African Missions
Tobacco Barn Thanksgiving By Shelia Stovall My childhood was spent on our family farm near South Union, Kentucky. Most farm families in our community had the tradition of spending Thanksgiving Day stripping tobacco. Today, small family farms are disappearing and the...
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I’ve joined American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). The primary purpose for joining ACFW is to network with other writers and to learn more about the writing craft. The annual conference will be held in Indianapolis, IN this year, an easy 4 hour drive for me. I’ve...
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The Barber’s Sanctuary By Shelia Stovall Mr. Jewell died today. I heard the news at the Piggly Wiggly. The cashiers talked among themselves trying to estimate his age. A wave of sadness washed over me and I remained silent though I knew the answer. I’d heard him brag...
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This morning, I felt uninspired so I turned to a favorite Kentucky author, Jesse Stuart. I love his poetry. It speaks to me in a way that makes me appreciate my heritage. There is quiet place on our farm I visit that is peaceful. I often wonder if my husband’s...
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I have been studying the craft of writing and one suggestion that keeps coming up is to join a writers’ group. I’m thrilled to say that I joined the Middle Tennessee Christian Writers. We meet on the second Saturday of each month. Author members include: Jodi...
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With four days off and a trip to the lake, I’ve had more days to read than normal. I could have used this time to write but I was on a mini vacation. Chuck Sambuchino, an editor and published author, spoke at the Kentucky Writers Conference and he advised unpublished...
