The first full day of the ACFW is in full swing and my head is spinning. Learning so much, announcing new projects, and meeting with folks like my wonderful agent Karen Solem. This afternoon ACFW announced a new project designed for readers and booksellers: Fiction Finder. Go check it out and let me know what you think: www.fictionfinder.com.
Handling Grief Part Three: Resources
Here are some resources that I wish I’d found in the days and weeks after my first miscarriage. Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional Companion for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born By Kathe Wunnenberg Grieving the Child I Never Knew offers comfort and the reassurance of God’s presence as you grieve the loss …
I’m here!
I arrived in Denver this evening. Made it to the hotel only a couple minutes late for the first board meeting thanks to Tiff Stockton and her darling baby picking me up. Had a God moment on the plane out…one of those times I could minister — love it when He does that. Praying it’s the first of many this …
Remembering: Guest Post by Kim Woodhouse
I read a great blog post today about how we need more 9/12s. September 11th marked a tremendous tragedy for our country, but September 12th marked the time of change. We all acted differently, looked at each other differently, faced our problems differently. We were united. We were supportive. We were encouraging. We were there to help our brothers and …
Eight Years Ago
Eight years ago I was one week into a clerkship at the Court of Federal Claims — across McPherson Square from the White House. I didn’t get back to work for a week because the White House security perimeter often included that building. Eight years ago I couldn’t reach my husband on my cell phone to let him know I …
Handling Grief Part Two
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) …