This Friday, I’ll be celebrating a double anniversary. First, John and I will be married sixteen years. Second, it will be twelve years since I attended my first Mt. Hermon Writer’s Conference. I’m thrilled that this weekend I’ll be enjoying the conference near Santa Cruz, California. Looking back, I truly didn’t understand what I was… [Continue Reading]
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Real Life Tip–Spiral Bound Index Cards
I buy Ruled Index Cards that are spiral bound, and I fill them with my favorite Scripture verses dealing with depending on God, praising Him, trusting Him, etc. I keep these cards by my computer. I add to them, and I reread them. When the computer is loading I read them. When I feel “stuck”… [Continue Reading]
Creation is Still Taking Place Today
I have an awesome advantage not everyone one has, out my office window there is an immense physical evidence of God’s glory–a massive demonstration that stretches from horizon to horizon. You see, the Rocky Mountains stand about ten miles from my home. These gentle giants rise from the green valley floor into to the soft… [Continue Reading]
Real Life Means Real Pain, Real Healing
The pretty blonde stood in front of the church. “I had an abortion when I was nineteen.” Her eyes scanned the crowd. “And I will be leading a Bible Study for others like me.” I lowered my head. My hands trembled on my lap. I was sure by my response that everyone around me could… [Continue Reading]
March On
I love March. Well, at least this March. I love the air that hints of spring. The grass starting to turn shades of green. The rays of dawn that tint the snowy mountains with a hint of pink every morning. I love walking my dog on our bike trail. I love taking my mini-van through… [Continue Reading]
What about love?
Today, obviously, is a day when our country focuses on love. How? candy heartschocolateflowersromantic greeting cardsnaughty nightweardinner outteddy bears How did God show love? His very Word spoken.The Word come to live among us.Sacrifice.His death for our life.Christ in me. We can pursue, purchase, and present our love . . . or at least try…. [Continue Reading]
Give me the faith . . .
In the book, Mr. Jones Meet Your Maker, Peter Marshall prays the following prayer:O God our Father, history and experience have given us so many evidences of Thy guidance to nations and to individuals that we should not doubt Thy power of Thy willingness to direct us. Give us the faith to believe that when… [Continue Reading]
Turn up the Radio
This morning I was honored to be interviewed by Jack Jacobs from KJTY: Topeka, Kansas. Jack is one of my favorite interviewers. He always has great questions and is excited about my books. How could I not like that? It’s weird, though, to think the people I’ll most likely never meet listened to my voice… [Continue Reading]
Life Goes On
Sometimes, on a rare occasion, a mom gets sick and is allowed to stay in bed for the day. That was my day today. The stuffed nose and sore throat weren’t fun, but (should I admit this?) the idea of going nowhere, doing nothing sort of appealed to me. Yes, the kids still did their… [Continue Reading]
Glimpses
Today I found myself lounging on my bed with my notebook computer and a stack of books surrounding me. The topic: The Spanish Civil War The mission: Write a three book series that will highlight this time in history, incorporating real-to-life characters, a page-turning plot, and beautiful descriptions that will transport a reader to 1937… [Continue Reading]