Better Life! Ten former followers of Christian Science tell their stories of leaving—why they left, and what their lives have been like since.  Many of these people were … Continue reading

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“Cream Cheese, Gluten-Free & Non-Dairy”

1 cup raw Cashews, soaked in warm water 2-4 hours, drained and rinsed 1-2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Optional stir-ins: chives, basil, roasted garlic, sautéed onion or strawberries. ¼ teaspoon–or to taste–Swerve, or sweetener of choice … Continue reading

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Alfredo Spaghetti, Gluten-Free or Regular

¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated ½ cup Cashew Milk (or cow’s milk or milk of choice), warmed in microwave 1 minute 1 teaspoon chopped Garlic ¼ teaspoon ground Pepper Dash of Sea Salt 1/2 teaspoon Italian Herbs ½ cup non-dairy … Continue reading

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“A Portrait of Loyalty” by Roseanna M. White

Secrets, Love & Propaganda While WWI raged on, unrest took over in Russia with the removal and execution of the Tsar, along with the Bolsheviks take over.  Zivon, an expert cryptographer, highly valued by the Tsar, had spoken out against … Continue reading

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“The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus” by Jaime Jo Wright

                    Uncomfortable Genre It is 1928, and strange happenings have been going on with circus, and Pippa is sneaking out there, after dark, to meet a mysterious stranger.  Despite knowing her … Continue reading

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“The Edge of Belonging” by Amanda Cox

                              A Family, but not Instantly!   Pearl is a grieving mom and widow.  Henry is a homeless man who lived the nightmare of being unwanted and … Continue reading

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“Why is That in the Bible?” by Eric J. Bargerhuff

The Most Perplexing Verse and Stories—And What They Teach Us                       I Wonder…. Have you read something in the Bible that caused you to want more details, but didn’t know … Continue reading

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Dairy Free Chicken and Rice Casserole, Gluten-Free or Regular

This replaces the recipe on the red-labeled canned soup, we like it better! 2 cups dry Jasmine Rice, or other long-grain rice 1-quart gluten-free chicken broth 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 onion, diced 4 cups of cream … Continue reading

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“Jefferson Measures a Moose” by Mara Rockliff

Illustrations by S. D. Schindler! Get the Facts! America has terrible weather, rainy most of the time.  The people and animals are smaller than normal, and not healthy.  Unbelievable, right?!  But when we were a young country, much of the … Continue reading

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