Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Inspirational romance”
I think all little girls grow up with preconceived notions of what romance should be. We form those beliefs based on how we see our mothers and fathers interact, television and movies (skewed as they may be), and the world around us. Since I grew up in a very affectionate household, it wasn’t unusual to see my mama and daddy openly …
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 …
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. …
Several months ago I talked about author taglines. You may remember that my original tagline was Writing Heartfelt, Homespun Contemporary Christian Romance. Way too lengthy in my opinion. I felt that I needed something a bit shorter and more definitive, so eventually, my tagline became Dishing Hearth and Home on Plates of Love. Still a tad too long, but …
I’ve always been a “go for broke” kind of person. In other words, I believe anything that’s worth doing is worth doing well. I think when we’re younger, we tend to hang back a bit because of fear. Not just reluctance–fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of peer perceptions. And maybe, as odd as it sounds, even fear of success. In …
Have you ever noticed that in today’s world some folks are so busy parroting what others say you begin to wonder if they even have any core beliefs themselves? As a parent, this concerns me on many levels and for the obvious reasons. As an adult, it saddens me because I realize that we’re our children’s first influencers, and so many …
If you saw the movie Julie and Julia then you know that this movie was based on the true life story of a young woman (an underdog in a dead-end job) named “Julie” whose kitchen idol was–who else–Julia Child, chef extraordinaire. Julie sets out on a mission to master the art of French cooking within a certain amount of time. …
Okay, today’s post is about something that is near and dear to my heart—romance! Anyone who knows me—really knows me—knows that I am a hopeless romantic. I tear up at Hallmark commercials, I appreciate gallantry, and I adore a handmade card with a heartfelt sentiment. I’m also deeply moved by… that tender kiss between those in love, handpicked wildflowers on a …
