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Coming Soon! Eternal Springs: Joy Found in the Book of John (Floren)

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  Bruce Floren's book, Eternal Springs: Joy Found in the Book of John, to be released soon. Book Description: What if joy isn’t optional in the Christian life—but essential? For many, religion feels heavy, demanding, and joyless. Yet Jesus promised life “to the full.” In Eternal Springs, the author draws from his deeply personal journey of leaving faith behind to pursue happiness, where he ultimately discovered that true joy could only be found by returning to Christ. Rooted in the Gospel of John and shaped by decades of lived experience, this book uncovers a vibrant, Spirit-led understanding of joy—not as shallow emotion, but as the divine energy that fuels love, grace, fruitfulness, and spiritual vitality. This is Christianity rediscovered: Joy that sustains rather than distracts Faith that overflows rather than burdens A life that becomes an attractive aroma to the glory of God Eternal Springs is for seekers, believers, and anyone who has ever wondered if there is more to fait...
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🐾 How My Cat Made Me a Better Artist

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  Art isn’t just about technique. It’s about perception, rhythm, and the courage to follow a strange idea into the unknown. My cat lives that every day. He doesn’t paint. He doesn’t sculpt. He doesn’t write. But he creates — with movement, mood, and a flair for dramatic composition. Here’s what he taught me: Observe deeply. A cat notices everything — the flicker of light, the shift in tone, the way a shadow moves across the floor. I started seeing more, and drawing from it. Follow the impulse. Cats don’t second-guess. They leap, they chase, they pounce. I learned to trust my creative instincts instead of overthinking them. Embrace imperfection. A cat will knock over the paint water, walk across the sketch, and sit on the canvas. I stopped fighting mess and started integrating it. Create with presence. Cats don’t multitask. They focus. I began to make art with full attention — no distractions, no rush, just immersion. Mood is part of the medium. A cat’s posture, gaze, and...
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Morning Prayer: Meriba and Masah

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  From Morning Prayer: “ Today, listen to the voice of the Lord; do not grow stubborn as your fathers did in the wilderness when at Meriba and Masah they challenged me and provoked me although they had seen all of my works. ” [Psalm 95] There’s something about those two names — Meribah and Massah — that always feels like a sigh rising up from the page. Not a scolding sigh, but the kind that comes when someone remembers a hard moment and says, “We’ve been here before.” They’re wilderness words. Dry words. Words from a place where people were tired and frightened and not at their best. And maybe that’s why they still echo. Because we know those places too. Meribah: the place of quarreling. Massah: the place of testing. Two names for one moment when fear got the upper hand and trust slipped through the fingers. What moves me is that the psalm doesn’t say, “Don’t be like them.” It simply says, “Don’t let your heart harden the way theirs did.” As if the real danger isn’t thirst or fear ...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox, which reached #151 in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. From Amazon: Customers find the book provides brilliant insight into inattentive ADHD, with one customer noting it's a wonderful informative read for children with the condition. The book is easy to read and customers consider it a must-read. They appreciate its pacing, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for both parents and teachers. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practical strategies Andrew learns to manage his A...
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