Just how good looking was Joseph? What sort of gorgeous could have inspired legends? Why did God, in His inspired Scripture and eternal Truth, record the infamous detail that Joseph was “well-built and handsome” (Gen. 39:7)? Weren’t other biblical heroes well-built and/or handsome? Samson never had trouble finding a date. David was “healthy and handsome” (1 Sam. 16:12)–but he was sort …
For our Deep Dive Wednesdays, we try to practice what my husband described to me as “lateral thinking.” He found a great illustration on someone’s Facebook post that I’d like to share with you here: During World War II, fighter planes would come back from battle with bullet holes. The Allies found the areas that were most commonly hit by …
My 92-yr-old mama has almost completely recovered from covid. She’s amazing. And she had a whole lot of other amazing people helping her. But how do you know when to stop helping? There were a thousand “what ifs” that could have kept full-time caregivers serving this treasure of our family too long. Why too long? Because she wants and needs …
I love the 3-4 months right before a book releases! That’s when I get to begin sharing all the fun research and behind-the-scenes STUFF I’ve discovered about the characters–especially Joseph & Potiphar’s Wife! My newest novel, Potiphar’s Wife, releases on May 24th, and WOWZERS! There are some fascinating things I learned (and wrote) about Joseph and that bad girl of …
When you think of ancient pharaohs, do you imagine them with the same skin tones and facial features as the men in the picture below? Until I began researching The Pharaoh’s Daughter in 2014, I thought all pharaohs were “cookie cutter” Egyptians: black hair, dark eyes, and brown skin. Wow, was I wrong! Did you know some ancient pharaohs were from Southern Africa, the land …
Well, here’s a topic no male of our species every wants to discuss. But according to the original Hebrew language of Scripture, Potiphar was, in fact, a eunuch. But Maybe Not THAT Kind of Eunuch… According to the Jewish Encyclopedia (online), not all “eunuchs” are created equal: The term “saris” is commonly used in the Old Testament of eunuchs; but …
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A Noble First Love is a captivating prequel novella in the King David’s Brides series, offering a tender, heart-wrenching glimpse into the early life of Maakah, Princess of Geshur. Before she ever meets David—the future king of Israel—Maakah is bound by duty, trained for diplomacy, and caught in the web of her father Talmai’s political ambitions. When she is promised to a charming Aramean prince from a rival kingdom, Maakah dares to dream that love and loyalty can coexist in a world ruled by power. But as alliances shift and betrayal lurks beneath royal vows, Maakah must choose between her heart and her homeland.
