I got into a conversation the other day that left me feeling unsatisfied. The discussion was on a different topic entirely, but eventually worked its way around to the Bible. Specifically, how much of the Bible can be taken literally and how much is written merely as symbolic prose or even poetry. The question of creation arose, as it often …
Benji the Weary Traveler
I purposefully got a six-pound dog so he could travel with me in airplanes. Because of my schedule, I spend a lot of time flying, and I wanted a dog who could go with me in the cabin, rather than being checked as luggage. Poor Benji. He isn’t a great traveler. I’ve had him for a month now, and we’ve …
Get Back Up – Book Review
Get Back UpTrusting God When Life Knocks You Down by Sheryl Giesbrecht About the book: Life is not always easy or fair for the follower of Christ. Yet, Sheryl Giesbrecht has learned, from the depths of past pain, it is possible to be raised up. It is possible to heal. Most importantly, it is possible to exchange hurt for hope. …
Apple Grove eBooks on Sale
In preparation for the eBook release of A Cowboy at Heart, the publisher is making the first two books in the series available for the terrific price of $2.99 each! Now readers can get up-to-date on what’s gone on in the Amish of Apple Grove for under $6. Not bad! But don’t wait too long. The sale ends April 22. …
Success in Plotting!
I’m in Branson, Missouri this weekend with my writing partner, Lori Copeland, to develop the plot of our sixth co-authored novel, Rainy Day Dreams, book 2 in the Seattle Brides series. I wish you could see how much fun we have when we’re plotting a book. At times we laugh so hard we can’t talk, and have to take a …
And the Winner Is…
The contest is over, and we have a winner. The choice was tough, though. We read so many wonderful descriptions of men who epitomize the idea of a cowboy – fathers, friends, uncles, grandfathers, and even sons. The publicist who coordinated the contest suggested that everyone get a book! Unfortunately that wasn’t possible, so we had to pick one winner. …
Chronicles of Benji – Benji Sees a …
Benji is getting more accustomed to the house and is starting to feel at home. Enough that he notices anything out of place. Click on the picture to watch the video.
Benji, the Walker!
April 3 – Benji’s first airplane flight! I flew from Utah to Kentucky today, and Benji went with me. I’ve been introducing him to the pet carrier for a week now, and Benji was still cautious at best. The taxi came to pick us up at 5:30 a.m. (yeah!) and I forced Benji into his carrier. I felt so guilty! …
Benji – 3/20
March 20 – Benji went to the veterinarian today. Oh, my! What an ordeal. Benji is terrified of EVERYTHING, and especially of the vet. When I put him on the scale, he stood there shivering, terrified to move. The vet tech said, “Most of our dogs hate the scale and we can’t get them to stand there long enough to …
Benji – 3/27 – 3/31
March 27 – Why did I adopt the most anxiety-ridden dog on the planet? He follows me around the house, shadowing my every move, obviously thinking I am the Alpha Dog of his pack. But put a leash on him and take him for a walk? No way. He cowers and shivers and acts like I’m a demon on the …