"It is finished." Those words of Jesus when he was dying on the cross resonated within me last week, and still do. From before time began, he knew what his mission would be. He knew what it would cost. And I can only begin to imagine what he felt in that moment to know that he’d fully glorified the Father, that he’d sealed our redemption, that he’d done exactly what he’d come to do. What … [Read more...]

It's my pleasure to welcome author Catherine West back to Inspired by Life and Fiction!  I'm endlessly fascinated by the inspiration God uses to guide each author to the story He has for her to tell.  Today, Catherine's going to share with us how He inspired her new release.  Stay tuned at the end of this post for a giveaway of chocolate, tea, and a book (a winning combination)! … [Read more...]

I saw the new movie The Case for Christ on Sunday with my husband and teenage son. It was excellent and I recommend it. The writing was solid and realistic—kudos to Brian Bird. The acting was impressive, especially from the leads. And the production values and especially the cinematography exceeded my expectations. My son acknowledged that it was better than the other Christian movies we've … [Read more...]