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Well, here\u2019s we are in 2026. Whoo-hoo and all that. \ud83d\ude42 If you didn\u2019t have a great year in 2025, here\u2019s wishing you a better year. And if 2025 was okay to wonderful, I hope you get the same in 2026. The photo is of my Christmas tree. I named him Holly Jolly and I still have him on my dining table because he makes me smile. Plus in the WI northwoods that attracts winter \u201csnow\u201d tourists, we all keep the Christmas lights up till March! It makes the early darkness more pleasant too.<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s question is: Do you have a Bible verse or words of wisdom that you find yourself thinking about often? And why do you think that verse comes to mind so often? Please share. As usual, if your reply is included in my newsletter, I\u2019ll offer you a free ebook.<\/p>\n

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Finally, I have a new 3-in-1 box set for my The Three Women of Courage series<\/p>\n

on pre-order. Here\u2019s the scoop:<\/p>\n

Fans of Laura Frantz and Tamera Alexander will love these heartfelt tales of three courageous women~The \u201cThree Women of Courage\u201d series chronicles the lives of a mother and her two daughters. Each, in turn, becomes involved in the dramatic and pivotal movements in 19th century America: abolition, women\u2019s rights, and the Civil War. And each one meets her match\u2014a brave man who can\u2019t resist the pull to a fearless woman. All 3 in one book: A LIFE WITH HONOR, A LIFE OF BLESSING, and A LIFE BY FAITH<\/p>\n

All 3 bought individually would be $15. After February 11, the pre-order price of $8.99 will go up $1. So if you like authentic historical fiction with a heartfelt romance, click here <\/a>and pre-order it.<\/p>\n

Happy 2026!-Lyn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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