Small towns are important in my life. Growing up in an atmosphere where you go to school and church with your neighbors is a nurturing environment. They also figure into my writing, as all of my … [Read more...]
Wednesday Win: I venture into the world of podcasts
That moment when you feel like a "real author"? The first was when I searched for name on Amazon, and found my books! This one ranks up there, too. Chautona Havig hosts a podcast with the sole … [Read more...]
Freedom in the Fire?
Image by Haim Charbit on Pixabay Life on Planet Earth is full of trials. Ours might never be as extreme as the one endured by Daniel's three friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah (better … [Read more...]
Wednesday Win: Wonderful Book by Great New Author
Where exactly is home, and why is it so important to find your place in the world? This is a central question for Mylze Moore, the main character in Rebecca Meek's new book, Summer at Caroling … [Read more...]
Monday Musing: How should we react to tragedy?
photo by: thedigitalartist-why-4129050-2.jpg Our congregation is journeying through the minor prophets for the next few weeks. I love the way we find connections to Jesus in every book. Joel's … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites: Five Books that Define Me
A continual problem for me: I freeze up when asked to name my "Favorite" anything. Much easier, I can name Five of something. This time, rather than ranking these books as favorites, these are five … [Read more...]
Wednesday Win- My favorite book signing location
Fall weather has made its appearance in Arkansas! This Saturday (unless we have an unfortunate rainstorm) my friend Tonya Ashley and I will be selling and signing books at the Caddo Gap Fall Festival. … [Read more...]
Monday Musings- Watching for the Shepherd
Photo by wengen-bulgaria-on Pixabay While reading through the Bible this year, I have been pondering the prophecies in the final books of the Old Testament. Putting myself in the place of the … [Read more...]
Five Favorite Movies: Why do you Love Them?
Pick one favorite of anything? Very hard.Name five of the movies that inspire me? The ones I don't mind watching over and over? Easier. With the latest summer temperatures creeping over the century … [Read more...]
One of my favorite authors knocks it out of the park again!
I actually read this book while onboard ship. It was amazing to contrast the 1819 version with my luxurious floating hotel. There was so much more going on than a swashbuckling sea-faring adventure. … [Read more...]
