Ho-ho-how do we ignore the commercialism associated with Christmas and focus on the ho-ho-holy God who invaded earth in a lowly manger? Perhaps it would help to remember that our struggle is neither new to our generation nor unique to our culture. When Joseph was released from prison and elevated to the second-highest ruler in Egypt, he also faced unique challenging …
An Old Testament Christmas
Many folks have asked why I only write Old Testament novels. Why not write Paul’s story? Or choose one of the lesser known women of the New Testament, like Peter’s wife or the woman Jesus healed from her twelve years of bleeding. Would it surprise you that the person who helped me understand how Jesus saved me from eternal death …
Weird Family, Wonderful God
Let’s face it. Every family has a weird Uncle Harold. Our family has several–though not named Harold–and they sometimes make celebrating the holidays a little uncomfortable. Can you relate? Have you ever wondered why God came to earth as: a Baby in a manger rather than a soldier with a sword. the son of a poor carpenter instead of a …
Reader Feedback on Jesus’ Genealogy
In my January 11th blog, I shared a little about why I believed the genealogies of Jesus were different (as listed in Matthew and Luke) and “why it mattered to me.” Later that day, I received FABULOUS feedback from a very kind and knowledgeable reader. Though her opinion was different than mine, she was incredibly gracious in the way she …
It’s All About The Guide – Luke 1 Devotional
[Do the guide schools in Israel teach all guides to hold their hands like that when they talk? Sorry, off topic…] Israel, Then & Now Imagine twenty-plus years ago. March 2000. We had dodged the Y2K panic and flown safely across the Atlantic; endured a 9-hour layover in Munich, Germany; and were three days into our first tour of Israel. …
My Favorite Christmas Memory by Connilyn Cossette
Hey, y’all! Mesu here. 😉 As this year’s holidays approached, I tried to think of a gift my readers would value. Since I know most of you are crazy about biblical fiction as I am, I contacted a few author pals and asked if they’d share a special holiday memory–or two or three. Today, I get to introduce my sweet friend, …