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A Tribute to C.S. Lewis
Fifty years ago today, on 22 November, 1963, C.S. Lewis departed this life to go to his true home to heaven. Though he no longer walks among us, he will never be forgotten. Here is a short story I wrote to express … Continue reading
Young Writers Workshop July 31
I will be speaking at a workshop for writers ages 12-18 on July 31 from 9:00-12:00. Here’s the webpage where you can sign up: http://www.christianwritersofthewest.com/yawriters.html We only have 20 spaces, so don’t delay! I’m really looking forward to it and … Continue reading
Like Riding a Bicycle
When I was a kid, I was the last one in my neighborhood to learn to ride a bike. It didn’t help that my first bike was about four inches too tall for me. And it really didn’t help that … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God's Grace, Jesus, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged Bike Riding, God the Perfect Father, Women's Retreat
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If You Knew You Could Not Fail
“What would you attempt if you knew you could never fail?” The words seemed to leap off the page of the Bible Study I’ve been working through on Romans 8. My immediate answer was, “That’s easy! I would finish the book I’m working on and pitch … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God's Grace, Jesus, Love, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Courage, failure, rejection
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Mary’s Perfume Video
After an extended struggle, the video excerpt of a reading from my book, Mary’s Perfume, is finally finished. Click on the tab entitled “videos” to view it. Special thanks goes to actress, Rebekah Dipple, for her performance and to film maker, Stephen … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Faith, Jesus, Spirituality, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Video Book Trailer
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The Day of Small Things
It would be great to write a best-seller. What aspiring author doesn’t dream of one day seeing her name topping the chart in the New York Times? But nobody starts there. And believing that you should only write something that thousands upon … Continue reading
New Short Story Collection is Here
I started out the year determined to be diligent about my writing, and the first major project is now finished! My Fairy Godfather is a collection of all my previously published short fiction and creative non-fiction, plus a few extras. … Continue reading
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Talent vs. Faith
I’ve been working my way through a great book on creativity entitled The Creative Call, by Janice Elsheimer. In it, she includes a variety of exercises to help artists of all types confront and conquer their fears. One such exercise … Continue reading
A Heart Like Mary’s–Joy
“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the … Continue reading
A Heart Like Mary’s–Courage
Mary must have been a very courageous young woman. She had to know that embracing God’s plan for her life would involve terrible risks. She risked the loss of her reputation, the rejection of her friends and family. She very … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God's Grace, Love, Spirituality, Writing
Tagged Courage, Mary
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