As a rule, I tend to stay away from politics on the Internet. I’m not going to break that rule today. I have opinions, and I freely admit my opinions are influenced by my Christian faith. That said, now that the elections are over, how are we to respond? Regardless of which candidate won, we have to go on. If …
Jumping Water
The other day I listened to a sermon on tape while walking. (It really helps to keep my mind off the pain in my ankle!!!) The speaker taught on John 4, which is where Jesus ventures in Samaria and encounters the woman at the well. Oh, there’s TONS of good stuff to be gleaned from that encounter, but in this …
God’s Way of Making Me SmileToday
I sang a solo in church this morning. I used to sing quite a but, but a year or so ago I stopped. Not really a conscious decision at first; I just felt the Lord nudging me to focus on other things. But our church recently lost several prominent figures in the music department, and when my friend asked if …
Countdown to VBG Day!
What, you ask, is VBG Day? It stands for Very Big Grin. In other words, it’s the day my braces come off! Woo hoo! This grin has been seventeen months in the making, and I’m going to celebrate! Bite into a caramel apple, and chew bubble gum, and–you may think this is weird–floss my teeth without having to thread between …
Halloween – Do We, or Don’t We?
When I was a teenager, my family attended a church that believed Halloween was a devil’s holiday, and to celebrate in any way was to invite the devil into your life. To counteract the community’s activities around the holiday (i.e. Trick or Treating), that church offered an alternative on Halloween. It was a fun fall festival, with games and lots …
Peace to You from Monterey
This morning I awoke in my hotel room to the sound of the surf breaking on the shoreline, and I thought, “I have to share this with my friends!”
Training Update #1
Yikes! Has it really been 9 days since I determined to train for the Disney 5k? I sat right here and shared my determination to exercise and build my stamina. Oh, the best-laid plans. On Day One I bicycled and walked and worked out. Yay me! That night — ouch. I decided maybe riding 2 miles and walking a half mile …
Time to Train!
As many of you know, I broke my ankle at the end of June. Surgery was on July 10th (a plate and 8 screws), which means I’ve spent three months sitting around with my foot elevated. Let me tell you, that kind of inactivity does not do great things for your figure. I have gained (gulp!) almost 20 pounds. Unacceptable. …
He Sees
I write this from my room at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. If I glance out the window I see the air traffic control tower looming above the hotel, windows facing every direction so the controllers can watch on everything that happens all over this huge airport. And I am reminded of the One who watches over me. The American …
Writing Historical Stories
(Note: This article first appeared on Romance at Random.) Writing books with historical settings is not for wimps – especially research wimps. Add an entirely unfamiliar culture, like the Amish, and the task could become downright intimidating. But when your publisher gently suggests that such a book might be a good idea…well, you roll up your sleeves and dive in. …