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There are fifty-six separate accounts* in the Gospels where Jesus used parables to get His point across. We think of Jesus as a great orator proclaiming the love of God from the temple or a hillside as He preached to … Continue reading →

A few days ago, a friend of mine described this point in my writing career as “dipping my toes in the deep water”. I chuckled and reminded her that I can’t swim. But I must admit her comment made me … Continue reading →

“These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom . . . but are of no value–” Colossians 2:23 I was perusing in Internet looking for a good rate on an airline ticket. Over on the left side of the screen, … Continue reading →

Anticipation of the annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference begins for me around January. I could name a host of reasons why I go to the ACFW conference, but many have already been mentioned by other bloggers. Here are just … Continue reading →

“In this the love of God was manifested toward us…” 1st John 4:9 I was feeling a bit down yesterday. Everyone has moments in which they wish circumstances were different. I knew this event was coming up, and like every … Continue reading →

The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him, Who shelters him all the day long, and he shall dwell between His shoulders. Blessed of the Lord is his land, with the precious things of heaven…” Deuteronomy 33:12-13 … Continue reading →

I’ve been a gad-about for the past several weeks, taking a research trip to the mountains in north Georgia in May. The setting for the three book series I’m currently working on is the north Georgia mountains. I saturated myself … Continue reading →

“For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.” 1st John 3:11 There is nothing like hanging out with a bunch of writers—people who understand the passion for taking pretend characters and … Continue reading →

I’ll admit it—I hate clutter, I hate disorder, and I hate confusion. Four different calendars—each one dedicated to a specific part of my life—keep me on schedule. I feel like one of those folks who stand up in a meeting … Continue reading →

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8 I couldn’t wait to plant my garden this year. I was so tired of looking out the window and seeing brown—bare dirt, leftover autumn … Continue reading →