Monthly Archives: March 2013

Beautiful “Easter” Song

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Christa Upton

This song sums up Easter better than I ever could: “In Christ Alone” http://www.gettymusic.com/hymns-inchristalone.aspx?fb_action_ids=141872605986196&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582 I just listened to it again, and wept. God be with you this Holy Week!

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When the Bible Doesn’t “Feel” True

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton When the Bible doesn’t “feel” true, God understands.  He knows we sometimes feel like withered grass. BIG disappointment yesterday (regarding my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and housing). But, a good friend reminded me to focus on God, knowing … Continue reading →

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Christian Books that can Entertain AND Uplift You

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Christa Upton

The “new and improved” version of my children’s mystery The Library Thief is coming to Amazon Kindle soon.  More below! Marji Laine at Faith Driven Fiction invited me to a fun “blog hop”!  You can check out Marji’s answers to … Continue reading →

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Quirks

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Christa Upton

So why do I keep changing the photo at the top of my website?  Because I get tired of looking at the same one!   🙂 Also it’s because when I am literally too tired to do anything but sit on … Continue reading →

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Funny about Blogging….

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Christa Upton

I’m a little off the normal topics today, but I wanted to share this funny thing (funny to me, at least). First of all, I’m so un-technical that to me, “cookies” mean yummy things with chocolate chips in them, “trackbacks” … Continue reading →

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When the Tough Times Never (Seem to) End

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Christa Upton

Psalm 13:1-2 “To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. “How long, O Lord?  Will You forget me forever?  How long will You hide Your face from me? “How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in … Continue reading →

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Here’s some of that Honesty I Promised You

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton In my very first blog post http://www.blackhillspicturebooks.com/2012/11/11/welcome-to-my-new-blog/ , I told you I was going to be honest.  Actually, I am always honest to the best of my ability, but now I will share some “painful” honesty. I wrote … Continue reading →

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11 Excellent Things God has Brought out of my MCS

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Christa Upton

I’m back (I think)!  I may have to quit blogging again when we actually move, but in the meantime, I have too much to say.  🙂   (Yes, I’m one of those bloggers who will never run out of things … Continue reading →

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