top of page
Welcome to Graceful Reflections
the official blog of M.C. Kennedy
Saving Grace
"Now before faith came, we were held captive under the law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed" (Galatians 3:23). Living...
mckennedyauthor
Sep 2, 20242 min read
9 views
0 comments


Rejection
"After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, 'Do you want to go away as...
mckennedyauthor
Aug 26, 20242 min read
8 views
0 comments


Growing Up in Writing
R. M. Archer, author of Calligraphy Guild , is presenting a collaborative series of posts from authors who got their start in YA....
mckennedyauthor
Aug 24, 20244 min read
18 views
0 comments


My Shepherd
"And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, 'Jacob, Jacob.' And he said, 'Here I am'" (Genesis 46:2). Jacob's story is a...
mckennedyauthor
Aug 19, 20242 min read
11 views
0 comments


Unfortunate Events
"But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison" (Genesis 39:21)....
mckennedyauthor
Aug 12, 20242 min read
12 views
0 comments


Review--The Nightmare Virus
I wasn't going to read this book. I've loved every Nadine Brandes book I've read so far, but this one just didn't seem like my cup of...
mckennedyauthor
Aug 9, 20242 min read
9 views
0 comments


Review--The Coronation
I've had this book downloaded on my Kindle for awhile. I'd started it a couple of times before but never got far, deciding that it just...
mckennedyauthor
Aug 2, 20242 min read
3 views
0 comments


A Strange Choice
"'Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 29, 20242 min read
13 views
0 comments


Life from Death
"And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived"...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 22, 20242 min read
10 views
0 comments


Review--A Bond of Briars
Title: A Bond of Briars Author: Erin Phillips Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4/5 stars This was such an interesting concept for a novel—a dark...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 19, 20242 min read
2 views
0 comments


The LORD Will Provide
"So Abraham called the name of that place, 'The LORD will provide'; as it is said to this day, 'On the mount of the LORD it shall be...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 15, 20242 min read
14 views
0 comments


Wait
"Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram" (Genesis 16:16). The story of Abraham is one of great patience, of...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 8, 20242 min read
11 views
0 comments


Review--Ignite
Title: Ignite Series: The Phoenix Flame (Book 1) Author: Kara Swanson Genre: YA Fantasy Rating: 3.5/5 stars FTC Disclosure: I received a...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 5, 20242 min read
8 views
0 comments


Altars
"Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, 'To your offspring I will give this land.' So he built there an altar to the LORD, who had...
mckennedyauthor
Jul 1, 20242 min read
10 views
0 comments


Covenant
"Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 'Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you'" (Genesis...
mckennedyauthor
Jun 24, 20242 min read
8 views
0 comments

Review—This Gray Canvas
Title: This Gray Canvas Author: Jaiden Phillips Genre: Middle Grade/Contemporary Rating: 4/5 stars FTC Disclosure: I received a free copy...
mckennedyauthor
Jun 21, 20241 min read
6 views
0 comments


To Break God's Heart
"The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil...
mckennedyauthor
Jun 17, 20242 min read
10 views
0 comments

Review—Regency & Regicide
Title: Regency & Regicide Author: J. J. Fischer Genre: Fantasy Rating: 5/5 stars FTC Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from...
mckennedyauthor
Jun 14, 20242 min read
8 views
0 comments


Sinful Desires
"So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to...
mckennedyauthor
Jun 10, 20242 min read
9 views
0 comments


Great Treasure
"I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil" (Psalm 119:162). Psalm 119 employs many metaphors for God's Word, comparing it to...
mckennedyauthor
Jun 3, 20242 min read
13 views
0 comments
bottom of page