I’d like to introduce you to someone who I find absolutely UH-mazing. Though I’ve never met Jenelle Hovde in person, she’s been a “cyber-friend” for several years. She won a special place in my heart when, for my sixtieth birthday, my VA (virtual assistant) commissioned Jenelle to paint a portrait of what Joseph’s wife, Asenath, might have looked like–using the …
Answers to BRAVE FB LIVE Questions
On October 1, 2024, Hubby Roy and I had so much fun celebrating the release of Brave: The Story of Ahinoam with the FB LIVE BRAVE BASH! For those who joined us that night or watched the live video later, thank you so much for your fun comments and fabulous questions! Below are some of the questions y’all submitted for me …
Who is Ahinoam? Part II
If you’re one of my Newsies, you’ve already received September’s monthly update with Part I on “Who is Ahinoam.” You’ve already read about brave Ahinoam’s hometown and why I DON’T believe David’s wife is the same Ahinoam that Saul married. You also know where the Bible says that Ahinoam was David’s first wilderness wife. If you haven’t yet read Part I …
David: an OT Foreshadowing of Grace
I’ve often been asked why I only write novels about the Old Testament (OT). (CLICK HERE to see all my books.) My answer is firmly rooted in how I came to faith in Jesus, so we can blame my husband! 😆 He’s the one who first explained to me that the Bible is one story, cover to cover. He showed …
Who Is King David?
I may have told y’all before that King David is my favorite Bible hero. Have I also confessed that I love Richard Gere movies? One of the ways I enjoy “researching” biblical characters is by watching movies or reading other novels about the characters I’ll be portraying in my fiction. It often helps me delve more deeply into the culture …
Who Was Prince Jonathan–David’s Best Friend?
Have you ever had a best friend? I have several. Okay, so “best” friend implies one and only, but my God is an ABUNDANT Giver. I believe best friends are His special gift–and He can give as many as He wants! I still consider the girl who became my best friend in grade school through middle school, high school, and …
