Yesterday morning our pastor taught out of Luke 1. In an example of the Bible being alive and active, a passage that I thought I knew inside and out took on fresh life and meaning. Look at Luke 1:13. Before we go there, let me admit that this is not where the pastor had us. He summarized it before moving …
A Pause to Soak in His Presence
It’s the week after Thanksgiving. We’re racing toward Christmas. Even with Thanksgiving occurring a week early, it feels like a race. When did we decide that this organized (or not so organized) chaos was restful, relaxing, conducive to a joyful season? When did the joy of gifting something to one we love become replaced by the pressure to find the perfect gift? …
Perfect books for suspense/mystery lovers
Today I want to introduce you to a couple new books by two of my friends who write great conflicted characters. Ronie Kendig shines in military set suspense — with fantastic characters and a bit outside the box. While Sibella Giorello writes an FBI set series with an equally conflicted heroine. Trinity combines Kendig’s trademark discarded heroes with the military war …
Ready for A Merry Little Christmas with Anita Higman?
Today, I’m delighted to have Anita Higman join us. Anita is a friend of mine who has a Christmas book releasing just in time for some holiday cheer. This would make a great Christmas gift! Franny and Charlie come from very different backgrounds, but are both looking for something very different from the way they’ve grown up. Do you think …
Trust: another perspective
This week I’m rerunning some of my earlier posts. I hope you enjoy this video. It’s still a great reminder of how we live, and how God wants us to live!Here’s a great clip from Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love. As I watched this the other day, God took it a step further in my mind. I think some …
What does it mean to have an Inheritance from God?
This is a post from last year. Still very true… One of the things I am studying right now is exactly that question. What does it mean to be a daughter of the King — and by extension to have an inheritance from Him? I’m trying to get a head-start on a Beth Moore study I’ll be leading for the …
Being Thankful…all the time
This week I’m rerunning a few of my older posts. Regardless of where we are, thankfulness is important. May you experience a fresh sense of thankfulness this week.Ever had a season where you just couldn’t dig deep to find a reason to be thankful? I bet we all have. Here are a few verses that really put it in context… …
Courting Cate Review
I have loved Leslie Gould’s books that she coauthored with Mindy Starns Clark. They are a great mix of Amish with mystery and great characters. So I was excited to see that Leslie had a new book releasing: Courting Cate. Courting Cate is an interesting mix of the old idea that the oldest daughter has to marry first. In this …
3 Ways to Encourage Greatness in Others
There are those moments in life that leave me wondering and humbled. Last night I received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the community college I attended. As I considered what I would say, I came to appreciate all over again how very blessed I have been. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by people who believe in me. People …
Steven James is back with Placebo
I love Steven James’ Patrick Bowers series. I love the fresh take on an FBI investigator and all the sub-plots which recur and deepen through the series. When I learned he had started a new series, I was curious to read it…even as I wondered if he could live up to my high expectations. Placebo is the start of a …