This weekend has been a wonderful writing one. Through God’s grace I wrote 10,000 words — and I think I’ll get to keep most of them. Scenes for the novella that’s due October 18th are rolling through my fingertips. I am so grateful. You see, my plate is overloaded. There I said it. Willingly. Yet I know I’m where God …
Three Books: Something for Every Reader
It’s been awhile since I’ve read a Kathryn Cushman novel. Her earlier novels tended toward women’s fiction, and while I loved her writing, those stories don’t grab me as much as others. Chasing Hope grabbed me from the first scene and didn’t let go. Sabrina Rice had Olympic size running dreams, then life interrupted and crushed those hopes. Now she’s …
Does Living My Faith Matter?
Ever wonder if it matters whether you share your faith or not? Maybe you don’t see many actual results? Feeling discouraged. Watch this and be inspired…and challenged. Please let me faith be viral, Lord. All for your glory!
Fun Children’s Activity Book: Bumper Wipe Clean
Do you ever wish you had one more activity to entertain your young child? It could be a long car ride. Or a wait at a restaurant that doesn’t serve French fries as fast as your child would like. Then this is a book that might just be a lifesaver. Small enough to fit in a kid’s small backpack or …
ACFW Redux in Photos
In the following photos you’ll find a visual synopsis of my time at ACFW. It was AMAZING and there’s so much I can’t go into here, but it’s a start 🙂
Why I love Christian Publishing
As you read this, I’m preparing for the ACFW national conference and board meetings. In honor of it here’s a post I wrote last year that is still very true and appropriate! Eric and me at the 2010 ACFW Gala This is truly one of the highlights of my year. And Tuesday I was reminded why I can’t imagine missing ACFW. …
Finding the Beauty in the Moment
Life is more than a little hectic right now. And yes, I love it that way…most of the time. I’m much more efficient when I’m running six directions, but it’s not always best for finding those moments to pause. Sunday, our pastor talked about PLANs. Most of us have one. I live on them. But I’ll confess it’s very easy …
Trapped: New suspense from Irene Hannon
I’m a fan of Irene Hannon’s romantic suspense. Her characters are usually interesting and engaging, the plot lines full of twists. This one is no exception. The second in the Private Justice series, Trapped involves a sister’s desperate search for her runaway sibling. Laura Griffith turns to the Phoenix Detective Agency when she’s concerned the police can’t help her. James …
Rest? Honest Observations
Rest. This photo taken by my talened friend Michelle Lyzenga invites me to a place of rest. I long to grab my Bible, journal, and a mug of hazelnut coffee and settle in for some time with God interspersed with watching birds and other wildlife. There are certain places I go for rest. Often it’s a place of escape. Our …
Memory’s Door Review and a Magic Trick
My friend James Rubart has a new book out: Memory’s Door, the second installment in the Well Springs series. All the characters I came to love in the first book, Soul’s Gate are back…this time with even more challenges as they press into God. The crux of this book is an allegory about how Satan will disguise himself as the …