Hi friends, I pray you are healthy and enjoying the warmer weather. I’m a beach girl at heart and a summer girl through and through. In fact I’ve made an ‘office’ for myself out on the back deck where I spend the day (and evenings as deadline approaches) writing. Besides the warmth and sunny days, there’s just something special about summer. Maybe it comes from being a kid. Having the … [Read more...]

Bethany House Publishers recently ran a poll on Facebook, asking, “When did you first discover a love for reading?” An overwhelming 92% replied “From a young age” while only 8% chose, “Later in life.” Those in the first category credited others with instilling their love of books at a young age, including: a pastor’s wife, local book mobile, libraries, siblings, grandparents, and, not … [Read more...]

Once upon a time, about thirty years ago, a young couple on a very (VERY!) tight budget received several hundred dollars for hail damage on a very (VERY!) old car that probably wasn't worth several hundred dollars. So the husband said to the wife, "You've been wanting a new dining table and chairs. This is our chance to buy them." So they did! The wife (that's me, in case you haven't figured … [Read more...]