On Mothman and Space Acorns [Susan Kimmel Wright]
Have you ever seen something you couldn’t identify or explain? As a mystery reader—and writer—I’ve always been intrigued by things I can’t understand.
Traveling Life’s Pathways [Jeanie Marie Mirich]
The hot wind of summer brushed across the grasses as we hiked among the rocks. The Isle of Skye proved to be a place of reflection as the twisting roadways opened to sheep-strewn Scottish hillsides.
Letting Go of Control [Hope Bolinger]
I think if we’re honest with ourselves . . . we can be control freaks. Wanting to shape our destiny, our future, our children, our families.
That message never hit me harder than right before I penned a book with my coauthor.
Called to Serve [Patricia Lee]
Author Patricia Lee never intended to write seven books. Now, she sees writing books as an act of service–a way to help people understand painful circumstances and rise above them.
Trusting God When You Don’t Feel Ready [Kristen Hogrefe Parnell]
Have you ever felt “not ready” for a situation? Today, Kristen Hogrefe Parnell shares from her son’s birth story and how she’s learned to trust God when she doesn’t feel “ready.”
A Child’s Hero [by Patricia Lee]
After meeting several foster children, Pat Lee knew she wanted to write a story that captured their experience.
When the Lights Go Out [Janalyn Voigt]
A few minutes before, I’d been happily drawing in a small circle of light at my desk. Now my stomach clenched at the thought of the terrors lurking in the darkness . . .
Remembering [Dana McNeely]
Like many, our income dipped this year, so we were careful and sparing with gifts. At least with physical gifts. Yet this Christmas was peaceful, pleasant, and a time of sweet memory-making.
Celebrating Firsts and All the Moments In Between [Kristen Hogrefe Parnell]
First bath. First smile. First laugh. As a new mom, I celebrate all my baby boy’s firsts. First Christmas? Time for a trip to Hobby Lobby to get him a stocking! But the truth is, firsts can be hard too. First boo-boo. First break-up. First accident. The challenge with firsts is that depending on our…
What if God Calls Me to Something I Hate? [Hope Bolinger]
What if God calls me to something I hate? This is a question I often asked myself when I looked publishing square in the eye and wondered if I could stay in my dream career forever. I’d been working as an SEO manager at the time and trying to write in whatever bubbles of time…
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