I often talk about One Word and having a theme for your year. I think there is power in asking God what His word is for me. Asking Him to guide and direct me as I pursue Him in a new year. I’ll often do it through reading books and studying my Bible. @cara_putman is sharing #oneWord Jewelry with a …
Fiction Friday: Who I am With You
Today I wanted to tell you about my friend Robin Lee Hatcher’s book. She is a masterful writer of romance and has become a go-to author for me when I’m in the mood for a contemporary romance. Who I am With You is the first in a brand new series set in Idaho. From the first page you will feel …
Fiction Friday: Mind Games & More
It’s been bitter in Indiana this week, and I’m headed to San Antonio for a quick trip for ACFW board meetings. We’ll be planning the 2019 National Conference and strategizing how to keep ACFW an effective organization for its members, aspiring and published Christian fiction authors. San Antonio is one of my favorite cities, and the ACFW board members are …
One Word 2019: Post 1
When I consider or meditate on BELOVED, one of my words for 2019, I keep coming back to this thought. BELOVED is really two words, Be Loved. Someone who is beloved is dearly loved by someone. That means the beloved person has to know they are loved. They have to allow themselves to be loved. To receive the love that …
Fiction Friday Returns! Plus a Giveaway
It’s the start of the new year and that means I have a lot of books to catch up on sharing with you. I’ve been reading up a storm, but haven’t made the time to post about them here. So expect a steady stream of book posts — even a few with non-fiction. #FictionFriday is back with a sale and …
My Word 2019
January 1st is around the corner, and that means I’ve been praying about my word for 2019. I first started doing this probably 10-12 years ago. It’s become a way to set a theme for the year about what I think God wants to teach me. What’s your Word for 2019? @cara_putman shares hers and a #giveaway of her latest …
Christmas Quotes & Giveaway
Christmas is around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I am in serious denial that we will be having a family Christmas celebration on Sunday. It simply doesn’t seem possible that we’re less than three weeks from a new year. Despite my denial, it’s here. Because it’s the season of giving, be sure to go to the …
When the Heart Sings tour and giveaway
Liz Tolsma is one of my go-to World War II authors. As one who writes in this era, I am extremely picky about who I’ll trust with my reading time. Liz is an expert at finding little known stories and bringing them to light with sympathetic characters that leave me rooting for them. This novel is no different. With When …
Words Touching Hearts
Cara’s books were new to me, but I was strongly encouraged to read “Delayed Justice” by two different friends who knew that I am an adult survivor of 7 different sexual abuse predators. Their recommendation came with some concern, at first, because of my complex case of PTSD resulting from said childhood abuse as well as domestic violence. After reading …
Creativity Requires Courage
Last weekend I keynoted a small writer’s conference in Chicago. It was an honor to be asked, and after praying a lot, I spoke about how God fills us with the ability to understand and write literature. Then I talked about how walking in our creative gifts takes courage. I made the graphic on the left into square photos that …