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Visiting Bethlehem

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The first time I visited Bethlehem more than 25 years ago, I expected to feel a sense of the beauty and simplicity of the much-loved Christmas story: a crude stable, the holy family, shepherds, wise men, and the Son of God in the manger.  I was sadly disappointed. The traditional site of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem is inside the Church of the Nativity—a truly ancient church built in 565 … [Read more...]

Perspective: Of Mountains and Seas (And A Giveaway!)

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Please welcome my dear friend Elizabeth Musser as my guest blogger today. Elizabeth, Tammy Alexander, and I share the same German publisher, Francke, and the three of us traveled together on a book tour a few years ago. We had a blast! Now, I have the privilege of endorsing Elizabeth's newest book, "When I Close my Eyes." Make sure you enter for a chance to win a copy. ~ Lynn Perspective: … [Read more...]

The Story Behind the Story

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I am so pleased to announce that this week, Tyndale House is offering a special ebook sale of my novel, "Fly Away." The story takes place in 1987—a time period too recent to be a historical novel like my other books, but too far in the past to be a contemporary novel. That’s because "Fly Away" was one of the very first books I wrote—and the year really was 1987. I was just starting to dream of … [Read more...]

A Sneak Peek!

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After several years of debuting my novels in the fall each year, I’m sorry to say that changes in my publishing schedule mean you’ll have to wait until next spring to read my latest book. In the meantime, I’m excited to show you what the gorgeous cover looks like, and to tell you a little bit about the story. “If I Were You” takes place in London during World War II and is a story of friendship … [Read more...]

Sightings

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I am thrilled to announce the release of my newest book, Sightings—Discovering God’s Presence in our Everyday Moments. This non-fiction devotional is a collection of my thoughts and ponderings as I’ve learned to look for “God sightings” in the simple moments of life. One of the most amazing and comforting promises that Jesus gives us is this: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end … [Read more...]

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