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 …
Review: Violette Between
Last night I finished Violette Between, the first book I’ve read by Alison Strobel. I really wasn’t sure what to expect, but was intrigued by the backcover copy: “Between HERE and the PAST there lies a place…a place of longing for> what has been rather than hoping for what could be…” The copy continues, but that sentence sums up the …
Parents Over-involvement in Kids’ Job Hunts
I found an article in Forbes online that had me smiling and cringing at the same time. It seems that more parents are actively involved in their kids’ job searches than ever before. And not just asking how the search is going. These parents set up interview, attend interview, complete follow-up letters, etc. Can we say over-involvement! Some say they’re …
Interview with Rachel Hauck
I’m delighted to have Rachel Hauck, author of the delightful book Lost in NashVegas, join us today. Rachel is a multi-published author living in sunny and sometimes hurricane plagued, central Florida with her husband and ornery pets . She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a BA in Journalism. Visit her blog and web site at www.rachelhauck.com. …
Some Election Results You may not have Seen
I received an election update this afternoon from the Christian Law Association. It contained an interesting analysis of some of the state initiatives regarding protection of marriage, abortion, and stem cell research. Here’s that information: Marriage Amendments The good news is that 7 new states joined 20 others in passing state constitutional amendments to protect traditional marriage. Despite massive and …
Election Day
Don’t forget to vote today! And rejoice that we live in a country with the God-given right to actively participate in our government. I think sometimes we forget how incredibly blessed we are to have this form of government and how hard we have to work to maintain it. Voting seems like a small price to pay for that freedom. …
Guest Blogging Today
Today I’m the guest blogger at Generation NeXt Parenting. Be sure to check it out, and check back there because I’m going to be a regular contributor over there. And if you’re looking for a fresh look at parenting, one that focuses on the parent, check out the book. Last night I finished the debut novel from Tasha Alexander, And …
Supreme Court to Look at Partial Birth Abortion
This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases that address the constitutionality of the federal ban on partial birth abortion that was passed by Congress in 2003. When it passed this legislation, Congress included specific findings that partial birth abortion is never medically necessary. This is key because since Roe v. Wade, the Court has required health …
Facing the Giants
I have heard some great things about Facing the Giants. Click here to watch the trailer. I’m thrilled that it’s coming to my town in a couple weeks. If you’re looking for a movie with a strong faith theme, then click here to see if it’s coming to a town near you. It looks like this movie is picking up …
Wishing on Dandelions
It doesn’t happen often. I’ve told you earlier that I was enjoying this book by Mary DeMuth. Today I finished it and I am still thinking about the themes. Wishing on Dandelions is the second installment in Maranatha’s story and picks up about seven years after the first book, Watching the Tree Limbs. Maranatha is now 17 and trying to …