I’m really excited about the release of a new book this month – The Dog Next Door. It’s a delightful collection of heartwarming stories all about dogs, and I’m honored to have a story included. My story is about my baby, BJ. BJ was a black standard poodle I rescued from a puppy mill several years ago. He was the …
Author and Perfecter
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:2) Writers love this verse. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I love it because it describes one more connection between me and my Lord. We’re both authors. Of course, His work is much deeper and more important than mine, but this verse describes …
Kentucky Rain Keeps Comin’ Down
Elvis had it right. Seems like I’ve been walking in rain for days and days, “…walking through, with the rain in my shoes.” Literally. Yesterday Mom and I splashed through parking lot puddles and got rain in our shoes. Yuck. Today as I stared at the gloomy sky and wet grass outside my office window, that song kept going through …
Where’s My Chocolate Ice Cream?
I received an email from a reader the other day who had just read Stuck in the Middle. She asked a question that rolled around in my mind for close to a week before I answered it. This one required a lot more thought and prayer than the typical reader question. She asked, “How do I get my chocolate ice …
He’s Riding Herd Over Me
I’m working on a fun book right now. It’s set in the old west, during a cattle drive. When I started, I knew almost nothing about cattle drives, but now I can say I’m a bit more educated – and a lot more fascinated. Now, I’m not going to turn my Journal into a lecture about the old west. But …
Website Mystery Challenge – The Resolution
We’re finally at the end of our Website Mystery Challenge! Did you solve the clues and discover the identity of the killer? How about that cryptogram – did you figure it out and decipher the extra clues? Now it’s time to find out how you did. The Resolution: Detective Collins saw Mrs. Butler eavesdropping on his conversation. He followed her …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #7
We’ve come to the final clue in our Website Mystery Challenge! Detective Collins is hot on the trail of the killer. Have you followed the trail and figured out the identify of the killer? Here’s one last chance to add an important clue to your list. Collins assesses al the clues, and lays them all out. Sandra had a motive: …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #6
The clues are coming to an end soon. Today we follow Detective Collins as he begins his investigation. You may already have a suspect in mind. Let’s see if you and Detective Collins agree! (Remember to check the Website Mystery Challenge link in the right column of this page to review the previous clues and the cryptogram translations.) Detective Collins …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #5
The clues in my Website Mystery Challenge are starting to add up! How are you coming in solving the cryptogram? You’ll get some fascinating hidden data when you figure the cryptogram out! Here’s the next clue. To review the previous ones, click on the “Website Mystery Challenge” in the right column of this page. Suspect Number Four: Raul the Pool …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #4
Here’s the next installment in my Website Mystery Challenge. To review the previous clues, click the “Website Mystery Challenge” link in the right-hand column of this page. Suspect Number Three: Brent Bollinger has recently taken up occupancy in one of the estate’s guest rooms, at Maryanne’s invitation. His role is obvious – Maryanne was taken with the handsome young man, …