I can’t help but be inspired by Esther’s incredible wisdom and grace under enormously difficult circumstances. She was uprooted from the life she loved to become the wife of a king (who was not exactly Prince Charming) only to be … Continue reading →
It seems everyone is busy these days. Twenty-four hours doesn’t seem to be enough to get everything done and still leave time for the right amount of sleep. Even kids can “burn the candle at both ends,” filling their days with … Continue reading →
We have been exploring ways to encourage children and teens who want to become authors. You can catch up on the other posts here: Gifts for the would-be author Writing reference books Contests to test the writing waters Publications for writers … Continue reading →
It lives on the edges of my mind, permeating everything I do. Without it, I’m sad, downcast, listless, feeling like my life doesn’t matter. But then hope walks in and changes everything. Even David of the Bible recognized the power … Continue reading →
One of the most common questions I’m asked as a children’s book writer is ‘Do you do your own illustrations?’. My answer is always, ‘No’. Although some authors are talented artists, I’m not. My strength is telling a story with … Continue reading →
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 NIV Recently, in my recent article called, Life Unscripted, I confessed how I’d wished my children were born with scripts. That way, … Continue reading →