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Let Go

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Hi friends, I pray you are healthy and safe during this time of crisis. I still haven’t fully wrapped my head around it to be truthful. I can’t picture what future days might be like or if things will ever go back to ‘normal.’ I don’t know, but God does. He’s really worked on my soul during the past two months. I’m ashamed to admit it, especially as a Christian, but I struggle quite often … [Read more...]

Soon and very soon…?

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It's starting to look like this long "vacation" might soon be over. That may depend on where you live, where you work, the state of your health, and other factors, but wow, it's been a long few weeks, hasn't it? Do you think we'll ever take "normal" life for granted again? I'm sure going to try not to! How are you holding up? I've been trying really hard to count our blessings during this … [Read more...]

A Mom’s Humorous “Shelter in Place” Prayer

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Hello, everyone! Our college girl came home from California and will be finishing her semester via online classes. So all five of us are sheltering in place at our home in Dallas, Texas. I fully comprehend the gravity of the current situation gripping our world and I'm praying for God to display His might, His protectiveness, and His grace in these days. That said, I've found it … [Read more...]

Writing Through the Distractions

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Many of us have had our routines disrupted due to the coronavirus. My college-age daughters had to leave their university and have transitioned to online school. While having them home is a blessing (and I love it!), inevitably the house gets noisier and messier, and I have more responsibilities. In addition to the added chaos of having more people living at home again, the constant barrage of … [Read more...]

Almost There

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Hi friends,  Excited to be with you today! This week I’m working on my first set of galleys for The Crushing Depths. It’s such a fun time being so close to publication but also nerve-wracking knowing this is my last chance to make any changes.  From Draft to Published In case you aren’t familiar with the process a book goes through from the time I turn the rough draft into my … [Read more...]

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