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Guarded by the Hero and Winsome Conviction book covers on blue floral background

It's Friday!

I'm thankful that with daylight saving time, we can fall back an hour, although I wonder if I'll just use that to stay up late and read 😊

I'm also looking forward to revisiting the town of Freedom, Colorado as it's been a while since I've spent time with the Heroes of Freedom Ridge!

📘 Christian fiction: Guarded by the Hero by Mandi Blake
📗 Christian non-fiction: Winsome Conviction by Tim Muehlhoff and Richard Langer
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  1. Anita T.November 3, 2023 at 5:22 PM

    I haven't read either of these... will put them on my list. :)

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    1. Christian ShelvesNovember 6, 2023 at 4:44 PM

      I've enjoying them both! Winsome Conviction is particularly helpful in providing a framework for dialogues with others.

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