Defined by Relationship
I became a mom on March 26th of this year, and it was honestly the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. For years lots of people had been telling me that it would be; but to be honest, … Continue reading →
Book Review: Hero Dad, by Melinda Hardin
Hardcover: 24 pages Publisher: Two Lions (2010) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-0-7614-5713-8 SRP: $12.99 Ages 3-8 Rating: I spotted Hero Dad in a TV ad for the Wounded Warriors Project. The strong cover illustration and title treatment jumped out as a … Continue reading →
Loved Because of Whose You Are
I remember a time when I went back “home” to Indiana, where I was born. My mother accompanied me on the trip, and she, having grown up there, had many friends and relatives to see. One of the people we … Continue reading →
When We Forget Who We Really Are
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king. Psalm 45:1a They charge through the back door wearing their toothy smiles and holding out their arms, ready for great big hugs from this Grams. For a moment, … Continue reading →
Why I Write
The world of publishing is hard to break into. As is true for most things in life, there are no shortcuts. You don’t go from writing a picturebook story on your lunch hour to getting it published by a major … Continue reading →
No Wrong Choices?
A friend likes to post inspirational quotes on her Facebook page. I usually enjoy reading them (and love staying connected with her and others), but I couldn’t get past one particular quote. It was from self-help guru who said, “There … Continue reading →