In eager anticipation of my copy of Miriam, I thought I would look up mention of her in the Bible to look for story clues. There are only a few mentions of her, by name, and two of them stuck out to me. At the beginning of the Israelites journey, just after the safe crossing of the Red Sea, Miriam …
It’s just the difference in one little word—up or over—but the choice can change lives. Ever tried to potty-train a two year old? Raise a teenager? Then you might have felt like giving up. Those precious rascals can push parents to the very edge of insanity. Maybe you’re single and long for a spouse, or you’re in a dead-end job …
Hello, you. I’m writing this devotional specifically for my fifty-two BFFs (the launch team that will help me promote Miriam when it comes out in March), but I have written it with you also in mind. Yes, you. I have prayed for you—whether you are a member of my BFF team or not. If you’re reading this, our God knows …
How’s your self-esteem? On a scale of 1-10, how would you rank your outward appearance? Too fat, too skinny? Too tall, too short? Hair too curly, too straight—or is there simply too little left to assess? Should we talk about wrinkles? Okay, let’s not. Do you have Antique’s Disease—when your chest falls into your drawers? Maybe you’re on the other …
Sometimes, just when life is moving along splendidly, things happen that could change everything. My marriage is great, and life is good. I am the mother of three girls all of whom are engaged and getting married this year. This will be a good change. The planning for each is fun with each daughter having her own dreams and ideas. …
I love God’s Word. That’s not a surprise to those of you who read this blog regularly. But here’s the thing I love most about it. Each time I read it, I’m surprised. How does God do that when I’ve read some of these Bible passages more than a dozen times? If I was reading the Bible all by myself—with …
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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.
