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O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thoughts afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For … Continue reading →

Getting old isn’t for wimps. Many of us take measures to prevent others from detecting our age. We are an obsessed nation living in a state of denial. I hear from old friends whose children I taught in Bible club … Continue reading →

We’ve all been there. Bumper to bumper traffic, we’re running late, and the gas gauge needle is hovering dangerously close to the E. We tighten our grip on the steering wheel and pray that we can make it to the … Continue reading →

So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and glory.” Psalm 63: 2 As a struggling writer, I’ve often asked myself, “Why did I ever think I could do this? Whatever possessed me to try … Continue reading →

“The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones. You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11 Like many of you, … Continue reading →

Autumn is a time of change, the most obvious of which of course, is the foliage. During the years that I lived in Florida, I grievously missed watching the leaves change color in the fall. In the years since we’ve … Continue reading →

“Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament…and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.” John 16:20 I’ve been contemplating a question lately—a question to which, as a Christian, I already … Continue reading →

If you’re reading this blog and you’re not a writer, you may scratch your head and think I’ve gone over the edge. Rest assured, this is the way writers think. My husband repeatedly reminds me that my characters “aren’t real”, … Continue reading →

Anticipation…can be sweet, can be nerve-wracking. In less than a week, I’ll be traveling to the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) national conference. The excitement has been building for weeks. The prospect of seeing friends we only get to see … Continue reading →

“I will bless the Lord at all times…” Psalm 34:1“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Psalm 103:1 Mothers do it every day. Her little one comes running up to her, … Continue reading →