At different times different themes seem to appear in my life. Right now I am surrounded by people who are called to be braver than they ever imagined. The dictionary defines brave as: ready to face or endure danger or pain; showing courage. None of the people I'm thinking of think of themselves as brave. In fact they would probably tell you they are in a place of uncertainty, … [Read more...]
Don’t Look Behind … Follow Me
My church just finished a year-plus long study of the Gospel of John. Rich, rich stuff! I have a particular fondness for the final chapter of this book in the Bible (and have blogged about it more than once). It is a favorite for lots of reasons. But here are the verses I wanted to share with you today: Peter therefore seeing him [John, who was following Jesus and Peter] said to Jesus, "Lord, … [Read more...]
What are you reading?
What are you reading right now? Are you loving it? Is it changing you? If yes, I'd appreciate you sharing the title and author. I recently read a book that touched me in a deep place. Wrestling with Wonder: A Transformational Journey Through the Life of Mary by Marlo Schlaskey is a phenomenal book about the nature of God and how we struggle to understand him. To make sense of things. Just … [Read more...]
A Flight of Faith
Every now and then I have the opportunity to get away from my desk and travel somewhere to speak. For months I had been looking forward to a Ladies’ Brunch at a church in St. Louis, Missouri. Flying there the day before, I arrived at O’Hare Airport in Chicago at 8:30 AM and checked the board for my gate number. FLIGHT CANCELLED What! I skimmed down the roster and saw that nearly every flight was … [Read more...]
How to Qualify For an Author’s Launch Team
Did you know that authors have launch teams? Launch teams or Influencers are groups of readers who partner with an author around the release of a book. The readers agree to help promote, launch the book into the world, or influence others to want to read it. Usually when possible, the author tries to give members of the launch team each a free book (to make the promoting easier … [Read more...]
Feeding the Muse
Imagination requires fuel. As a writer, it's important to me to feed my inner muse. Not by researching key historical facts or visiting museums or reading books on improving an author's craft. All of those things are important, of course, but there are times when the creative well must simply be filled. Not with intentional, plot or character specific information, but simply with story. I can't … [Read more...]
3 Things Books You Love Say About You
How often do you re-read your favorite books? And what do they say about you? Recently, I've been caught up in Rome during the first century. I first read A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion) and An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion #2) by Francince Rivers as a young mom. I remember being totally captivated by the stories, and I recommend the books to everyone I know, but … [Read more...]
Fall Fun with the Family
We braved damp, chilly Minnesota weather to sneak in one last outdoorsy weekend. We went camping at Jay Cooke State Park--one of our favorite Minnesota parks. The temps were in the 40s and 50s, but thankfully the rain stopped before we arrived and the rest of the weekend was sunny and crisp. We aren’t hardy enough to go tent camping in such cold weather. (Although we saw several … [Read more...]
A Month of Remembrance
While October is one of my favorite months of the year, it is also a month of reflection and fond, but sad, remembrance. I'm the oldest of the five Teeter children, and growing up on a farm eight miles from our town, my favorite playmates (because they were my only playmates!) were my brother and three sisters. To this day, we remain dearest of friends. I think we are closer than … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens | Miralee Ferrell
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares with our readers a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Miralee Ferrell and husband, Allen, live on eleven acres in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in southern Washington State, where they love to garden, play with their dogs, and take walks. Miralee also rides her horse … [Read more...]
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