I have always loved fiction that shows Biblical truth rather than tells it. Reclaiming Nick, Susan May Warren’s latest romance release, does just that. Chronicling Nick Noble’s return to his family ranch to face the past, …
2006 In Review
As for us all, the end of the year affords a look back. In the span of twelve months, what challenges have I met and mastered? What has tripped me up? Where have I persevered? Where have I fallen short?So many things come to …
Another Christmas is relegated to memory. This one will not be forgotten for several reasons: for the stressful situations leading up to it, for it being our first in this house and the first with family nearby. It was the …
A Request
If you are reading this, please stop and say a prayer for me. I am under an extreme amount of stress at the moment dealing with a family situation that roller-coasters up and down. I’m stretched to my limit. I’m begging the …
Just when I thought things couldn’t get much worse (last week was an incredibly emotional week) . . .Kablam!I got rear-ended today.The repair is estimated to take 2-3 weeks.And I still haven’t finished my Christmas shopping! …
A Gift of Hope
I admit it. I’ve wondered if I have what it takes for this writing thing. I mean, did God really gift me in this area or am I like the kid trying out for every NBA team because he has a dream, not realizing he lacks the …
An Early Resolution
Looking back over the last few posts, p.C. (pre-Christmas), I realized I’ve been a bit whiney lately. Yuck!So here is my early resolution: NO MORE WHINING!!My life is my life. So what if I can’t write as many hours a day as I …
My most favorite Christmas book is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. In my growing up years, we often spent Christmas vacation traveling to Colorado for a week of skiing. Reading this book aloud became one …
Christmas Movies
One of our favorite holiday traditions is the watching of Christmas movies between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It gets to be a bit challenging finding evenings with enough free time for a full length movie given that it …
The Advent of Christmas
I love Christmas. I love the decorations and the celebrations and buying gifts for all the people I love.We try to make time for Christmas parades and charitable shopping as a family. I love the baking—which my daughter does …