Isn’t it rewarding when our children or grandchildren begin to read their Bibles and get it? They look into our eyes, silently asking, “Do you approve?” In my experience, such approval-seeking happens while they’re nine or younger. (See girl in blue shirt.) When my kids and grandkids get older, they still ask questions, but oftentimes with a sly smile and …
Truth, Facts, & Fiction in Treasures of His Love Series
Many of you already know that my writing career didn’t begin with fiction. I started writing Bible studies and devotionals, but–like many other non-fiction hopefuls–no traditional publisher would contract them. Why? Because I didn’t have what the industry calls a “platform.” I wasn’t a recognized expert who could sell lots of “expert-opinion” books. I really only wanted to sell one …
Who Is Potiphar?
Potiphar is kind of a big deal in my writing journey. Did you know he’s the reason I wrote Of Fire and Lions–my book about Daniel? Long-story-short: Because of Isaiah’s prophecy to Hezekiah, Daniel’s ancestor, I thought Nebuchadnezzar’s soldiers (Daniel 1:3-4) made Daniel a eunuch when they took him captive to Babylon: “And some of your descendants, your own flesh and …