Scripture for the Second Sunday in Lent

And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” ~ Luke 9:35 (ESV) Heavenly Father, open my ears to hear, understand, believe, and follow the Word, Your Son, my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Interview with Gayle Trent

My guest today is Gayle Trent. Her mystery novel Between a Clutch and a Hard Place has just been released In audio from Always Keepers Press. I shared the exciting news about this new audio publisher last week. Lillie: Thank you for visiting A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye today, Gayle. Tell us about Between … Read more

Scripture for the Second Saturday in Lent

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” ~ Matthew 5:44 (ESV) Lord, it’s easy to love those who love me and who do good to me. But it’s so hard to love those who hurt me. Cleanse my heart of hatred and fill it with love for my enemies as well as … Read more

Scripture for the Second Friday in Lent

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You … Read more

Scripture for the Second Thursday in Lent

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” ~ Matthew 7:12 (ESV)  Lord, I want other people to be kind and respectful and generous to me, but often I am not kind, respectful, and generous to others. Help me to treat others … Read more

Scripture for the Second Wednesday in Lent

The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here. ~ Luke 11:32 Almighty God, the men of Nineveh repented when they heard Jonah’s preaching. How much more powerful, O Lord, is the … Read more

Reminder: Read an E-Book Week

Read an E-Book Week will be here soon.     I’ll be offering free copies of the following e-books that are currently available: Dream or Destiny—romantic mystery Stroke of Luck—contemporary romance Fern’s Fancies—contemporary romance I’ll also be offering the following new nonfiction how-to guides: Finding the Information You Need — Research Tips for Your Family, … Read more

Scripture for the First Tuesday in Lent

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. ~ Matthew 6:14-15 (ESV) Lord, sometimes it’s hard to forgive those who have hurt me, yet I want and need Your forgiveness. Your Word tells … Read more

Scripture for the First Monday in Lent

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ ~ Matthew 25:40 Heavenly Father, open my eyes to see needs of the least among us; open my ears to hear their cries; open my heart … Read more