Worship While You Work

“Let writing become another way to worship the Lord. Give all of yourself to God as a thank offering.” ~Francine Rivers That is exactly how I feel about the writing process. It is a means to worship God, to experience His creative powers, to feel His grace in my...

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You Are Loved

Last week, a friend’s teenage son committed suicide. The news was devastating – to his family, his friends, everyone. But it wasn’t just devastating – it was completely unexpected. Had his parents known he was struggling, they would have done...

Bringing Barney Back

My kids don’t watch Barney anymore. That’s mostly a good thing. Sometimes,  though, I miss their little kid shows. I really loved Diego’s “Rescue Pack” song. I used to salsa around the house whenever that came on. If I wasn’t in the room, my kids would call for me,...

Just Say No

I am a people pleaser. Big time. I want everyone to think I’m great, to invite me to all the parties, and to speak of me fondly when I’m not in the room. There are major problems with that, as you can imagine. One of the biggest problems is that I...

My Writer’s Routine

We all have routines. Athletes have them. Actors have them. Businessmen and women have them. Most of us are creatures of habit, and those habits help us do what we do to the best of our ability. In fact, my friend, Charity, a volleyball coach, says that when players...