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 →
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Confessions of an Imperfect Christian Mom
Sometimes I think it’s hard to be a Christian mom in the age of social media. As I scroll through my Facebook news feed, I see so many mothers posting about how much they love their kids and being a mom and … Continue reading →
Some of the Bravest Moms I Know
I once walked through a large hall at a missions convention, talking with convention goers waiting to hear a speaker. “Do you know any parents of missionaries?” I asked. “We want to invite them to a special event tomorrow.” Most … Continue reading →
Meaningful Moments for Moms and Grandmas
When my editors at Tyndale found out I was going to be a grandma, their creative wheels started to spin. Together we came up with an idea to write a book of short rhyming devotions for grandmothers to share with … Continue reading →
Does Christianity Have a PR Problem?
I’m currently reading Man’s Rejection of God: Who’s Responsible? by RL Keller. Before I knew anything about the book I was greeted by this quote from Mahatma Gandhi, which appears on the back cover: I like your Christ. I do not like … Continue reading →
10 Things the Bible Says about Itself
Some days, we’re just dry. Empty. Deeply cracked and chipped. On those days, it’s tough to find something worthwhile to write about, something useful that might help or bless someone else. On those days, it’s good to know there’s a … Continue reading →