When Life Happens

I love this verse in Ecclesiastes.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

Now, don’t get me wrong. I believe reading is for every season. The amount of reading, however, may vary.

Currently, the first floor of my house is undergoing a remodel, so I am living in a construction zone. My mom fell victim to hackers, so I have been out of town.

I am also trying to keep track of two young adult sons who live in different states. Oh yeah, and I write books in my spare time while ministering at church.

Jesus keeps me grounded and sane. His Word and our conversations have me encouraged in my faith. But I haven’t had much time to read.

Recently, I read the recent releases of some friends. I promised myself that I would never review a book unless I had read it, so I managed to finish their books. This is great because they all write in different genres under the Christian Fiction umbrella.

I also committed to judge for a contest, and I fulfilled my commitment. Judging always exposes me to different genres and authors. I can get in a rut and only read similar storylines.

With everything going on right now, I do find it relaxing to take time away from screens and sit in a chair and page through a book. Paper books are a favorite of mine. My go-to storylines include Westerns, mail order brides, trapped by a storm, and of course, Bible heroes. Add a little romance and I will have a relaxed smile on my face.

What is your go-to storyline for busy periods in your life?

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Meet Barbara

Barbara M. Britton lives in Southeast, Wisconsin and loves the snow—when it accumulates under three inches. She writes Christian romantic adventures for teens and adults from Bible Times to present-day USA. Barbara has a nutrition degree from Baylor University but loves to dip healthy strawberries in chocolate.

You can find out more about Barbara and her books on her website or her BRRC author page.