There are so many things in our Christian walk that are guided by the Holy Spirit and not by “commands” from scripture. And I’ve found over many years of walking with Christ, that those things don’t always align from Christian to Christian. It’s one of the causes of division in the body of Christ—that we too often turn, like Peter, and look at our brothers and sisters and say to Jesus, “But what … [Read more...]
Books & More Books
Once a year, our local library has a giant used book sale as their main fundraiser. They rent the convention center downtown and host hundreds of book lovers over a three-day period. Some bring wagons to cart their treasures home. I purposely only bring a single tote. Can't get too carried away. My daughter came home to attend this sale last week, so, of course, I took the day off from work to … [Read more...]
Celebrating Christian Fiction in Nashville!
Hey friends! If you live in or near Nashville, then this invitation is for you! First, a conference for writers . . . If you're a writer—either published or hoping to be—this conference is for you! I've attended this gathering in the past (and hope to this year!) and it always offers excellent information and teaching. Plus encouragement! I always leave uplifted and rejuvenated. Second, … [Read more...]
To Those Who Stick Up Their Noses at Christian Fiction
Earlier in the week over on Twitter, a conversation came up in my feed that really took me by surprise. An avid promoter of Christian Fiction posted a #FollowFriday with a list of Christian authors (myself included) that she supports. In response to her post, someone said this: “Christian fiction has become Pablum for those who have little time for God's word. Part of the great god … [Read more...]
A farewell to the Chicory Inn…and a giveaway
My fifth and final Chicory Inn novel is out and launched and I'm just a little sad to say goodbye to the Whitman family and the Chicory Inn. I'd like to give the Chicory Inn Novels series a last hurrah here on the blog by giving away an entire set of the books to one of our lovely readers. I'll leave you with a "family reunion" photo of the Whitman family as I envisioned them when I wrote them. … [Read more...]