Did I mention that men and women are different? Boy are they! On one level it makes sense. The women is the one who knows that her body is hard at work protecting and supporting this developing life. She’s already imagined what’s coming for the next nine months and beyond. To a man, it may be exciting but it’s still …
ACFW Conference is Right Around the Corner
“The Premier Christian Fiction Conference” STANDING FIRM…MOVING FORWARD “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.“1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV) DENVER, COLORADOSEPTEMBER 17 – 20, 2009 Bestselling authors, publishing industry representatives, and newcomers to Christian fiction writing will gather in …
Fearless: ready to tackle life?
The last couple weeks I’ve read Max Lucado’s latest release Fearless. My husband first introuduced me to Max’s books long before we were married. Eric worked at a Christian bookstore while in college and thought I would enjoy his book. I can’t remember what the first one I read was titled, but I enjoy his storytelling, direct mail kind of …
Two Books I’ve Enjoyed this Week
I am going to start with the book I finished late last night. I love Jenny B. Jones. She is the kind of gal that if we lived in the same town — make that the same state — I would love to spend time with. I only get to see her once a year at the ACFW conference, but …
Handling Grief
I’ve learned several things through the miscarriges about grief and how I process it. I’ll share a few today in case they might help you as you try to understand or be supportive of someone you know going through grief. A couple things hit me this week that made me think this might be a good time to share. 1) …
Surrender All Review
Ever feel like life is careening out of control and the more it spins the more you fight to hang on and steer? Wonder what it would feel like to surrender everything to God’s control? Wonder if it would bring the peace that seems too good to be true? Surrender All explores this topic, while aspiring to deliver an Answer …
Interview with debut author Christina Berry
My friend Christina Berry had her first novel release this week! Familiar Stranger looks like a fascinating book. Congratulations, Christina! She’s agreed to stop by and answer a few questions. Thanks, Christina. This first question is one everyone wants to know. How did you receive The Call? My agent, Sarah Van Diest, had been back and forth with me on …
Gone to Green First Chapter
Gone To Green Lois goes from being a corporate journalist at a large paper in the Midwest to the owner of The Green News-Item, a small twice-weekly newspaper in rural North Louisiana. The paper was an unexpected inheritance from a close colleague, and Lois must keep it for at least a year, bringing a host of challenges, lessons, and blessings …
Review: Welcome Home!
I remember watching the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that feature the Woodhouse family. I know Kim through the writing grapevine and ACFW family. I’d seen the prayer requests for Kayla and the taping, etc. But was blown away by the show. But that’s only half the story. This book tells the rest of the story. And in a style and …
Life going too fast? Two books to help slow down
Make Love, Make War: NOW is the Time to WorshipBy Brian Doerksen * Acclaimed songwriter Doerksen believes that God has called Christians to spread peace and wage spiritual warfare. Offering insight into how he’s answered that challenge with the “weapon” of music, he shares the inspiration behind 12 of his songs, including “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship”; “Hallelujah”; …