New Releases in Christian Fiction – June 2020

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Forever Home by Amy Grochowski — A Canadian Amish farmer proposes a convenient marriage to a Lancaster Amish businesswoman so they can join a new...

A Dream Come True

Yesterday, I signed a contract with Elk Lake Publishing. It’s been over seven years since I  wrote “The End” on the first draft of this novel.  While praying about signing the contract, I received another wonderful surprise. I learned my book is a...

New Releases in Christian Fiction – May 2020

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Children’s: The Edge of Everywhen by A.S. Mackey — Begin with an ancient, mysterious, self-aware book. Add two heartbroken children, reeling from the loss of their mother....

Should We Fast? And Other Things I’m Pondering

As we approach the end of Lent, it occurs to me God orchestrated a world fast from many things. No ballgames, no concerts, no parties, no work for many, and empty worship centers. People are dying, and we are helpless, but not without hope. In the Bible, when things...

New Releases in Christian Fiction – April 2020

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical: Claiming Canaan: Milcah’s Journey by Barbara M. Britton — When the tribal elders make marriage a requirement for claiming her land, Milcah bat Zelophehad...

Background Music

For the past week, I’ve been the only one working in the library, and it’s quiet. Other than the HVAC unit kicking on or the odd phone call, it’s silent. On a typical day, it’s rare for me to close my office door, so there’s always a hum of activity in the background....

New Releases in Christian Fiction – March 2020

March 2020 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Love & Liberty by Elsie Davis — A New Hampshire firefighter and an Audubon Society member go head to head when his work...

New Releases in Christian Fiction – February 2020

February 2020 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Hands of Grace by Brenda S. Anderson — She’s always looked for love in the wrong places. He wants nothing to do with...

10 Reasons I Love Facebook

A few of my friends aren’t fans of Facebook, but I love it. My top ten reasons include: Thanks to FB, I can ask for prayer, and I often discover when others need a petition lifted to call on God’s power to heal and rescue. Through the years, I lost touch with...

How to Battle the Winter Blues

January is always a tough month for me. The short days leave me little time to spend outdoors and I battle the winter blues. Maybe, part of the problem is I spent too much time working and running during the holiday season, which cut into my time alone with God. While...