The Right Voice
Four times now, I’ve had a message on Instagram or Facebook from a friend asking me to do something for him or her or to give money. It’s always a scam of some sort, and I realize immediately because the message doesn’t sound like my friend. I’ve recently decided to test the scammers who are […]
A Fun Radio Interview and Sneak Peek for My Next Book
I’m starting all the fun promotion for my new book called The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility that comes out in October. Here is my first radio interview with a great host from My Faith Radio. It’s on Afternoons with Bill Arnold, and it’s about a 45 minute […]
Somewhere to Go
I love how, in Psalm 60, David describes something about God like this: “You have set up a banner for those who fear you, that they may flee to it from the bow.” I love thinking of God as a high banner that we see in the distance and run to. I like thinking of […]
For More Fruit
Today I seriously diminished my plumcot tree. I trimmed the tall, tall branches on top (the once I’d never be able to reach when the fruit comes), and then I thinned out some of the many extra branches growing out in all directions. These were healthy, vibrant branches with bright green leaves. As I carried […]
Add In Rest Hour
After all these years, I still run my summers like I’m a counselor at Camp Greystone. I absolutely love the structure of a summer camp schedule. I do this for myself, but I invite my whole family to join in to whatever I have planned for the summer camp day. I did this when my […]
Around the Garden
It’s been cool and rainy here in the garden. Here’s the report: The climbing roses smell so sweet, and I’m happy to announce the blackberries and raspberries are coming in nicely. The pumpkin patch and miniature watermelons are my most novel and exciting additions to the garden this year. With joy, I recently discovered the […]
For Your Comfort
I notice something wonderful in 2 Corinthians today. I’ve decided to spend a few days studying Paul’s letter to this church because of its power to encourage and reaffirm our proper calling and worldview. I love what I find here in verses 3-7 which I bolded for us: Praise be to the God and Father […]
Staying True
Yesterday was such a great day professionally speaking. I loved the photos from my photoshoot, for example. But something amazing happened. As I was walking up in the woods near Shaver’s Creek with my oldest daughter–after a great drive listening to all her favorite tunes in the little Honda she drives–I thought about the simple […]
What the Photographer Said
I had my “lifestyle and branding” photoshoot, and here is one of my favorite photos from that day. In order to get this picture, the photographer said, “OK, look up and imagine your daughters have just come into the room.” So I did.
Virtual Visits
During the summer months, I often have more time to virtually pop in to various Bible studies or book clubs. It’s such a joy to visit with youth groups, college groups, young professionals, professors, or older readers who like to chat with the author. Feel free to reach out on social media if you’d like […]