Have you heard of the YouVersion Bible app? It’s like carrying around a library of FREE Bible versions, Bible studies, and devotional books in one hand (downloadable to phone, tablet, or desktop). Thanks to my amazing publishers, we’ve created YouVersion Bible studies that dig deeper into the Scriptural foundation of my five most recent novels. Below, you’ll find a list …
What’s Your 4th-Day Step?
Without a caption, you’d probably think that picture had something to do with UFOs or ET or Area 51, right? Nope. Step away from your aluminum-foil hat. Recently-retired-hubby-Roy and I spent a good portion of March in our friends’ condo in Ft. Myers. I spent my days (and most nights) finishing the first draft of Potiphar’s Wife on deadline (4/1)! …
The Furnaces of Daniel by Jennifer Kracht
When we talk about the book of Daniel, the first thing often mentioned is the lion’s den. Why do we forget about the account of the fiery furnace in Daniel’s third chapter? Perhaps because Daniel isn’t even in the furnace–but his friends are right there in the heat. If it has been a while since you’ve read this account, let’s review. …
Become a Peculiar Bible Reader
Have you heard the story about the guy who suddenly noticed a terrible smell in every room of his house? It was very distinct and a smell he recognized immediately. He called his friend and said, “Someone has played a dirty trick and hidden Limburger cheese in every room of my house! I need you to come over and help …
BECAUSE I SAID SO
Our girls were PK’s—pastor’s kids—for fourteen years of their growing-up years. Trina was eight and Emily was five when we accepted our first call to ministry. The church in which we served was a part of a conservative, northern-Indiana community. We tried hard to say “yes” to our girls whenever possible. It’s much more fun to say “yes” as a …
