A Spark of Imagination
Remember the old camp song: It only takes a spark to get a fire going . . . Of course, that song was talking about God’s love. But it is…
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The Story Behind the Story: Connecting with Lynne Tolley…and Jack Daniel’s Favorite Novel
I had one of those moments recently that I’ll remember for a long time. I was in Lynchburg, Tennessee, speaking at the Moore County Historical Society—a town that, if you’ve…
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Happy 250th, USA!
Tomorrow is the 4th of July. It is also the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For much of the world, 250 years is just a…
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Happy Birthday, America!
I remember celebrating America’s 200th birthday in 1976. The spring leading up to that July, I was in the 3rd grade. We talked a lot about America’s Bicentennial Birthday in…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack Daniel’s, Miss Mary Bobo, and Lynchburg, Tennessee
As September approaches and the release of In These Hills gets closer . . . RELEASING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026Christian Historical Fiction . . . I’m receiving more reader mail with…
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Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House & a Giveaway
If you’ve ever visited Lynchburg, Tennessee, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House. Miss Mary’s is a treasured historical site and wonderful Southern family-style restaurant—and…
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A Savannah Surprise
In 2012, my husband took me on my first trip to Savannah. It was a place he knew I longed to visit, my imagination captured by the city that plays…
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Lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s in Lynchburg
Joe and I recently had the pleasure of making a quick trip down to Lynchburg—just an hour or so away through the gorgeous Middle Tennessee countryside—where we enjoyed lunch with…
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In These Hills Cover & Tyndale Trip
Sunday night I turned in my galleys—the last time an author sees her book before it heads to production—for In These Hills, and oh does it feel good! And now,…
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The Lord’s Prayer | Official Film Trailer
I love diving deeper into God’s Word—studying it through its original lens of history, geography, and cultural background. Context is crucial to understanding the Bible. Understanding what it meant to…
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The Reagan Ranch
Over the past thirty-five years, my husband’s work positions have created opportunities for us to experience some amazing things. But this one might have topped them all. Last week, we…
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Headlines on the Frontier
When we imagine the Old West, we often think of wide-open plains, dusty boots, and rugged towns born almost overnight. But tucked into nearly every small frontier settlement was a…