Listen to my conversation with Reggie Dabbs and John Driver here. Honest Conversations about Racism Over the last few years, it’s sadly evident that we still struggle with racism in America. Yet even when our hearts ache, it’s hard to know what to do or say. What can we say to let others know we… [Continue Reading]
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Everyday Prayers for Joy
Everyday Prayers for Joy Everyday Prayers for Joy | by Gina Smith The word joy became my word a few years ago after God ushered my family and me into a season of very difficult circumstances. It happened one night when I couldn’t sleep. I quietly tiptoed out to our living room, sat on the… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk: Daniel Schwabauer
The Writer’s Desk with Daniel Schwabauer Daniel Schwabauer is the creator of several widely-praised writing programs from Clear Water Press. His professional work includes stage plays, radio scripts, short stories, newspaper columns, comic books, and scripting for PBS. Daniel’s young adult novels from AMG Publishers, Runt the Brave, Runt the Hunted, and The Curse of… [Continue Reading]
Friendship Breakups, Church Hurt, Mental Health, and Confessions of a Crappy Christian
Friendship Breakups, Church Hurt, Mental Health, and Confessions of a Crappy Christian Why does it so often feel like Christians can’t talk about the real, hard stuff in life? We know our lives should reflect Jesus; what He did and said, and how He interacted with others. But if we’re being honest, there are days… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk: Kimberley Woodhouse
The Writer’s Desk with Kimberley Woodhouse Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than thirty books. A lover of history and research, she often gets sucked into the past and then her husband has to lure her out with chocolate and the promise of eighteen holes on the golf course. She loves… [Continue Reading]
The Perfect Gift for Mom: Appreciation and Love
The Perfect Gift for Mom: Appreciation and Love If we were to stop and chat in the grocery store, I’d most likely tell you about my kids. Yet, maybe I should change that. Maybe I should tell you about my mom. My mom, Linda, was a single mom when I was born, at a time… [Continue Reading]
Feed Your Young Creative’s Imagination with StoryMakers
My kids are always making and creating something. It isn’t unusual for us to have to clear craft supplies off the dinner table before we eat, and we aren’t even going to talk about our schoolroom table. When the team at StoryMakers reached out about sending us a box for Advent, I couldn’t say yes… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with J. J. Fischer
The Writer’s Desk with J.J. Fischer Jasmine’s writing dream began with the anthology of zoo animals she painstakingly wrote and illustrated at age five, to somewhat limited acclaim. Thankfully, her writing (but not her drawing) has improved since then. She is originally a clinically-trained psychologist but, no, she cannot read your mind. She and her… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Morgan Busse
The Writer’s Desk with Morgan Busse Morgan L. Busse is a writer by day and a mother by night. She is the author of the FOLLOWER OF THE WORD, THE SOUL CHRONICLES, THE RAVENWOOD SAGA, and SKYWORLD series. She is a three-time Christy Award finalist and winner of the INSPY, the Carol, and the Realm… [Continue Reading]
How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact on the World
How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact on the World There is so much negativity in the world. It seems to be everywhere we turn, and many of us quietly ask ourselves if this will ever improve. Even more, we are asking where we turn for hope and inspiration. Enter The Lighthouse Effect! We… [Continue Reading]
Preparing to Blend
Preparing to Blend Are you part of a blended family, or do you know someone who is? A couple of years ago, Ron Deal, the president of Smart Stepfamilies™, contacted me about being part of the Blended Families Conference. I was so confused. John and I have been married for thirty-three years. We don’t have… [Continue Reading]