Welcome to The Baggage Handler special blog tour—I’m thrilled you’ve joined us! First, a word about author David Rawlings. I initially met David in 2016 when he and I were American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Genesis finalists. It was a brief encounter as we said hello in the elevator. We noticed one another’s ACFW badges and finalist ribbons and we …
Talking Family with Keli Gwyn, Author of Family of Her Dreams
Today I’m delighted to welcome my friend Keli Gwyn, author of Family of Her Dreams. I first met Keli online, and then in person at the 2011 ACFW conference in St. Louis. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed getting to know Keli better—and let me just say—she’s the real deal. Nice. Thoughtful. Down-to-earth. And a huge Taco Bell fan. Let the …
Quenched: Christ’s Living Water for a Thirsty Soul (Book Review)
Hi, friends! What a wonderful treat I have in store for you today! Are you thirsty? Well, grab your empty glass and pull up a seat. We’re going to have some fun! What? you may say. You mean Christians have fun? Of course we do! We weren’t created to live dry, mediocre, or humdrum lives. We were created for so …
Why Bless Others?
Like many families, we celebrate holiday traditions. For instance, one of those traditions in our house is blessing others. Through cookie-making. Every Christmas season we set aside a day or two for our annual cookie fest. It would be so much simpler to just buy the slice-and-bakes and a few containers of frosting, but when I suggest this I’m met …
Farewell, Thanksgiving…and Welcome, Christmas!
Hi, friends! I pray each of you had a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving holiday was filled with scrumptious food, tons of family, and wonderful fellowship. We kicked off Thanksgiving Day at our home with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, and their sweet girls. Since I was hosting, I opted for some shortcuts. I used disposable pans, scads of …
Happy (Early) Thanksgiving, Friends! (And a Giveaway)
During the next few days, I’m preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. (And yes. Wouldn’t you know? I’m a list-maker. I have my Things to Do list and my Grocery Store list. It’s so much easier that way!) As I mentioned last week, I’ll be taking a short blogging break, but I’ll return again next Monday (Dec. 2nd). I plan to …
Annnd…the Countdown’s On! (Thanksgiving, Here We Come!)
Last night as I was dishing up smothered steak and potatoes, I thought… you know, in less than a week from now, we’ll be feasting on turkey and dressing and all the trimmings! Mmmm! I make a conscious effort to remain in a state of Thanksgiving all year ’round, but when the holiday actually approaches, I begin to feel all …
Meet Marjorie Vawter (And a Giveaway!)
Sometimes, in life, you meet certain folks and you just click. You might share similar life philosophies, spiritual beliefs, and mutual goals. Bonus points include: a funny bone, a compassionate heart, and truth with tact. (I call these God-ordained appointments “Jesus Hook-Ups.”) I first met Marjorie (Margie) Vawter a little over a year ago at our local ACFW MozArks chapter meeting. I …
April Blog Break
I hope you had a very blessed Easter! Just a friendly reminder: I’m taking a blogging break this week and I will return on Wednesday, April 10th. Meanwhile, I’ll pop in on Twitter and Facebook, and I’d really like to connect with you there. My schedule’s changing a bit, too. After the 10th, I will blog on Wednesdays and Fridays. …
The Pay it Forward Pledge
Don’t you just love those God-ordained feel-good moments? You know the ones. That pat on the back. That word of encouragement. The little gift that you’re not expecting. Those quiet pay-it-forward kinds of things that others demonstrate toward you that make you think You know, that just made me feel so good, I really ought to do this for someone else. …
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