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June 13, 2023 by Tricia Goyer 7 Comments

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A palpable energy fills the air as the warm sun kisses our faces, and the gentle breeze whispers through the towering pines. Ah, the glorious summers of Montana, where time seemingly stands still, and nature paints an enchanting tapestry of wilderness. Can you feel it? The allure of open skies, untamed rivers, and majestic mountains beckons us to embark on unforgettable adventures.

Our souls yearn for the crackling campfires, the exhilaration of casting a line into crystal-clear waters, and the thrill of hiking through lush forests with vibrant flora and fauna.

Now, picture yourself standing at the edge of a pristine alpine lake, its glassy surface reflecting the snow-capped peaks surrounding it. The sun’s warmth caresses your skin as you take a deep breath, inhaling the scent of wildflowers dancing in the breeze. The melody of nature’s symphony fills your ears—the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, and the distant rumble of a cascading waterfall.

Can you picture moments spent horseback riding through rolling meadows, feeling the powerful rhythm of the horse beneath you as you traverse the open range?

Montana’s summers are an invitation to awaken the adventurer within, embrace the call of the wild and embark on a journey of discovery. From Glacier National Park’s breathtaking landscapes to the hidden gems within the Bob Marshall Wilderness, this treasure trove of nature’s wonders will leave you spellbound.

But fret not, fellow wanderers! If Montana is not on your travel agenda, the beauty and excitement of Montana still await. Through the pages of a novel, you can ignite the flame of wanderlust within your soul.

So, dust off your hiking boots, grab your fishing rod, and prepare to lose yourself in the untamed glory of Montana’s wilderness. The journey awaits!

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More about Beyond the Gray Mountains

Finding Home. Finding Faith.

He craves the stage. She wants a simple life. But when love sparks, what world will win?

She just wants to marry the man she loves…

Marianna Sommer always dreamed of a simple Amish wedding, but there’s nothing simple about marrying rock star Ben Stone. She loves him—but what about her traditions?

Ben loves Marianna, but he has secrets that stand between him and his happy ending. His solution-go to the high mountains and search for answers.

Trouble lurks in the High Mountains…

It’ll take a miracle to make it back alive when Ben finds himself in over his head.

And suddenly, Marianna doesn’t care what the wedding looks like…as long as Ben makes it home…

But if he does…and she discovers his secrets…what sacrifices will she make to save…and marry…the man she loves?

Secrets. Trouble. Sacrifice…Miracles. What will it take for love to survive?

“I can always count on Tricia Goyer to draw me into her story world. She deftly writes characters I can root for right to the very end. Treat yourself to a great Goyer read!” -Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Even Forever and All She Ever Dreamed

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If you are looking for a story with deep themes and heart-warming characters you’ll fall in love with, check out Beyond the Gray Mountains.
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After devouring the first three of Tricia Goyer’s Big Sky novels (Beside Still Waters, Along Wooded Paths, and Beyond Hope’s Valley), it was very satisfying to get to read this one. Of course, there are still obstacles for Ben and Marianna to overcome, but Goyer does a great job of helping them work through the challenges. Lots of plot twists, but great resolution. — Mugget

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In Beyond the Gray Mountains, Tricia did not disappoint. From the very beginning, the reader is thrown into the lives of the Amish community in West Kootenai, Montana and you’ll find yourself wrapped up in the struggles of living life according to the Amish ways and the worldly ways. It’s more than just Marianna and Ben who find themselves torn between two worlds.

I listened to the audiobook and absolutely LOVED narrator MacKenzie Koppa. — Kate Angelo

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February 13, 2023 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

More Big Sky Amish Books

You’ve asked and I’ve listened! I’m releasing more Big Sky Amish novels!

I’m so excited to announce the pre-order campaign for not one but TWO of my upcoming books in the Big Sky Amish series—Beyond the Gray Mountains (releasing February 28) & On the Golden Cliffs (releasing March 21)! (Pre-order information will be coming for Under the Blue Skies later this summer!)

On the Golden Cliffs was written by my friend (and assistant) Christen Krumm. It’s about a social media star who falls from grace and ends up in an Amish community in Montana. While there, she meets an Amishman who has a secret of his own that could threaten his livelihood if it gets out. And, of course, they fall in love — with a lot of mishaps along the way. It’s such a cute story and I love it so much — I know you will too!

Paperback Preorder Campaign

For the paperback pre-order, we’ve teamed up with Bookish, an indie bookstore in Arkansas.

FOR BEYOND THE GRAY MOUNTAINS
*The first 100 preorders from Bookish will receive a signed bookmark AND a signed bookplate.
*The first 50 preorders will receive a gorgeous Montana sticker for your computer, phone case, or favorite water bottle
*The first 25 preorders will receive a Montana postcard.
*All paperback preorders will also receive the digital items.

FOR ON THE GOLDEN CLIFFS
*Every copy of On the Golden Cliffs preordered from Bookish, will be signed and personalized (if wished, please note in your email to Bookish if you want personalization).
*The first 100 preorders will receive a bookmark with a QR code that leads readers to a secret landing page with exclusive preorder goodies.
*The first 50 preorders will receive an On the Golden Cliffs Montana sticker.
*The first 25 preorders will receive a Montana postcard (different from the Beyond the Gray Mountains postcard!)
*All paperback preorders will also receive the digital items.

When you click the link below, it will pop up with an email — include the title (Beyond the Gray Mountains and/or On the Golden Cliffs), quantity wanted of each, and shipping address. The wonderful book people at Bookish will follow up with you with an invoice.

CLICK HERE TO PREORDER THE PAPERBACK FROM BOOKISH

Digital Preorder Campaign

FOR BEYOND THE GRAY MOUNTAINS
All digital preorders of Beyond the Gray Mountains will receive:
*An annotated chapter
*A map of the Big Sky Amish world
*Exclusive Beyond the Gray Mountains lock screens

FOR ON THE GOLDEN CLIFFS
All digital preorders of On the Golden Cliffs will receive:
*An annotated chapter
*A map of the Big Sky Amish world
*Exclusive On the Golden Cliffs lock screens

*All digital goodies will be sent after the release*

CLICK HERE TO PREORDER BEYOND THE GRAY MOUNTAINS

CLICK HERE TO PREORDER ON THE GOLDEN CLIFFS

One Last Step!

Once you’ve preordered, click the box below to sign up for the preorder goodies!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE BEYOND THE GRAY MOUNTAINS PREORDER GOODIES

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ON THE GOLDEN CLIFFS PREORDER GOODIES

But that’s not all!

The first 100 preorders will also be entered for two $200 prize packages of Montana-themed gifts! (How cute are these things?! And this is just a sample of the amazingness!)

January 2, 2021 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

Last Day to Get the FREE eBook of Beside Still Waters!

Today is the LAST DAY to get the FREE eBook of Beside Still Waters, the first book in my Big Sky series. You can also get Along Wooded Paths for only .99 and Beyond Hopes Valley for just 1.99. I’m so excited to offer this amazing sale on one of my favorite series to start the year out. I hope it blesses you!

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Raised among the Amish of Indiana, 18-year-old Marianna Sommer plans to get baptized into the church, marry Aaron Zook, and set up life in the only community she has ever known. But when her older brother chooses the world’s path following his rumschpringe, and a younger sibling begins showing interest in Englisch ways, Marianna’s parents move the family to Montana.

Although she is also in her rumschpringe years and not obligated to move, Marianna makes the journey to dutifully help her mother who is expecting another child. Surprisingly, from strangers on the cross-country train ride to the less rigid stance of the new Montana community, many Englisch influences awaken within Marianna—and even her father—the desire to pursue a deeper kind of joy and love for God.

After an accidental death, Marianna tells her friend Ben a defining story about the Sommer family, and his response further illumines the active relationship God seeks with His followers.

In due time, she learns the move from Indiana was not about losing anything, but finding out who God really is. Despite all the shake-ups, Marianna feels a sweet peace, like still waters, in her soul.

This stunning Amish romance showcases the impact of God’s love, grace and desire to deepen his relationship with us. As a part of the Big Sky Novel series, these tales of love among small Amish communities will entice you to rejoice in the wholesome romances of the characters.

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Not only can you get the Beside Still Water for FREE today, but you can also grab Along Wooded Paths.

A wonderful story about the Amish and the way they live their lives by the writings of the Bible. Readers will delight in this.—RT Book Reviews

A sweet, tender tale that’s sure to please readers. Amish fiction fans will be wanting more from Ms. Goyer!—AmishHearts.com

All she wanted was a simple Amish life . . .

But now Marianna Sommer finds herself depending on Englisch neighbors. Although proud of living apart from the world, she and her newly relocated Amish family have discovered that life in the remote mountains of Montana requires working together.

As Marianna begins helping those different from herself—and receiving their help—her heart contemplates two directions. She’s torn between the Amish man from Indiana whom she has long planned on marrying and the friendly Englischer who models a closer walk with God than she’s ever seen before.
Who should have young Marianna’s heart? What is God asking her to sacrifice? Her traditions? Her community? The answer is found along the wooded paths.

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Marianna’s story isn’t over yet. Walk to the end of her journey in Beyond Hopes Valley.

After an extended stay in a small Montana community, where Amish traditions are different than in her home state of Indiana, Marianna Sommer returns home for two reasons;

First, to help her brother and his girlfriend prepare for a baby and their lovely wedding.

Second, to plan her own wedding to Aaron Zook—a marriage she’s been dreaming about ever since childhood. And yet, although she had missed the idyllic farms and families of her upbringing, Marianna is surprised that Indiana is somehow making her long now for Montana.

As months pass, secrets that were hidden in winter’s frozen grasp thaw and take on a life of their own. The truths about a child, about a past romantic relationship, and about God’s plans are being revealed. Walking through a valley of questions, Marianna must hold on to hope as she decides where and with whom her heart truly belongs.

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December 2, 2020 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Must Try Recipe: Sherry’s Best Pecan Pie Recipe

I love Sherry Gore’s recipes–I mean, they are beyond delicious! So I was so excited to be able to publish some of her recipes in my book Made With Love. Today, I want to share with you a favorite of mine. Enjoy Sherry’s Best Pecan Pie Recipe.

Sherry’s Best Pecan Pie Recipe PDF

Sherry’s Best Pecan Pie Recipe (from Made With Love)

Filling Ingredients:

3 large eggs, beaten

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 cup pecan halves

For the crust use one 9-inch unbaked pastry pie crust

vanilla ice cream (optional)

To prepare:

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, sugar, butter, alt, corn syrup, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into pie crust. Reserve 1/4 cup of filling. Top with pecan halves. Pour reserved filling over the top of the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes.

For the garnish:

Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Want more recipes? Check out 7 Amish Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Table

Get your free printable including Sherry’s Best Pecan Pie Recipe over there.

Check out Made with Love:

A Dash of Love, a Pinch of Hope, and a Whole Lot of Good Cooking Lovina Miller should be thrilled. Pinecraft, Florida, has everything a young Amish woman could ask for: sun, sand, volleyball games, and evening singings in the park. But Pinecraft lacks the one thing Lovina desperately wants—a pie shop of her own. She longs for a place to gather with the community and serve the treat she loves. A young carpenter named Noah Yoder strolls into her life and offers a way to make her dream come true. But before Noah and Lovina can build a shop—and a life—together, they must each face heartaches from the past. Is their new love stronger than their regrets? Find inspiration, romance, and authentic Amish recipes for everyone’s favorite food—pie! Includes Sherry’s Best Pecan Pie Recipe. Buy the Book HERE.

June 17, 2019 by Tricia Goyer 1 Comment

End of Summer (or anytime) Cookie Recipe

During the summer my kids are like little mice–always in the kitchen scurrying around to find a snack. They especially love a sweet summer treat. Of course, chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for us so I thought I’d share a cookie recipe guest post from Lathe Weymouth. Now that we are ending summer, your little mice will still love this as a school snack. Or really, who doesn’t love these ANYTIME!?

Be sure to give it a try and let me know what you think!

Everyone’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

In my family, there is one recipe book to end all recipe books. It is the last word on cookery. This wonderful book contains numerous recipes requiring bathtub-size mixing bowls and is the only place where I’ve ever found the instructions necessary to make both Butter Soup (what???), Head Cheese, and Pickled Pigs Feet.

The cookbook is called The Mennonite Treasury of Recipes (A Canadian Best-Seller), and today I’m here to share with you my family’s favorite treat as featured in the Treasury. Don’t worry, it’s not Head Cheese. It’s a recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies which I’ve made countless times. They’re by far my husband’s favorite baked good, and I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like these cookies. I generally make them in batches of 5 dozen, and they’re gone within one or two days. Without further ado, here is the recipe for Everyone’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies. As you can see, it’s what we call a “scratch and sniff” cookie recipe around here.

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Everyone’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Author: Mrs. Eleanor Neustaedter

From “The Mennonite Treasury of Recipes”

Ingredients

1 cup shortening (I use butter)
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 package chocolate chips
½ cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut if desired
2 cups oatmeal

Instructions

Cream shortening/butter.
Add sugars gradually.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
Sift flour, salt and soda and add to creamed mixture.
Add nuts, chocolate chips and oatmeal last.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets and bake in a 350-degree oven for 12 minutes.

This cookie recipe, as printed in the Mennonite Treasury, makes about 2.5 dozen cookies. If you want to make 5 like I do, you’ll have to double the recipe. To add a copy of the Mennonite Treasury to your cookbook library, you can purchase a copy here. It’s somewhat pricy, as it’s hard to find but well worth the money if you ask me. All the recipes are tried and true, submitted by Mennonite homemakers. Credit for this chocolate chip cookie recipe goes to Mrs. Eleanor Neustaedter in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Want to save the recipe in your Pinterest? You can find it here on my Pinterest board for Delish Desserts!

~Tricia

The Essential Amish Cookbook

Taste the goodness of Amish life.

Bestselling cookbook author and food columnist Lovina Eicher brings together the best of Amish cooking in The Essential Amish Cookbook: Everyday Recipes from Farm and Pantry. Join Eicher as she shares traditional Amish recipes along with her own kitchen tips and secrets. Growing up, Eicher learned to cook and bake at an early age alongside her mother, longtime columnist and Amish cookbook author Elizabeth Coblentz, and has put those skills to use in her own Amish kitchen as she cooks for her eight children.

The easy-to-follow, authentic recipes you’ll find in The Essential Amish Cookbook are prepared every day in countless homes in Old Order Amish communities across North America. Many of the more than 100 recipes are richly illustrated with step-by-step photographs to help you learn Amish cooking just as if you were in Lovina’s kitchen. From hearty main dishes to substantial sides—plus a generous sampling of scrumptious cakes, pies, cookies, and other delectable desserts—learn how to make the hearty, simple dishes that the Amish cook together and serve at home, church services, and weddings.

In a fast-food, digital world, the book’s colorful photos and conversational tone provide a real taste of Amish life and invite you to slow down. Your family will come to love her Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread, Rhubarb Juice, Roast Beef with Veggies, Oven Crusted Chicken, pickles, jams, and so much more. Experience the simple joys of Amish life—food, faith and family!

I can’t wait to try out Lovina’s Loaded Potato Soup! It looks amazing.

You can grab a copy of the book here: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | MennoMedia

And don’t miss Lovina at her upcoming book signings (updates on any new tour dates can be found on Lovina’s Amish Kitchen Facebook page):

May 19 – Better World Books – 6-8 p.m.
215 S Main St,
Goshen, IN 46526

May 20 – Barnes and Noble – 12 – 3 p.m.
University Park Mall
6501 North Grape Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545

Lovina Eicher is author of the syndicated column, Lovina’s Amish Kitchen, which appears in 40 newspapers around the United States and on a weekly blog maintain by her editors. She is the author of several cookbooks. Lovina and her husband have eight children and live in rural Michigan.

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November 10, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 5 Comments

How to Live a Slow{er} & More Peaceful Life

Too often we rush through life. We speed through our neighborhoods and cities without truly seeing what we’re passing. We don’t have time for friends, and because of that when we truly need a friend no one is around. In the Amish community, travel is done at the speed of a buggy. They attend church with those who live closest to them. They help a neighbor, knowing they will have a day when help is needed. And because of that, peace comes. It’s peaceful to wave at a friend as your buggy travels past her home. It’s even more peaceful knowing that your friend has your back.

What inspiration can we get from the Amish to live a slower and more peaceful life?

Decide what’s important.

Make a list of three things important to your family, your job, and in your life. Years ago my husband and I decided to make dinnertime a priority. We gather our children (and sometimes friends) around the dinner table nearly every night. We protect our evenings. We don’t sign up our kids for many activities because knowing the people around the dinner table is more important. What is important to you? Too often we fill our days with too much and because of this we are always in a hurry. When you focus on the most important things you’ll give up much busyness.

Do less each day {yet invite others to join you}.

Efficiency and accomplishment are prized in our society, but crossing off a to-do list isn’t as meaningful as connecting with others. The Amish appreciate family farms because they’re able to work side-by-side with their children. Even preschoolers are taught how to work and have responsibilities. Mothers don’t hurry through a chore. They do it at child-speed, knowing that their child’s help will someday lighten their load. The Amish also gather for tasks, such as canning, cooking, and quilting. They focus on one big thing and do it together. This brings peace to their schedule and their hearts.

Simplify your choices.

The Amish wear the same type of clothing. They don’t fill their lives with media entertainment. They cook the same recipes that their parents and grandparents cooked, which means they don’t waste time trying new things. It takes time to make choices, to try new things, and to follow the latest fads. Instead, pick fashion based on function rather than fads. Make a small list of favorite recipes. Spend time with a few favorite books. You’ll be surprised by how much time you’ll find!

Be thankful.

Instead of being busy trying to get more things—or feeling anxious by what we don’t have—thankfulness brings an inner joy. Today try a new phrase, “I have all I need, and I thank God for that.” God had given us so much, and when we take time to thank Him peace comes.

How do you slow down and welcome peace into your daily routine? Share in the comment section below!

In this nonstop world, here are 4 ways to live a slower & more peaceful life? via @TriciaGoyer

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September 27, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Multiple Choice Interview | Amish Reader

I recently had the pleasure of visiting AmishReader.com to answer a fun multiple-choice interview and to celebrate the release of Sewn with Joy. Read the interview below and make sure to enter their giveaway of a Whirley-Pop popcorn popper gift set, a $25 Amazon.com gift card, and two copies of Sewn with Joy! To get your name in the drawing, fill out the form HERE!)

Interview with Tricia Goyer: Multiple Choice

1. The tastiest topping for popcorn is…

Butter
Caramel
Nothing—it’s good all by itself!
Something spicy

Tricia explains: I love buttery (and salty) movie house popcorn. It’s really the only time I get it, but then I SPLURGE!

2. The way you’d most like to be involved in a TV show is by…

Acting
Directing
Scriptwriting
Binge-watching

Tricia explains: I’ve actually worked on a script before and it’s fun! But I’d never want to get in front of the camera!

3. The character from Sewn with Joy who most resembles you is…

Joy
Matthew
Elizabeth
Alicia

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Sewn with Joy

Sometimes Dreams Come Together
One Piece at a Time

Joy Miller wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mother—especially now that her relationship with Matthew Slagel, the bishop’s son, was deepening. But when a television crew rolls into Pinecraft, Florida, to film a new show about the Amish, tension threatens to rip apart their relationship…and the entire Amish community.

Joy is initially hired to sew costumes for the show, but she soon finds herself becoming increasingly involved in the production—a fact that upsets Matthew and his father. Yet the more Joy befriends the Englischer production crew, the more she senses God working in their lives through her. Can she turn her back on this opportunity to share God’s love? Will she and Matthew somehow be able to stitch together their dreams for the future?

Experience love, heartbreak, and hope in this sweet story of two worlds uniting in unexpected ways.

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September 1, 2016 by Tricia Goyer 2 Comments

Shortcake For Fresh Strawberries

Happy day! The latest book in the Pinecraft Pie Shop series releases TODAY!! To celebrate I’m sharing a delicious recipe for strawberry shortcake from my co-author, Sherry Gore. Check out Sewn with Joy and the other books in the series for more Amish recipes.

Shortcake For Fresh Strawberries

1 cup butter
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups whole milk
whipped cream for topping

Preheat oven to 350*F.

In a large bowl, crumble the butter, flour and sugar together until crumbs are fine and even textured. Add baking powder and milk, mixing until well blended. Batter will be lumpy. Pour into greased 15×10-inch jelly roll pan or, for a thicker shortcake, use a greased 13×9-inch pan.

Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Spoon sugared strawberries over thick slices of shortcake and stack; the higher the better.

Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

Celebrate the release of ‘Sewn with Joy’ with a yummy recipe on @triciagoyer’s blog!

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Sewn with Joy

Sometimes Dreams Come Together
One Piece at a Time

Experience love, heartbreak, and hope in this sweet story of two worlds uniting in unexpected ways.

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May 12, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

May Flowers

The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come. SONG OF SONGS 2:12

In late spring and summer you can find many auctions in Amish communities. In Hazleton, Iowa, flower and produce auctions are held on Tuesdays and Fridays. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the term for the annual auction is “mud sale.” This is an appropriate name since the ground is thawing after winter and the thousands of people who attend, looking for bargains, make their imprints.

People attend Amish auctions looking for quilts, lumber, produce, flowers, antiques, and used items. Some of these auctions make money to benefit the local town. On the second Saturday of June every year, the small Amish community in Rexford, Montana, has an auction that raises money for their Amish school. They’re also raising money to put a fire station in their area.

When flowers bloom in Amish gardens, they are bundled into bouquets and sold at auction. The quilts that have been stitched and the cupboards that have been built in warm homes and shops during the winter months now are out in the warm spring air, waiting for bidding to begin.

What do you look forward to in spring? Not only does spring bring new life blooming in the world around us, but spring also brings freshness and new hope to our hearts. The season is a reminder that even though some days are dark, sun-shine and flowers will come again, as we read in Song of Songs 2:11: “Look, the winter is past, and the rains are over and gone.”

Are you going through a dark time in your life? Remember that God can bring light into your darkness as surely as He brings the light of spring-time after the dark days of winter. Thank God for the answers and hope that will come in His perfect timing.

If you’re finding joy in a bright season of your life, don’t take it for granted. Use this time to reach out to someone else. Share a bouquet of flowers with a friend who’s having a hard day or going through illness or some other difficulty. Share with your friend what God has done in your life.

Dear heavenly Father, I thank You for the spring flowers that come after seasons of cold, darkness, mud, and rain. Show me someone with whom I can share a bit of Your sunshine today.

If you’re finding joy in a bright season of life, don’t take it for granted @TriciaGoyer

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Excerpt from The One Year Book of Amish Peace.

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In our instantly connected world, it’s surprisingly easy to lose our connection to God. This devotional taps Amish wisdom in order to help us draw closer to God and hear his voice. In The One Year Book of Amish Peace, you’ll get a daily taste of Amish values and wisdom. Tricia Goyer shares her fascination with the Amish in a way that will inspire and encourage believers to carve out more time in each day to listen to God and experience his presence. This daily devotional contains interesting facts about the Amish, recipes, and information about the way the Amish handle money, rear their children, and center their lives on faith in God. You’ll be inspired to slow down and find ways to simplify so that you, too, can experience God in the ordinary.

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March 1, 2016 by Tricia Goyer Leave a Comment

Planted with Hope Release Day!

Happy day! Planted with Hope, book two of The Pinecraft Pie Shop series, releases TODAY! Here’s a little bit about the book:

When Hope Miller is offered the plot of land behind the Me, Myself, and Pie shop to start a garden, she jumps at the chance. Finally—some space away from her four sisters! But everyone in town seems to have an opinion about what she should grow and how she should grow it. When the widower schoolteacher, Jonas Sutter, asks if his students at the Amish school can help turn the plot into a community garden, Hope only halfheartedly agrees, wondering if she will ever get the peace and quiet she craves. And will she get anything to grow?

The stories of friendship, community, and unexpected love within these pages will plant real seeds of hope within your heart.

I can’t wait for you to get to know Hope and “visit” Pinecraft with me and Sherry Gore!

In case you haven’t read the first book in The Pinecraft Pie Shop series, you’re in luck! Made with Love is on sale for $2.99!

You can purchase the e-book from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or CBD.

One of the things I love about writing the Pinecraft Pieshop Series is all the wonderful food that finds itself within the pages of these novels. Here are two recipes from Made with Love you will want to make again and again. Plus, while your tasty treat is baking, you can read away and get lost in sunny Pinecraft. But don’t forget to listen for the oven timer!