1. We write in many different genres. Yes, even the (*gasp*) inspirational romance genre. 2. We love Jesus, but please don’t put us on a pedestal. We have faults and shortcomings. 3. When we’re asked “What do you write?” we’re happy to share. If you reply “Whoa! I’d never read that in a million years!” we’d rather you bite your …
Since I write heartfelt, homespun, contemporary Christian romance, I often contemplate which content to leave in and what to edit out. I consider how much fuel to add to the fire while stoking the flame. I’m deeply aware that my words should always reflect the love of Jesus Christ first and that any other relationship should be secondary. As a Christian, I’ve made …
I love the word “celebrate.” I love what it represents. It’s a way of marking a special occasion or observing something noteworthy. When I hear celebrate I think happy thoughts. I think holidays, birthdays, wedding receptions, baby showers, anniversaries, team victories, and a host of other things. For some, additional reasons to celebrate might include: a great sale, a prime parking space, a job …
Like many couples, when my husband and I were married we chose to include a portion of 1st Corinthians in our wedding vows: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. …
Because we tend to think in the finite, we often sell ourselves short. It’s safer inside the box. It’s comfortable there. We learn what to expect; we know the well-worn path from A to Z because we’ve traveled it so many times. It’s fun to watch children navigate life because life in a box hasn’t found them yet. They may …
Many years ago, I knew an acquaintance I’ll refer to as “Cassie.” I met Cassie as a freshman in college. For a brief time, we worked in the same area on campus. Cassie was the oldest of three siblings and came from a broken home. (Her dad remarried about the time she started college.) Cassie was a bit rough around the …
Comfortable. I even like the word. It makes me feel…well…comfortable. Just rolling that four-syllable-word around on my tongue conjures images of warm, fuzzy bedroom slippers and soft, cozy furniture. When we think of “comfortable,” rarely do we picture a cold, sterile environment such as a hospital or waiting room. But then again, I guess it depends on your perspective. For those who …
For many people not familiar with Christian fiction there is sometimes the preconceived notion, that if it’s Christian, then it must be boring. I addressed this many months ago in a previous post, but I wanted to touch on it again today because it seems to be a prevalent mindset. I’m often asked why I’ve chosen to write for the Christian, vs. …
Generally, I’m a happy person. I willingly choose joy. Now, does that mean that I don’t experience sadness, heartache, doubt, or insecurity from time to time? Hardly. Like you, I’ve held hands with each of those at various life junctures. Some seasons have been a little more difficult than others. Just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean that life is always good, …
Since we all need encouragement from time to time, I wanted to share a re-post from about 6 months ago… I think because I write, I equate a lot of life’s stages to writing. Perhaps, it’s the other way around. Writing probably intersects with various chapters of my life, too. If we think about the natural order of progression, it …
