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By Ross Cluver / September 3, 2025

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On Stories and the Sovereignty of God

By Kaylisa Montijo / August 18, 2025

Two things have solidified my understanding of the sovereignty of God. The first was a Seminary class on the theology of prayer. The second was writing a novel. The Seminary class makes sense. Praying was literally part of my homework. And the more I sought God in prayer, the more attuned I was to the…

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Lessons From Christian Fiction

By Kaylisa Montijo / July 25, 2025

One of my favorite parts about school was (and still is) reading. I loved when my teachers would read to the whole class, and I loved going to the library to choose a book to read myself. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis was a favorite of mine, and the entire series now graces…

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For the Child Still in You: Why Grown-Ups Need Children’s Books Too

By Kaylisa Montijo / July 13, 2025

As an author of chapter books and middle grade novels, I often get the question, “What ages are your books written for?” Usually, I’ll say something like, “They’re written for kids ages seven to thirteen, but I’ve had teenagers and adults enjoy them too—as long as you don’t mind reading stories about twelve-year-olds!” I’ll admit…

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“Wow. What A Story!”

By Kaylisa Montijo / July 3, 2025

Do you ever finish a book and just sit there, sort of shell shocked by the way the author built the intricate world, developed an unpredictable plot, and made that tiny, seemingly insignificant detail from chapter one somehow the answer to everything? I like to joke that if a book leaves you pondering your entire…

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