This week, I am teaching and giving a keynote address at a brand new conference for Christian writers based in Texas. The hearts of the organizers for ministering to Christian writers are so beautiful and inspiring. It's a small, intimate conference, but I feel that God is moving here, and I'm thrilled to play a part. The conference is being held at a lovely Christian retreat center in … [Read more...]
Christ Be Glorified
Ash Wednesday. The beginning of our season of reflection and repentance as we move toward the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. For this season, I’ve felt the Lord nudging me to meditate on what it means to be crucified with Christ. Why? My life right now is a bit chaotic in several areas. I don’t like chaos. I like structure and schedule. But last Sunday at church, part of … [Read more...]
A $20 bill straight from heaven
Have you ever had one of those moments when the veil between this world and the next seems to lift ever so slightly, and you feel a "hug" from the other side? What I'm about to tell you actually happened to me 12 years ago, but I was reminded of it last night during BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) when we were sharing our answers to a question in our study in Zechariah. The question was about how … [Read more...]
Dates to Celebrate
This February has a couple of important dates for me. So naturally I want to share them with my friends on Inspired by Life and Fiction. First, next Monday, February 9th, my 97th book releases. To Find Where She Belongs is book #5 in the British Are Coming series. I loved writing this story, and early readers are loving it too. While I never admit to having a favorite book (all were … [Read more...]
Gratitude in the Present
I don’t know about you, but my January is typically a “down” month. Not as in “I’m depressed”, more as in “I’m not busy”! And frankly, I love a slower paced January after two months worth of holiday activities. I want to hunker down in my house, preferably in front of a fire, if the weather cooperates. I like time to organize, time to read. Time to gear up for spring, which is generally a busy … [Read more...]
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