The thing I’ve always remembered about the story of Silas in Acts 16 was that he and Paul were praying and singing hymns to God after being humiliated, severely beaten, chained, and locked up. When I think of all the … Continue reading →
I’ve always had a hard time with the story of Job. It’s a challenging story to understand, and it’s not an easy story to share with children. The part that has always stood out to me, though, is at the … Continue reading →
One thing many people can count on every year on October 31 is children coming to their door for trick-or-treat. To some this is an annoyance while to others it is a time for dressing up like . . . … Continue reading →
Ever since I penned Girls’ Love Letters from God, I’ve had a fascination with the women of the Bible. So when I saw a new book called Grit and Grace appear on the bookshelves, I was intrigued. In Grit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible, … Continue reading →
The story of Cain and Abel is one of the saddest in the Bible, but it is also a story full of God’s mercy. Two brothers offer sacrifices to God. Abel gives his best and pleased God. Cain does not. … Continue reading →
My Stories I have had some people ask me why I decided to use sea creatures in my stories rather than human beings. I feel that the Holy Spirit led me to use anthropomorphic creatures. Before I write my stories, … Continue reading →