Have you ever tried to cry? I remember as a little girl, a friend and I challenged each other to see who could cry first. The plan was to think sad thoughts and squeeze out a few tears. Only little girls would think of such a challenge, right? Little boys test each other’s skill to run and jump. But girls…we …
God’s Open-Door Policy
How many of you play cards? Anyone know how to play euchre? I gotta tell you—a kid couldn’t make it through MY high school if he/she didn’t play euchre. If the teacher finished the lesson five minutes early, we students shoved our chair-desks together in groups of four and started dealing out cards. Give me a break—it was the 80’s—no …
New Direction for a New Year
It’s January 9th, and by now many are struggling to keep those New Year’s resolutions—if we were brave or foolish enough to make them. I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but after a few decades of failure, I decided not to try another one. A Resolution Evolution During my quiet time on New Year’s Day, the Lord directed my …
Surviving the New Year
This week is my last author interviews for a while, but I’ve saved this one to tickle your funny bone. Since I write fiction, I know most of my readers read fiction, but today I’m introducing you to a non-fiction author. And you’re going to love her–and her book. Meet Erin Taylor Young Erin is one of the sweetest and FUNNIEST …
Merry Christmas!
I pray you had a wonderful Christmas yesterday! I’m spending the holyday season together with our daughters and their families for the first time in two years. We’re enjoying all the traditions we’ve loved since the girls were little. We hid the nativity’s baby Jesus, and wouldn’t let anyone open gifts until Jesus was found. Why? Because Christmas wouldn’t happen unless …
Welcome Author, Camille Eide!
I’m so excited to welcome one of my long-time writing friends today, Camille Eide. Camille and I have known each other since I moved to the Northwest…before either of us were published authors. We’ve cheered each other on through lots of rough drafts, writers conferences, and rejections. She’s an amazing lady, and I’m thrilled to introduce her to you! How do …