It’s summer time and that means long trips to visit family, explore the country, or visit an amusement park. A mainstay in our road trips are the Adventures in Odyssey episodes. My kids can listen to them ad nauseam — we’ve had to replace CDs because they get so scratched from loving listening. And we love that the adults can …
The Writing Process Blog Tour
My friend Tracy Higley asked me to join her in the Writing Process Blog Tour. What a fun way to learn how different writers work! 1) What am I currently working on? I’m currently working on page proofs for my novella in Where Treetops Glisten. It’s a WWII Christmas novella collection that Tricia Goyer, Sarah Sundin and I wrote together. …
Operation Libraries
Updated: Because the Shadowed by Grace sale has ended, I’ve added more ways to enter. You can now enter by sharing the following image as well: The Rafflecopter form has been updated with new ways to enter, so be sure to take advantage of those! Thanks for participating in Operation Libraries! I hope you’re having fun with it. Breaking news! …
The Father to the Fatherless
You know how sometimes you’ll ask God to reveal a part of his heart to you? And then He does? In unexpected ways? Maybe it’s the fact that Father’s Day was Sunday. Maybe it’s reading posts from friends who lack a father, husband, etc. But my heart has been tenderized to those who don’t have a father. Those who’s husband …
Post Father’s Day Musings
Yesterday was Father’s Day. I’ve been surrounded by amazing men in my life, and I’m grateful. My Grandpa C. always had a big smile and hug for his grandkids. I remember special weekends in Tecumseh, Nebraska, with him (and my Grandma). He and Grandma also took me on a roadtrip to New Mexico one Thanksgiving so that I could spend …
A Woman of Fortune Review
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve let y’all see what I’ve been reading, mainly because classes are keeping me super occupied. Fortunately, they end tomorrow. Unfortunately, they end tomorrow. But in 15 minute chunks I inhaled Kellie Coates Gilbert’s latest novel, A Woman of Fortune. I honestly didn’t know if I’d have time to read this book, but the …
The Path of Obedience
For the last week and a half, I’ve been part of a blog tour of Christian fiction writers of World War II novels. We came together to honor the 70th anniversary of D-Day. I invite you to join the tour by clicking on the image above — today’s the last day to participate. It’s been such fun (and fascinating to learn about …
3 Tips to Praise in the Storms of Life
Maybe you’re in the midst of a good storm. Or maybe it’s a painful tsunami you’re trying to merely survive. Here are a few thoughts on how to more than survive them.
D-Day 70th Anniversary Tour: the Monuments Men
Welcome to the D-Day 70th Anniversary Blog Tour! I’m so glad you’ve joined us! Ten authors of Christian World War II novels are commemorating the brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Thank you for joining us as we remember their heroism and sacrifice. Our novels illuminate different aspects of the war—from the Holocaust to …
D-Day 70th Anniversary Blog Tour
D-Day 70th Anniversary Blog Tour June 2-13, 2014 Welcome to the D-Day 70th Anniversary Blog Tour! Ten authors of Christian World War II novels are commemorating the brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Thank you for joining us as we remember their heroism and sacrifice. Our novels illuminate different aspects of the war—from the …