Looking for a short chapter book for your child aged 5-8? Then check out Dienece Darling’s review of Pirate Problems by Ella Shine today! This book review also contains quotes by Dienece’s son in his first ever book review! Book description: Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong?Cassie and Lina are …
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Do you remember being told the moral of a story when you were a child? Something that helped you understand life better? They aren’t just found in fables. Morals are generally a pithy, short sentence which make sure you don’t forget or miss the point of the story. And a good one really sticks with …
In today’s blog, Dienece would like to share her experience with launching a second book. Launching your second book might not go like the first one did. It might do better, or it might be worse. I ended up making more money off my second book, but I didn’t sell as many books. The lack …
Have you ever wondered how much time you should give to God? What’s the ‘right amount’ so to speak? Is it okay that I only gave God ten minutes today? Am I less of a Christian because I barely get two sentences strung together in prayer before my kids interrupted me—again? Should I really be …
Hi, it’s Dienece Darling here offering a book review of the split time romance Echoes of a Silent Song by Amanda Wen. Book Description: When a choral composer and conductor falls victim to creative block, he resorts to his fallback plan of teaching high school choir. Callum Knight’s goal at Peterson High is simple: rediscover …
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As an author, speaker, or your average Christian trying to share the gospel with someone, it’s hard to know how to please God and not chase the praise of men. I mean, if you aren’t relatable, likeable, or at least moderately proficient, no one will hear the precious message entrusted to you to share. So, …
Once upon a time, my family and I would pile into our van, drive to the bookstore, and spend way too much time and money there before cramming ourselves and our book hauls back into the van to go home. Then I’d lose myself in the books, being introduced to characters through their story, envisioning …
Some people like to blend in, and others–like myself–chase the lure of standing out. I’d like us to look at both of these today. A friend shared a Bible verse which got me thinking about how I view and present myself. He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30 KJV So often in life …
It’s Dienece Darling here today to share why I read and couldn’t put down Milla Holt’s Small Town Harmony! Book Description: She chased her dream. Now her marriage is paying the price. Ezra Falconer always took the lead—onstage with his brothers’ Christian band, and at home with his quiet, dependable wife, Martha. But everything changed …
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When I think of the Apostle Paul, I picture a fearless man. Bold and unapologetic. No, trouble being brave. He was stoned, imprisoned, beaten, chased out of town, set on by mobs, hated by so many, and shipwrecked. Still, he kept on preaching. Such bravery! Me? I’m not so brave. I prefer to write because …
