The Second Law of Thermodynamics, also called the Law of Entropy, says that energy runs out. Things break. Systems break down. Or at least, that's how I think of it. And lately I am extremely aware of how this applies to the human body. Seems like I spend a LOT of time these days going to doctors who keep tabs on my various systems--the cardiologist, the pulmonologist, the gynecologist, the … [Read more...]

Ivy, one of my mastiffs, is nine years old--she'll be ten the day after Christmas. She is and always has been the perfect dog: loving, gentle, protective, obedient, and playful. She even earned a Canine Good Citizen Award. Ten year old birthdays are rare for mastiffs--I once read that there was a special club for dogs who made it that far. Why? Something about their large hearts and large … [Read more...]

Today's first tidbit involves the timeline of Jacob's flight from Laban. Laban caught up with Jacob after about ten days, but there are YEARS between his flight and his eventual settlement at Hebron. I have always heard that Rachel did not rise for her father when he was searching for the family idols because she claimed to be menstruating, (Gen. 31:35) though she was actually pregnant with … [Read more...]

I love historical writing because I love research--especially once I begin to visualize my characters in their local environments. I'm currently writing the stories of Rachel, Leah, and Jacob, and have been sharing the results of some of my research with my Facebook readers. They've enjoyed it so much I thought I might share some tidbits with you. First, how old was Jacob when he married Leah … [Read more...]