My brother-in-law Jeff asked my husband and me a question when they were in Missouri for a visit a few years ago, and I haven't quit thinking about this topic since. I've found it so fascinating and such a great conversation starter that I thought I'd ask you, our wonderful blog readers, to share your answers! Jeff asked us what "patterns" we've seen in our lives—numbers or dates or seeming … [Read more...]

This new year is the beginning of a new book for me, and I am having so much fun with the research and writing. Who Stirs Up the Sea will be the second novel in The God Who series and in case you missed it, the first book is now available in print and e-book formats (and we hope to have it available as an audiobook soon.) I want to share this early glimpse of the cover my husband, Ken Raney, … [Read more...]

We are in Texas this week to meet our brand new grandson, #14 for us, and he may be the cutest one yet! (I say that every time. ;) ) Our little guy is our oldest son's baby and gave us quite a scare. He had to have surgery a few hours after he was born, but came through with flying colors and he's doing just great now. We are so grateful. We're enjoying time with our other Texas grandkids, … [Read more...]