Stitches Thru Time: Jodie Wolfe

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

A Final Farewell

Hi! Jodie Wolfe here. It's been almost seven years since Crystal Barnes and I started this blog. It's hard to believe how quickly those years have flown by. We've had a number of authors who helped to keep the website up and running. Thank you to all who have been a part of Stitches Thru Time - the writers, our guests, and most importantly our readers.

While we no longer plan to keep the blog running, you still can find us online:

Carole Brown

Catherine Castle

Angela K Couch Newsletter

Heidi Main

Linda Matchett

Shirley Raye Redmond

Amber Schamel

Terri Wangard

Jodie Wolfe

Thank you for your support through the years! May God bless you!

Monday, April 20, 2020

Press On

Let us acknowledge the Lord;
    let us press on to acknowledge him.
As surely as the sun rises,
    he will appear;
he will come to us like the winter rains,
    like the spring rains that water the earth.

Hosea 6:3 (NIV)

My husband and I are in our fifth week of working/staying home. It isn’t a whole lot different for me since being at home is my normal operating procedure. It is something new for my husband though. We’re blessed he has a job that enables him to work from home.

Perhaps you’re like us in that our days seem to all blur together. It’s hard to tell which day of the week it is since we don’t have any normal activities we’re going to. Not that we had a lot. But going to choir practice midweek, church and Sunday school on Sundays, with a sprinkling of activities throughout the month made the weeks and even days go faster.

Only the Lord knows what’s still ahead of us. I’m so thankful to know He’s in control. We can trust Him with our future. We’re able to hold on, because we know our Lord can be trusted.

But I don’t want to merely hold on… I also want to press on. I want others to see through me the hope we have in the Lord. We may live in unprecedented times, but we know WHO is in control. Press On. Put your faith in God. Ask Him to help and encourage you. Keep trusting the Lord. He’s got this.

Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Romance Writers of America (RWA), and COMPEL Training. She's been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests. A former columnist for Home School Enrichment magazine, her articles can be found online at: Crosswalk, Christian Devotions, and Heirloom Audio. She's a contributor and co-founder of Stitches Thru Time blog. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com.

Monday, March 30, 2020

Fear Not

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

We're living in unprecedented times. I imagine, like me, you never thought you'd be seeing a global pandemic. It was never on the horizon I envisioned. Thousands getting sick and dying. A virus that is quite contagious and takes a couple weeks before symptoms show. I imagine many are afraid, worrying about their health, their jobs, whether or not they can find the supplies they need, etc.

I am comforted by this scripture in Isaiah. God knew about COVID-19 well before it even became an issue for the first patient who contracted it. I rest in the fact that I serve a trustworthy God. He knows the future, and I can trust Him (Proverbs 3:5-6) to have me in the palm of His hand. (Isaiah 49:16)

With some of my health issues, I'm in one of those vulnerable groups. I am assured that no matter what happens, God is in control. If I get sick, He'll be with me. If I get sick and die, it's a bonus for me. To die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) Because I'm a believer and follower of Christ, I know that when I die, I will spend eternity with my Heavenly Father.

Now is not the time to fear, but to trust God. If you haven't ever made a personal decision to follow Him and ask Him into your heart, today is the day. Don't delay. He's calling out to you. Are you ready to seek Him?

Thursday, February 27, 2020

The Major's Daughter by Regina Jennings

Ever since I had the opportunity to visit Oklahoma with my mother-in-law and learn some of it's history, I've loved to read books set there. This one was of particular interest since it's set during one of Oklahoma's races for land, which I also wrote about in my book, To Claim Her Heart.

I loved the way Regina delved into the hard work and determination it took to not only compete for the land, but also to build and improve on it. She also highlighted some of the disputes over property that occurred during this time period. I found her new book to be a fun read. I can tell that the author spent a bit of time researching and it showed seamlessly throughout her story.

If you love learning about some of the real events from our Nation's history as well as a fun romance, you'll be sure to enjoy The Major's Daughter.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Author interview with Jodie Wolfe

So excited to visit with Jodie Wolfe, as she is one of our own here at Stitches Thru Time. A huge congratulations on the recent release of her book, Taming Julia:

In 1875, Kansas bachelor Drew Montgomery's sole desire is to serve God, but his congregation's ultimatum that he marry or leave, forces him to advertise for a wife by proxy.

Jules Walker strides into Drew's life wearing breeches and toting a gun and saddle--more cowboy than bride. After years on the trail, she's not exactly wife material, but she longs for home and family, and will do anything to ensure Drew never discovers what she really is.

What made you decide to become a writer?

I fell in love with writing when I was in grade school. In 2nd grade we had an assignment to write a poem. I wrote about my favorite thing in the world at the time - Snoopy. Soon after, I started creating little stories. I was hooked. I knew when I grew up I wanted to be a writer.

Where did the inspiration for your latest book come from?

I've always been intrigued by the whole mail-order bride possibility. How could a woman answer an advertisement, choosing to leave all she'd known in order to take a chance on love and find a new path in life? How did she choose to leave the familiar and step into the unknown with someone she'd never met?

The more I studied stories and clippings from the past, the more my mind kept spinning with ideas. What would happen if a pastor was dictated by his congregation that if he wanted to keep his job, he had to find a wife by a certain time? What if the wife he advertised for was completely different than what he expected? How would he handle it? That nugget of an idea is what spurred the inspiration for Taming Julia.

How does your faith and spirituality work in with your writing?

My faith in God is just part of my everyday life, so it naturally comes out in my writing as well. My characters struggle like I struggle. You'll find them often praying or calling out to God for answers to their problems.

What do you want readers to come away with after reading your books?

That true hope can only be found in Christ. He is the greatest encouragement in my life, along with my husband.

What is one of your favorite scenes in Taming Julia?

One of my favorite scenes takes place later in the book. I can't share a lot about it so I don't spoil it for you, but it takes place in Texas. My husband's aunt and uncle live next door to the area I wrote about, so they were a tremendous help with being accurate in my description. Then a couple years ago while visiting them, we got special permission so I could see it first-hand. It's in the hill country of Texas where an unexpected gorge has been carved out because of a waterway.

What is your favorite thing about where you live?

I live between two sets of mountains. From our house we can see both of them. We have a state college in our town, along with Amish farmers, and rural countryside. It's a nice mix and very little traffic. I can make it across town in about ten minutes, depending on traffic lights and school buses. :)

What are you working on next?

I'm working on two books - a sequel to Taming Julia (part of the Burrton Springs Brides series), as well as a book set in the town where I live dealing with belonging entitled, Hannah's Quest.