Throughout this time at home, we have been continually searching for different things to watch. We don’t usually follow the normal movie or tv trends. We enjoy the pursuit of an obscure show that touches our hearts and feeds our minds. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve discovered three “based on historical events” movies on Amazon that we’ve loved, so I thought I’d share! Stone of … [Read more...]
Tangible Encouragements
"Take heart, daughter." "Take courage." "Don't be afraid." Jesus spoke these words to lost, searching, and hurting souls when he was here on earth, and he's still speaking them to us today. And aren't we grateful? Especially in these uncertain times. But while these may be uncertain times for us, they're not for him. Because, even now, he stands in the moment when you drew your first breath … [Read more...]
Mysteries of History
One of the reasons I love history is because so often it is full of mystery. As a novelist, I love stepping into that mystery with my imagination, building from what I know of an era to fill in the spaces of people’s stories that history has left blank. But being trained in history, I also love pursuing the mystery, digging and digging until an assumed-to-be lost story suddenly comes to life. … [Read more...]
The Chosen…a must-see series!
Have you watched The Chosen yet? If not, you must! This video series has already brought me closer to Christ and I'm not even to episode 5 yet! The Chosen is a free video series that brings the gospels to life. And I mean vivid-step-off-the-page-and-put-on-flesh kind of life! It's phenomenal! The insights. The cultural revelations. The humor! I honestly cannot recall a time in my life … [Read more...]
Research Road Trip
During the last weekend of January, I took a research trip to explore the setting of my current work in progress. Not only did I get to dig into the local history of Kingsland, TX, but three writing friends met up with there and turned the weekend into a writing retreat. So wonderful to be blessed by the fellowship of fellow writers and friends. Fellow IBLF blogger, Anne Mateer, was part of the … [Read more...]
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