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Puddleglum
There are days when there is absolutely no mistaking it: I am under spiritual attack. Doubts swirling, fears roiling, Satan whispering...
nikiflorica
Oct 10, 20192 min read


A Matter of Truth
Truth is such a tricky thing—at least, it has been since the world got a hold of it. Once upon a time it was really very simple. Someone...
nikiflorica
Oct 8, 20192 min read


Winter (#4 of The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer
Princess Winter, stepdaughter of the ruthless Lunar Queen Levana, is as beautiful as she is crazy. Well-beloved for her kindness and...
nikiflorica
Oct 5, 20192 min read


October News—Verse of the Month!
Well, it's Wednesday—the first of the month—and since October Wednesdays only come around once a year, it's another simple blessing to be...
nikiflorica
Oct 2, 20192 min read


Peripheral Blessings
This weekend I heard the story of a courageous young woman who has battled unimaginable health issues for more than six years. Her story,...
nikiflorica
Sep 30, 20192 min read


Thankful Thursday: Hope Ministries
Today I'm thanking God for the faithful men and women who face the fiercest spiritual warfare on the mission field each day. Missionaries...
nikiflorica
Sep 26, 20191 min read


My Exceeding Great Reward (vs. the Hopes-and-Dreams Trap)
When years ago I imagined myself as a career novelist, I had a clear purpose in mind. I knew that God had given me a passion for writing...
nikiflorica
Sep 23, 20192 min read


The Pharaoh's Daughter, by Mesu Andrews: Review
I've always been more of a fantasy kind of gal—not particularly inclined toward biblical fiction—but The Pharoah's Daughter has opened my...
nikiflorica
Sep 20, 20192 min read


An Invitation and a Promise
In class the other day, someone raised the point that the concept of a "personal Lord and Saviour" was relatively new, historically...
nikiflorica
Sep 18, 20192 min read


David Copperfield: (official) Review
I know what you're thinking. I did a Saturday Spotlight on Davy Copperfield a little while back, but having only read the first two...
nikiflorica
Sep 14, 20192 min read


When Seeds Don't Seem to Sprout
Sometimes people come into our lives and rest on our hearts like a burden. It's not that they need Christ more than anyone else we meet,...
nikiflorica
Sep 10, 20192 min read


A Perfect Launch Party and a GREAT God
No matter how many times God proves His goodness, I always seem to need reminding. After a year of this publishing adventure—of cover...
nikiflorica
Aug 24, 20192 min read


Fiery Darts & Feeling Discouraged
I've been thinking about faith. In a sermon this past Sunday we were reminded to take up the shield of faith as protection against...
nikiflorica
Aug 20, 20192 min read


An ESPECIALLY Thankful Thursday!
As some of you may already know, The Heir of Ariad Book Launch is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, exactly one month after my July...
nikiflorica
Aug 8, 20191 min read
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