It seems to me many women spend countless hours feeling guilty. I include myself in this group. When I was working outside the home, I felt guilty because I had to put our oldest child (a nursing baby at the time) into day care. Fortunately, we were both in the same facility on a naval …
Dorothy Sayers said Jesus suffered three humiliations: the incarnation, the cross, and the church. There is truth in these words. Think of the humiliation of God, Creator of the Universe, the One who created mankind in His own image, choosing to impregnate and be born through a human woman. He left heaven to live on …
God’s Gang We tend to picture Jesus’ disciples as the great saints they became, depicted in longs robes and wearing halos in some churches. Have you ever thought about who the twelve disciples might be today? Simon-Peter – a slightly-overweight middle-aged, grizzled, graying-bearded man with callused hands steering his fishing boat out to sea before …
Rick and I spent the month of May in Russia and visiting Capitols of the Baltic Sea. For the first half of our adventure (Russia), we flew into St. Petersburg and spent a few days at the gorgeous Grand Hotel right around the corner from the “Church of the Spilled Blood”, one of the iconic …
Three of our five grandchildren are here for a visit. One is a helper at Vacation Bible School, the others, attendees. After their morning of fun and learning at church, we head off for picnics or lunch at Auntie Shannon’s before going on various expeditions. Our most exciting adventure was capturing crawdads at …
I went shopping again today. I often pick the longest line because it gives me time to pray. Unless I forget, which happens all too often. I become distracted by the women’s magazines. They are always there, right at the front, tempting a shopper (who is trying to be good) with the impulse to make …
I’m very excited to announce the Americana Theatre Company is presenting “Redeeming Love”, with first performances in Plymouth, Massachusetts on June 23, 24 and 28. The play is adapted from my novel by Scott Hayes. I can’t wait to hear how it all goes! I hope you will check out this event online where you …
The Atonement Child and The Scarlet Thread have new covers! Both of these novels have been out for a number of years, and both helped me work through some major issues in my life. The year I spent writing TAC was the most difficult in my life, but also the most healing. TST helped me …
Not a day goes by that I don’t hear news anchors and commentators grumbling. I could turn off the television, and often do. But the thoughts are there, lurking. What if..? If only… Why, oh, why? Some say worrying is a sign of intelligence. God says it’s a lack of faith. What can I do …
I’d love to know who said: Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the front door forever. Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. When you hit a wall, feel along it until you find a door. Never excuse in yourself what you accuse in others. Don’t use a bazooka …