Make It Your Story I was able to sit down with the folks at Life Plus Homeschooling to chat about how every person has a special story created by God. Watch the video below to find out how you can make much of your family’s particular story. Some ways to create your own life story: Don’t compare yourself to… [Continue Reading]
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Just Be Available (Part 3 of 3)
Are you ready to answer the call, and know you can just be available to God, but yet you wonder what that might look like? Well, you’re in the right place friend. Today Tricia finishes her three-part series “Just Be Available to God” with some deep wisdom and a story about what it REALLY looks… [Continue Reading]
A Love Story of My Own
A Love Story of My Own I grew up going to church for the most part. It started when I was eight-years-old and my mother and grandmother gave their hearts to the Lord. They attended a church where people attended together yet they also reached out to each other outside of the church building. I… [Continue Reading]
Lost in a Book {and how to pass on the love}
Just last week I was lost in a book. I just finished up a World War II novella in a collection I’m writing with Cara Putman and Sarah Sundin. (I’ll make sure to give you LOTS of details about the title and everything when it comes out next fall.) It’s set around Christmas during WWII… [Continue Reading]
Can You Fall in Love with God?
Can you Fall in Love with God? I did and it changed my life. Let me share with you how falling in love with my savior has made all the difference. Fall in Love with God I grew up going to church for the most part. It started when I was eight years old and… [Continue Reading]
The Story Behind the Novel 'From Dust to Ashes'
I can clearly remember when my interest was sparked by the liberation events that took place in St. Georgen, Austria, during World War II. An Austrian historian had invited me and my friends into her home, serving tea and bread, meat and cheeses. It was the end of a long day of travel, and I… [Continue Reading]
People in My Life Affect My Writing
My grandfather was the neighbor everyone loved. When he was 82 he’d go around and mow the yards of all the “old people” in his mobile-home park. If he got strawberries from his ten-square-foot garden he’d share them with the neighbors. I’ve learned kindness from him . . . or at least that’s the goal… [Continue Reading]
Choosing to Adopt: Our Story (Plus a Giveaway)
She said: John and I always told ourselves it was a good thing we had kids while we were young, that way we’d still be young when they were out of the house. We made lot of plans, to travel, to enjoy quiet evenings together, to have a clean house not cluttered with toys. Then… [Continue Reading]
The Story Behind ‘The Promise Box’
What happens as an author writes a novel? Don’t you love hearing the “Story behind the story?” Today, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes peek at my latest book, “The Promise Box.” Where did your inspiration for The Promise Box spark? I’m a person who journals many times a week, and I always wonder what my kids will… [Continue Reading]