Just a quick note to let you know that the first book in my Archer Brothers series is on sale until the end of the month for only $1.99. Four brothers. Four straws. One bride. Now's the time to see why Short-Straw Bride has garnered over 4,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads! Fall in love with the Archer brothers for only $1.99 for the e-book at all online retailers. Amazon | Barnes & Noble | … [Read more...]

Have you heard of Katelyn Ohashi? I hadn't until very recently. Because some friends were raving about her phenomenal gymnastics floor routine, I traveled to YouTube to see it for myself. I was so struck by her, that I then watched a video that offers a glimpse into her very inspirational story. Here's that video: When Katelyn was young, she was one of the best elite gymnasts in the world. … [Read more...]

I often talk about One Word and having a theme for your year. I think there is power in asking God what His word is for me. Asking Him to guide and direct me as I pursue Him in a new year. I'll often do it through reading books and studying my Bible. I also do it be wearing reminders. Yesterday I wore bracelets with a single word: Hope and Release. My necklaces said Brave and Kind. I wear them … [Read more...]

I want to make my life count for eternity, don't you? Since we are between pastors at church, we have been enjoying a series of guest speakers. Recently, Dr. Ed Glenny has delivered a few sermons that have impacted me, especially  a new year's sermon about making our lives count for eternity. His text was the oldest Psalm in the Bible, Psalm 90: Since then, I've spent some time praying … [Read more...]