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Meet Donna Westover

Wow! Where did the first quarter of 2022 go? I feel kinda lost. Why? Because I finally finished my Genesis Factor series. I've even written and published a small novella titled Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, but now, writing since 2004, I'm sitting at my desk trying to figure out what to do. I've worked on The Genesis Factor series for so long that closing out the last chapter in the last book was like saying good-bye to old friends. Authors often become attached to the characters in their books, because after all, the author 'created' them. I found this to be true when I finished book three. I'm going to miss Rachel, Carmen, Sterling, Eric, and of course, baby Lilput (Elizabeth). Friends, although my novels are Biblically sound, you will find that in no way are they 'preachy'. I have been told; however, that they are 'teachy'. That's ok with me. The Lord taught me a lot while writing them and I'm just passing on his message. My mission through all of my books is to point people to Christ, THE author and FINISHER of our faith. I'm still praying 2022 brings many blessings for all of us. Although our nation is going through a crisis right now, I pray each of us grows in our faith, relying on our Father to bring us peace no matter what may cross our paths in the future. And now, on to the next chapter in my life. Thank you for being my Blessing,Donna
I will write with all the strength and energy that God supplies, so that God will be glorified.1 Pet. 4:11 TLB

Welcome to Swirls in the Bread Cafe'

Sweet niblets found in the Bread of Life

When being tempted by Satan, Jesus answered him saying, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4). The spiritual food Jesus was referring to is the Word of God, the Bible. I created a virtual coffee cafe' I named Swirls in the Bread Cafe' because, while the Bible is the Bread of Life and in-and-of itself 'delicious', sometimes I find a line, a word, something that stands out. I call these sweet morsel Swirls in the Bread. They're like those savory bites of cinnamon or sugar swirled in sweet Bread. The videos below are not devotionals, sermons, Bible lessons, or a class, but merely me sharing that sweet, delicious swirl that I found while having my daily devotion. So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and enjoy these wonderful morsels and as you study God's word.
Creation - Genesis 1
Temptation - Genesis 2 and 3
Cain and Abel - Genesis 4
What's in a Name? - Genesis 5
Who were 'the sons of God'? - Genesis 6
Noah and the Ark - Genesis 7