Inspirational Moments and Memories
Chapter per week
If you’ve been reading along, that is great. I won’t be able to post the remaining chapters here. But I would like to give you the opportunity to complete the book at your leisure. Please send me a message if you would like to have the complete book emailed to you as a PDF. I’m…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapters 8 and 9
CHAPTER EIGHT Tears streamed down Cara’s cheeks as the train moved down the tracks, leaving Adam and her home behind. She didn’t want to be apart from him. She loved him, and she had been so looking forward to their wedding. His love had transformed her life, giving her hope that things would be…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapters 6 and 7
CHAPTER SIX Two weeks before the wedding, Adam was awakened out of his sleep by his pa’s stern voice. “Adam, you need to get up.” Adam felt groggy. It was still dark out, and he thought it couldn’t be chore time already. “Adam, we have a visitor. It isn’t good news.” That brought Adam immediately…
Keep readingGood Monday Morning: February 27, 2023
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Monday morning greeting. I’d like to say it’s because I have been busy. But in reality, I’ve been home nearly every day for three months. I was sidelined in November with back pain. I went through tests and physical therapy and seemed to be doing well. Then…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapter Five
CHAPTER FIVE Adam moved back to his parents’ house. He had to bunk in with John, who was accepting of the situation. Seth liked to give him a hard time, though. “She loves you so much that she doesn’t want to marry you,” he joked when Adam first moved back home. “She does love me,…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapter Four
CHAPTER FOUR One clear Saturday morning, Adam said, “I would like to go and visit the Ackerbys today, if you wouldn’t mind.” “Oh, I am sure they will be happy to see you,” Cara said, longing to visit with Ayla herself. She had so much to tell her about the wedding. In spite of it…
Keep readingBook Spotlight: Roadtrip Romance Book 2
I’m excited to talk with author Amy Anguish today about her new book, Roadtrip for One Two. Thank you for joining me today, Amy. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m busy, busy, busy. Ha! Seriously, though, I am a wife and mommy. I also teach preschool two days a week and work with…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapter Three
Chapter Three On Saturday morning, Philip brought up the subject of finishing the upstairs. “I thought you were going to cut and sell some firewood first,” Cara said. She did not have the money to continue with the project. “I don’t think we need to worry about that now,” Adam said. “I have…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapter Two
CHAPTER TWO Cara woke up to Hope’s cries and the smell of coffee brewing. For a moment she wondered if she had overslept, and Adam was cooking breakfast. That had happened once last summer. It only took a moment to remember that it was Philip in the kitchen. For the first time since she could…
Keep readingCourage to Forgive Chapter One
For those of you who don’t know, I wrote and self-published the first five books of an historical series, Legacy of Courage. Last summer I was able to invest in new covers and design and re-published the first three books on Amazon for Kindle and in print. I had hoped by now to get a…
Keep readingGod is on the Move!
God is on the move! He’s inspired some new lesson ideas for children’s church, which we are now calling Kingdom Kids Arise. It’s a morning “talk show” where we will discuss Bible truths. Some weeks will we will have object lesson demonstrations, some weeks we will interview “people from the Bible.” There will be skits…
Keep readingWelcome to 2023!
Every New Year’s Eve as a teenager/young adult found me alone, usually babysitting. And with a journal or fresh notebook and pen in hand. I would set goals for myself. And they would quickly be forgotten as the New Year swept in. Just yesterday, I resurrected the habit of writing down my goals. I came…
Keep readingMerry Christmas 2022!
As you wait for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child, our Redeemer, may you be surrounded by loved ones. If you can’t be with loved ones, may the memories you hold in your heart draw you near to Christ.
Keep readingAuthor Interview: Lisa Dunn
My guest today is Lisa Dunn, author of the YA Fantasy series, The Chasmaria Chronicles. Lisa, thank you for joining me today. Tell us a little bit about yourself: I was born in Michigan, raised in Florida, reside in South Carolina, and dream of settling down in a remote cottage on a wild, windswept shore…
Keep readingChristmas Novella Spotlight
Author’s Inspiration: After my first book was published and family and friends read Christmas Confusion, they wanted the other sisters’ stories. So, I hurried, wrote Sweet Summer, and submitted it to the publisher. The publisher liked the book, but they didn’t have room on the schedule to release a full novel that year. I…
Keep readingMy Beauty from Ashes Story
Beauty from Ashes by Carol Underhill Originally written in April 2019. I’m a storyteller. I tell stories through writing fiction. I have been writing stories since I was in second grade. This is my true “Beauty for Ashes” story: My parents built a new house. It meant I had to change schools. I was still…
Keep readingWrapping up the month of November
Monday, November 28 The pain I’ve been dealing with is coming from the sciatic nerve. I’m going through physical therapy now and hope to be back to normal activities soon. Tuesday, November 29 This morning started out with a sluggish weight and depression setting in. I’m not used to being home with nothing to do…
Keep readingChristmas Novella Spotlight:
My guest today is Katy Eeten, author of Christian romance. She is here today to tell us about two of her Christmas novellas. Before we talk about your books, Katy, tell us a little bit about yourself: I live in southeast Wisconsin with my husband and our two sons, ages 14 and 11, where I…
Keep readingChristmas Novella Spotlight: Northern Hearts
Today I welcome Laurie Wood back to my blog. Laurie is author of the romantic suspense series, Heroes of the Tundra, set in Canada’s northern wilderness. As we begin our interview today, Laurie, there is snow on the ground here in Michigan. A perfect setting for talking about your Christmas novella. Let’s start by telling…
Keep readingMeet Author Laura Thomas
It’s Wednesday, November 9 and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With Christmas only a few weeks away, it’s a great time to pick up a Christmas-themed book to read. Today I’m interviewing author Laura Thomas about her newly released novella, The Christmas Cabin. Laura, thank you for joining me today. Let’s start with you…
Keep reading
God is on the Move Today
Anytime I fight against the darkness in my life, God moves in with the light. It was no different this week. On Thursday night I struggled with sliding towards the pit of depression. By the Grace of God, He reminded me to Feed the Light that is in me through salvation. Through praise and worship,…
Keep reading
Feed the Light
It’s been a rough week. I wish sometimes life would be good all the time, but that is not the case. Not for anyone. The tide ebbs and flows. The sun rises and the sun sets. Seasons change. We grow from helpless infants and travel through life only to find most of us helpless as…
Keep readingDog Tails: Harley
Harley was found as a stray so we don’t know about his background. He is a typical German Shepherd: fun loving, intelligent, affectionate and playful. He should go to a home without small children and someone with previous dog experience. You can find out more about Harley and other rescues at http://www.arcofmecostacounty.com. Mecosta County, Michigan
Keep readingMeet Author Andrea Jo Rodgers
My guest today is Andrea Jo Rodgers, author of Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues, true stories that Andrea has seen from the frontlines in her work as a volunteer EMT. Andrea, thank you for being my guest today. Tell us a little bit about yourself:I’m happily married and feel blessed to be the mother of teenage…
Keep readingThe Testing of my Faith
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4 I don’t know if my faith has ever been tested as much as it has been…
Keep readingLoading…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Follow My Blog
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Carol Underhill 