<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DGC-Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore heartfelt journeys through our captivating stories.]]></description><link>https://www.dgc-books.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:58:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dgc-books.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Never Give Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[One tiny step at a time “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”— Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) Too often, I'm in a hurry to learn things. I get ahead of myself, and in my rush, I miss important lessons along the way. Then, when things don't come as quickly or easily as I'd hoped, frustration sets in—and too often, I've been tempted to give up. Over the past several months, I've...]]></description><link>https://www.dgc-books.com/post/never-give-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4bfd7462042fa0a5886fb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:15:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_122a05a9aaeb43baab0c304a7781f423~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deb Christensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Book, A New Beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[She came to Journeys End looking for family. She never expected someone would want her gone. It's official: Journeys End - Book 1 in The Journeys End Saga is available on Kindle!  I made a last-minute cover change to give it a better look and feel and set the theme for the follow-on books.  About the Book Fifteen-year-old Gini has lost everything — her mother to tragedy, her father to fear, and her hope to the road. Searching for the uncle she barely remembers, she wanders into the small town...]]></description><link>https://www.dgc-books.com/post/a-new-book-a-new-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9e6692dc1ddd4aee011cc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:36:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3802b_8425a40c20aa4805b434556d03859802~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deb Christensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding peace]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Bible, "Let there be light" were the very first words God spoke, and Moses recorded them.  And there was light, and it was good. And it is still good today. Along with the rainbow, the light from the sun, moon, and stars is a silent witness to God's love and power. I love hiking into the woods. I usually search for a quiet spot deep in the forest, with a stream or river nearby. The deep carpet of pine needles and decayed logs silences my footsteps. A canopy of trees above, with streams...]]></description><link>https://www.dgc-books.com/post/finding-peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa7219bf688f98da0f0b925</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:43:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3802b_a2e4d1525dd449d986c76aeb42de7041~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deb Christensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Real - Finding My Calling]]></title><description><![CDATA[wearing masks I've worn a lot of masks in my life.  Masks to cover hard circumstances that others couldn't possibly understand; or at least that's what I believed. Masks to cover over my own weaknesses.  The "I'm Okay" mask, when I'm anything but okay. Where the dark thoughts are so consuming, I can barely breathe.  The "Nothing's wrong " mask, when I am barely holding it together as I watched my teenage child make choices that were terrifying. The mask of "I'm not poor" I often wore in...]]></description><link>https://www.dgc-books.com/post/being-real-finding-honesty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95297d5009bafb68b34916</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:16:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a19c0847b1c34545b029cf120c05bf00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deb Christensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Chapter Begins ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I keep opening this website, staring at it for a second, and smiling as if I’ve just walked into a room I’ve been dreaming about for years. So, welcome to my world. This is my very first post on my brand-new website, and I’m so happy you’re here. It feels a little like unlocking the door to a cozy cottage after a long trip. The lights are warm, the kettle is on, there’s a chair by the window, and somewhere nearby, two characters are probably pretending they aren’t falling in love while facing...]]></description><link>https://www.dgc-books.com/post/a-new-chapter-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a950637738fc05073c532a8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:06:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e3802b_98d965d69b84499097e019f4beba99a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_423,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deb Christensen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>