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Five Resources for Starting the New Year Right
The new year is already upon us. This is a time when many of us reflect on the previous twelve months. Then we make resolutions, list goals, draw plans, or form habits for the next year-long run. I’ve...
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On Becoming a Writer . . . is Now Available on Amazon
I’m so excited to share with you the project I’ve been working on: On Becoming a Writer: What Every Blogger Needs to Know The concepts shared in this e-book are for every nonfiction writer — blogger...
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Mended: A Glimpse into the Future I Dream Of ~ Week 10
As I sat in a quiet corner of the sanctuary, I noticed an elderly woman walk in. She strode tall and slender, but with a slight curve in her shoulders, as if the years of life had worn a little too...
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Hello Mornings . . . The Summer Challenge
“Yes, I’m awake. I’m not up, but I’m awake.” These are the words I mumble, while lying horizontal, as my husband gets ready for work. He’s one of those cheery types in the morning. Instantly awake....
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Life after the Flood
The story of the great flood is one of the most oft-told stories to children — especially in Sunday school. We show cartoon pictures of animals walking, two by two, into the ark. These pictures...
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The Secret to a Powerful Prayer Life
I’ll be honest. I used to think of prayer as a rather dull exercise. Even though I’ve loved studying God’s Word since I was a teenager, I could never get into prayer. It felt foreign. Strange. I even...
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A Letter to My Friends Overseas
Dear Friends, You’ve been on my heart lately. Because I think I’ve been wrong about you all along. I think I’ve had you “labeled” solely as a missionary, and I’ve failed to see you beyond the work...
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A Mother’s Prayer
While crossing a catwalk at Los Angeles International Airport, I stop to notice the sunrise. The sun paints the sky with a cheerful palette of pastels, welcoming the morning with a wash of...
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A Place to Share Your Story
I’ve always said that I envision this online space as an extension of my home. Like we’re having a conversation in my living room. And at different points in the year, I enjoy opening my home and...
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The Seven Deadly Sins of Writers
In my experience, novice writers tend to worry about the wrong things. They fret over comma splices. They wonder if they’re “showing” or “telling.” Then they hear that adverbs are evil, so they...
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Passport to Prose: A Simple Editing Guide for Bloggers
My newest e-book is finished, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Passport to Prose: A Simple Editing Guide for Bloggers is for all nonfiction writers. It’s a simple step-by-step guide to help...
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A Haven of Hope for Moms
Raising Generations Today is an annual conference designed to equip and inspire moms in all seasons of motherhood. It’s a haven of hope for moms. The conference seeks to provide valuable resources,...
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Job: A Shadow of Suffering ~ Part One
I’m reading through the book of Job right now with Team 365. Job’s story isn’t exactly a bedtime lullaby. Most people give up reading all the way through it because it’s just so depressing. But the...
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Five Ways Your Writing Improves as a Guest Writer
The first time I wrote an article for another website, I was nervous. I wanted to submit something the readers of that site would find interesting or helpful. So I thought about my topic for weeks,...
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Job: A Shadow of Suffering ~ Part Two
We all experience suffering in this life. Some more than others. But few people experience something as devastating as losing their entire family. Yet, this is what happens to Job. All of his children...
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Is God Good?
Throughout history, people have asked two age-old questions: Is there a God? If so, is God good? Many people argue that a good God would not allow so much suffering in the world. But since there is...
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Job: A Shadow of Suffering ~ Part Three
My grandma used to say that people are like teabags. We find out what’s inside when they’re dropped in hot water. <Tweet that!> Job’s life was dropped in hot water. Through the harshest of...
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Job: A Shadow of Suffering ~ Part Four
When it comes to suffering, there are no easy answers. What can we learn from Job’s life? A man whose name is synonymous with suffering? In my forty years of church attendance, I can’t remember ever...
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Writing Your Writing Story
Every writer embarks on a unique path to the world of words. And every writer learns about the craft in different ways. Writing a memoir of your life as a writer is one of the best ways to learn about...
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Extreme Makeover: Tabernacle Edition
As a family, we used to watch the television show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The show featured a family with special needs and then built a new home for them while they went on vacation. The...
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