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Be still and Know–Even when you’re on deadline

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Hello. It's Hump Day. Since I'm on a tight deadline and I need the words to pour through me in record time, I'll let my pictures do the talking. Prayer on that deadline need would be greatly appreciated. But even with a deadline looming, I have to take my own advice. I need to be still and know God will see me through. In the meantime, I thought I'd share some recent pictures I've taken in some of … [Read more...]

Sad Goodbyes, Sweet Hellos, & Puppy Kisses

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About a month ago, I shared about losing Jack, our sweet little Silky Terrier. I still miss him every day, especially when I’m in my office. There are moments, even now, when I’m deep into writing that I’ll hear him breathing, and I look over to the ottoman to see him and realize—all over again—that he’s not here anymore. To say he was well loved is an understatement. And to say he loved us … [Read more...]

New Friends

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Writing can be a lonely job, sitting at my computer all day with only my imaginary characters to talk to. That’s why I love getting out every once in a while and meeting some of my readers face-to-face. And I had a chance to do that last week. The first event was with a group of wonderful ladies at the Grandville United Methodist Church in Grandville, Michigan. I spoke about all the changes that … [Read more...]

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