Charlie Brown and Jesus?
Originally posted Oct. 29, 2012 Blessings Friends, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has been a Halloween tradition for as long as I can remember. In fact, there aren’t many holidays that we don’t share with the Peanuts Gang. But this year, with the help of my six-year-old daughter, I gained a whole new appreciation good […]
L’shanah tovah for 5777!
Blessings, Family, and L’shanah tovah (Good Year)! The first shofar has sounded, closing out our Year of Jubilee, and announcing the Hebrew New Year of 5777! Wake up, children of the Living God! The end of the harvest is at hand! Finish up your work and prepare for the return of the King of Kings! […]
Author Update: All to God’s Glory!
Blessings Friends! What a great end to my summer! God is good! In August my short story, “To Fly,” won the Cascade Award for best short story! This story also made the top 10 in a contest in The Writer magazine. I wasn’t able to attend the Cascade Awards banquet this year, but it was fun receiving […]
4th of July Invasion–of a Heavenly Kind!
Blessings Friends! Wow. My head is still reeling from our 4th of July in the Park outreach. I still feel like I have a serious Holy Spirit hangover! When I’d share what God was putting on my heart, people kept saying things like, “Well, even if no one comes for prayer, the important thing is […]
Contest Finalist and New Release!
Blessings Friends! I’m praising The Lord today for the news that my short story, “To Fly” is a finalist for the 2016 Cascade Writers Award! That made my day. And what a blessing to be sharing the honor with so many gifted authors, friends, and mentors. I’m so excited for Helen Heavirland, whose book, My […]
Latest Release: “Precious Gems”
Blessings Friends! My latest contribution to Live is coming out the week of April 17! Find out what The Lord taught me about sharing His Word–even when no one seems to be listening. You can get “Precious Gems” and the entire spring collection of Live at: http://gospelpublishing.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=671378&cat=GPINDEX&mastercat=&path=GPINDEX God’s […]
Beneath the Waterfall: God’s Transforming Love
Blessings Friends, On our way back from the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon, my husband, daughter, and I drove the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. It was so beautiful! Hard to believe God created all that just for me. Even more amazing, that it pales in comparison to the splendor of Heaven! We […]
“I Will Restore ALL!”
Blessings Friends! HaShem’s will be done. As Yom Kippur came to a close, I was reminded yet again that God’s ways are not my ways. The Days of Awe are a time of self examination, of seeking the forgiveness of those you have hurt, and deep repentance before The Lord. Yom Kippur, the Day of […]
Sound the Shofar! Rosh Hashanah 2015
Blessings Friends, Rosh Hashanah is upon us once more. The Jewish New Year, beginning the Feast of Trumpets and the ten Days of Awe, when we are called to examine our hearts and seek God in prayer and repentance. A time to be sanctified so that when Messiah returns, He will find us faithful. This […]
Signed, Sealed, and Coming in Spring!
Blessings Friends! I’m happy to announce that my book, Loved So Much It Hurts, is on its way to publication! Praise The Lord! I’ve just signed with Stonebridge Publications, and I’m so blessed to be working with Teresa Ortiz and her team. They are just as passionate about sharing the hope we have in Jesus […]