CFBA Tour: If the Shoe Fits

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This week’s CFBA book is Marilyn Griffith. I received my copy on Friday, and what I’ve read so far is filled with interesting characters and conflict. It’s a Steeple Hill Cafe book, and one I think you’ll enjoy.Here’s more on the book: Have Glass Slipper, Need Prince…If the Shoe Fits is the second book in the Sassy Sistahood Novels. The …

A Thought for Sunday

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“All of God’s revealed truths are sealed until they are opened to us through obedience. You will never open them through philosophy or thinking. But once you obey, a flash of light comes immediately . . . If you obey God in the first thing He shows you, then He instantly opens up the next truth to you. You could …

Review: Lost in NashVegas

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Lost in NashVegas exceeded my high expectations of the genre by being fresh yet containing deep themes. “Last week, I stocked groceries in Freedom, Alabama. This week, I live in Nashville, Tennessee about to take the stage at the famous Bluebird Café. Sounds fantastic, doesn’t it? Only one problem. I’m terrified to sing in front of people. But after twenty-five …

Can I Rant a Moment?

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It must be Friday at the end of a long week. I feel the need to rant. Shocking, I know, but true. I will admit up front I don’t watch a lot of TV. Several reasons. First, there isn’t much worth watching (other than college football of course). Second, I’m crazy busy. And third, did I mention that I love …

Weirdness Factor?

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How weird are you? Webster defines weird as “of fate or destiny, …strikingly odd…eccentric or unconventional in behavior.” I like to think of myself as unique, not weird. Ah, well, Tricia Goyer tagged me on a weirdness Meme (still not sure what that means!). So what are five ways I’m weird, I mean unique? 1) I know what a Runza …

True Forgiveness

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I have been humbled as I watch the Amish affected by the school shooting last week exercise true forgiveness over the course of this week. Monday the horrific shooting, Thursday and Friday funerals for the five little girls killed, Saturday a funeral for the killer. Even today the other five victim continue to heal, one remaining in grave danger. And …

Ever Have Moments Like This?

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Goldfish Moments The American Christian Fiction Writers conference is coming up incredibly fast. In two short months, I’ll be in Dallas learning more about writing, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new friends, and having an incredible time. Last year Karen Ball was the keynote speaker. Karen displayed a fun sense of humor (haven’t laughed that hard in a very long …