Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance the perfume.
Ever wonder if what you do makes a difference? If the words you say to your children or the small acts of kindness they never notice,
ACFW has just announced the finalists for the 2010 ACFW Carol Awards (formerly Book of the Year). These awards recognize excellence in Christian fiction in a variety of categories, and represent fiction titles released in 2009. Totally honored to have a double nomination!
Here are this year’s finalists:
Debut Author
Bonnie Grove –
In its prime, the Matador Hotel in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, hosted railroad barons ,governors, foreign dignitaries, famous outlaws, and even a U.S. president. But by 1954, the Matador was a residence for those with nowhere else to go. Six men, who spent their young lives as cowboys in the Southwest, now gather at the Matador for weekly games of cribbage.
Perfectionist Martin Davis's life is in turmoil. The lonely businessman's search for companionship led him to adopt a dog—a rather rambunctious terrier. And now Martin's at his wits' end. When dog trainer Emily Ireland offers to help, Martin is grateful—and intrigued. But he's wary of getting too close to the sweet, pretty Emily,
German emigre Mariel Wolffe dreams of starting a new life in 1846 Texas. But as she travels west on a wagon train, her wealthy employers beat her. Texas Ranger Carson Quinn wants to help her. Will they be able to overcome her painful past and a battle with Santa Anna’s troops to forge a future together?
"I'll be seeing you again…."
The attacker's words still ring in Deputy Megan Peters's ears. Her attempt to trap the serial rapist terrorizing Lost Falls failed, but she has succeeded in becoming the target of his attention. Undaunted, Megan moves forward in her investigation, and Scott Anders, the only newcomer in town,
Rescuing people is his job…
But the one person pararescue jumper Chance Garrison can't seem to help is his own ailing father, who refuses his much-needed rehabilitation in the inpatient rehab Arizona. That is, until Chance hires unconventional occupational therapist Chloe Callet. To his surprise, Chloe and her sweet black Lab,
So, a few years ago, every time I visited the doctor, she asked, “Do you feel safe at home?”
Now, being a person who feels very safe at home, and a bit of a cynic, I have to admit some rather sarcastic replies entered my head.
Not when my husband takes off his socks.
