A guest devotional by Tracy L. Smoak Domestic violence doesn’t begin with attack. If it did, everyone would recognize danger and runaway. No, domestic violence often begins with a whirlwind courtship. Prince Darling or PrincessSweetness appears on the scene as an answer to our prayers. At first. Fragrant flowers, delicious dinners and gifts overwhelm us….
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Interview with Shannon McNear
This week on the Brave Blog, I’m interviewing Brave Author Shannon McNear. Shannon is a RITA finalist and Selah Award winner, and the author of fascinating historical fiction. Shannon is giving away one of her books, so make sure to check out those details at the end of the post. Welcome, Shannon! Sarah: How would…
Robbed of Love
By Brave Author B.D. Lawrence February contains the following holidays or recognized days. Valentine’s Day. Holiday Hugs Day. CreativeRomance Month. National Mend a Broken Heart Month. Black Love Day. Self-Love Day. Madly in Lovewith Me Day. Love Reset Day. National Love Your Pet Day. What if, while we’re determining ways toromance or love that special…
Interview with Julie Arduini
Today on the Brave Blog, I’m interviewing Jullie Arduini, whose current series deals with trauma and addiction. Welcome to the Brave Blog, Julie! Read to the end to see how you can enter to win a copy of one of Julie’s books. Sarah: Who’s the bravest person you know? Why? Julie: Although she’s no longer…
Out Into the Crowd
by Brave Author Aubrey Taylor “I have compassion on the crowd.” Matthew 15:32 ESV This verse jumped out at me the other day. For many years, I had been very busy serving God in the church. My activities outside of Christian settings were minimal. Even my children were homeschooled. Then, I was called out of…
Interview with Jennifer Hallmark
Today on the Brave Blog, I’m interviewing Jennifer Hallmark, author of Smoking Flax, a YA novel that deals with abuse and racism in 1978. Welcome to the Brave Blog, Jennifer! Sarah: How would you define bravery? What is it? Where does it come from? Jennifer: To me, being brave is tackling what is difficult despite…
Sacrifices
By Brave Author Ruth WuWong I recently traveled to Bali, Indonesia, and found out that most of the people there believe in Hinduism, not Islam. Indian temples can be found in abundance, exhibiting a variety of sizes, ages, and architectural styles. When visiting a famous temple in Uluwatu, I noticed many faithful men and women…
Behind the Scenes of The Samaritan’s Patient
By Brave Author Chevron Ross This novel might never have been born had I not seen an interview on PBS with two New York Times writers, Megan Twohey and Gabriel Dance, on December 16, 2021. These reporters did an extensive investigation into a website on which subscribers discussed committing suicide and shared methods for doing…
Writing Brave- Interview with Jennifer Q. Hunt
Today on the Brave Blog, I’m interviewing Jennifer Q. Hunt about courageous reading and writing, and her new release All Now Mysterious. Sarah: Welcome Jennifer, to the Brave Blog! We’re happy to have you. Although not officially a “Brave Author”, you certainly write and champion brave stories. What was the last book you read that…
A Work In Progress- Brave Devotional
At a certain point in our lives, we’d like to be able to settle in and just “do life.” Not think about thethings we struggled with when we were younger. Move beyond the griefs, the heartaches … hopefullyeven our own issues and baggage. Real life doesn’t work like that. Real life is a journey, not…