David: an OT Foreshadowing of Grace

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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 …

Covid Changed Our Tour Sites and Short Stories Changed Our Hearts

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In June of 2018, I began dreaming of returning to Israel for a second trip. My hubby Roy and I had made our first pilgrimage in 2000. We thought a 2020 trip to celebrate my 10th traditionally published novel, Isaiah’s Legacy, was a great reason to organize a readers’ tour of the biblical and historical sites mentioned in my books. …

Review of Whirlwind by Dana McNeely

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Matching Leopard PJ’s? See those big smiles? You’re looking at Dana McNeely and me on our first Whirlwind adventure–October 2022. Though we’d corresponded through email and social media for more than ten years, we’d never met in person until she traveled from Arizona to North Carolina to join my merry band of writers at the Outer Banks for a weeklong …

My 7th Month Sabbath

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Before I explain the title of this newsletter, let me first thank you for your prayers!!! I wasn’t at all nervous while sharing my two keynote addresses at the SoCal writer’s conference June 20-22, and several folks said afterward they felt the Lord had given them specific direction and/or encouragement. All glory to God! I returned from the conference with new skills, new friends, and …

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Time & Treasure–Gift Card Winner!

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Congrats, Kathy Blundell, winner of the $50 Amazon gift card! Thanks to everyone who took time to participate in the September Newsletter Survey! Your answers will help shape the information I share in my future newsletters, Facebook, and blog posts. Time is a treasure, an irretrievable resource we can only spend once. It’s my hope and prayer that whatever I …

Who Needs Teachers

Who Needs A Teacher?

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This fall marked my husband’s first semester as interim dean, and he’s loving it. But the truth is—he’s also excited to continue teaching a few classes. Teaching is his passion. If I were to ask him, “Who needs a teacher?” he would probably say, “We all do!” And then he’d launch into how good teachers ensure every type of learner is …