Got anything to celebrate today? Is it something you’d like to celebrate again … and again … and again? I’m celebrating sending off a novella manuscript — and hoping to celebrate that more in the future. I’m celebrating how my daughters and sons-in-love and daughter-in-love create a heart-expanding vision of family. And I’m anticipating the celebrations that will happen once …
In Others’ Words: Only You
There are some things only I can do. Being me, for example. Nobody else can be me. Brilliant deduction, I know. I spent some time — too much time, to be honest — doubting myself. (Yes, yes, I’ve admitted this before, so I won’t belabor it again.) Lesson learned: Spend too much time doubting yourself and you spend too little …
In Others’ Words: To the Future
Some days are weights … and others are stepping stones … and still others disappear before I even grasp “What happened?” I’m aiming for something … so many things … and I don’t want to miss what’s right here, now, because I just may find this moment was the most important thing of all. Sometimes I dream when I’m asleep …
In Others’ Words: Moving Forward
Yesterday, I wrote a scene where an imaginary character grapples with forgiving someone — someone who hurt him years ago. And as I wrote the scene, I realized that some of the words coming out of the character’s mouth were my own. I wasn’t too surprised. I’ve grappled with forgiveness — the whole “How do I forgive this person, God?” …
Valentine’s Day Giveaway: Win a Kindle Fire HDX & 12 Novels
I’m so excited to announce a very special Valentine’s Day giveaway. I’ve joined with eleven best-selling, award-winning author friends to bring our readers this amazing giveaway. In addition to a brand new Kindle Fire HDX, the winner will receive the latest novels from these awesome authors — that’s a dozen books! A Beauty So Rare by Tamera Alexander Butterfly Palace by …
In Others’ Word: Weariness
When you’re weary, do you ever stop to discern why? Are you weary because you are not doing the things you want — or need — to do? Or are you weary because you are doing the things you do not want — or need — to do? It’s a question worth asking … and a question worth answering. …
In Others’ Words: Choosing to Trust Others
There comes a time when you have to decide: is this thing between you and another person a relationship or not? I’m not just talking about romantic “do I or don’t I love this person?” kind of relationships. This question comes up as friendships are formed too. And yes, the beginning of relationships make me nervous. Do I or don’t I? …
In Others’ Words: Silent Night
I love Christmas music! During the month of December, I’ve shared some of my favorite Christmas songs with you. Silent Night tops my list of favorites — I love singing Silent Night at Christmas Eve services. httpv://youtu.be/D_kb3kiO4Uo In Your Words: What are some of your favorite ways to spend Christmas Eve? Christmas Music: Silent Night Click to Tweet What …
In Others’ Words: O Come, Emmanuel
I love Christmas music! During the month of December, I’m sharing some of my favorite Christmas songs with you. O Come, Emmanuel is filled with such longing — and I love this instrumental rendition by The Piano Guys. httpv://youtu.be/iO7ySn-Swwc In Your Words: The meaning of the word Emmanuel is so significant: God with us. What makes you feel close …
In Others’ Words: Frosty the Snowman
I love Christmas music! During the month of December, I’ve shared some of my favorite Christmas songs with you. When it came to picking a favorite children’s song, there were quite a few to choose from. I settled on Frosty the Snowman because it’s always been a favorite of my children — and yes, I admit it, I love to …