On Palm Sunday in 1975, a 19-year-old mother walks down the aisle of small church in Eastern Ohio. She stops at the altar and bows her head. In the moments that follow, she whispers a prayer to Jesus, confessing her sins and believing in her heart that He is Lord and died to save her. […]
Imagine standing at the other end of this year. A glance back into 2016 and what would you hope to see? I’ve pondered on this often as I step into this new year. One yearning that stands out for me is to spend many “I’m going to treasure this forever” moments with my family. You […]
Last summer, my nine-year-old son and I read Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan. This lovely tale with beautiful writing and endearing characters captured my heart. I cried and laughed and cried some more as I read this thought-provoking children’s story. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend it for both children […]
I’m a dreamer! Every since I was in second grade, I’ve dreamed of being a fiction writer. Here I am many decades later, and I still cling to that dream. I can’t let it go. Perhaps that is why today’s quote from Mark Twain is one I read often to encourage me on my writing […]
“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” Albert Einstein As a mom and fiction writer, I love encouraging my nine-year-old son to use his imagination. What better way to do that than through storytelling. Storytelling can take many forms, including: A creative story handwritten on paper or typed on a computer. The telling of a story […]
Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. ~Ephesians 5:14 (NIV)~ An eight-thousand-foot mountain rising along Highway 40 in northwestern Colorado sparked my imagination as a child. Each time we drove by it, I would try to visualize its namesake—the Sleeping Giant. Squinting, I could see the outline of […]
Each November, my son’s elementary school hosts a special Grandparents Day program. I love how his school takes time each year to honor grandparents. Last Friday, my son and his fourth grade class performed a beautiful and touching tribute to military veterans. During their performance, pictures of grandparents who served in the military were displayed […]
It’s sure good to be back here again! This last year has been busy, but it’s been good. I’ve really enjoyed spending more time with my family during this season. We’ve played a lot of board games here lately, and we’re reading the Chronicles of Narnia series. I’ve found pockets of time here and there […]
A copper-tinted recipe box sitting on a ladder bookshelf in my house holds treasures given to me 17 years ago. My grandma hosted a bridal shower for me and invited all her friends to the party. Each of these sweet ladies shared their favorite recipes with me. In the box, I find: Greek Cake from […]
Today’s quote comes from Corrie ten Boom. This courageous and godly woman shared words of wisdom about worry and the power of prayer.