It’s raining today. A sure sign of spring. I spent time last week planting and glad I did when I had the opportunity. First I cleaned out the beds of old rotten leaves and shriveled-up vines. My husband then cultivated the soil that had grown rock hard over the autumn and winter seasons, adding fertilizerContinue Reading
That Time of Year….
Ah yes, spring. I love it for planting my garden. Watching new flowers emerge from the cold soil. Feeling the warmth of the sun on my face. And..yes, enduring my seasonal battle with a cold. I seem to get a bad head cold twice a year. Once in the fall and once in spring. It’sContinue Reading
God’s Victory
This picture was taking during my six months on the Appalachian Trail last year in northern Pennsylvania. A gentle reminder of God’s victory over the cross, and that means victory over trials, disappointments, mourning, pain, and death. Victory that surpasses all of man’s wisdom and knowledge to beyond what we can truly comprehend. I wasContinue Reading
Irish I am Not….
…but that’s okay – I am having my corned beef and cabbage dinner anyway. And who can resist a nature photo like this of God’s wonderful creation? And who can not help but remember that man of God long ago named Patrick who witnessed so many marvelous miracles? He had his times of testing andContinue Reading
Toothache…
Ye ol’ toothache. Actually, my tooth hasn’t been too bad, thanks to many people who have been praying for it. But let’s just say I have let this molar of mine go for a long while now. It all began with a few symptoms last year. I have been using sensitive toothpaste on it andContinue Reading
Waiting Mode
I’m in official waiting mode on my writing. I have the proposals out there, just like the empty chairs. Now I am waiting for them to either be taken or rejected. Preferably the former and NOT the latter, of course. But waiting mode can be difficult for a writer. Especially if you have a varietyContinue Reading
Winner of Daily Planner
Is…Robin Bayne! Congratulations!! Enjoy this fine spring day. It is here in Virginia.
Overcoming the Barrier
Barriers always seem to bar our way. A mountain. A wall. A river. Or in the natural. Sickness. Financial burden. Or for the writer, writer’s block. Family obligations. Or just not being able to sell your work. And then there are spiritual barriers as well. I never considered all the many barriers that might beContinue Reading
LAST WEEK! Drawing on Leap Day!
This the final week for the drawing to win a great daily planner! The planner (which begins in March) has plenty of space to jot down daily reminders, along with keeping financial records for the month and important events. The drawing will take place among my newsletter subscribers on February 29th, Leap Day. To qualify,Continue Reading
His Way…not our way
I had posted this story on another blog in the comment section but wanted to share this story with you. I think it quite apropos as writers when we are trying to find out why God closes doors, only to reveal another door at another time. And to see that He really has the bigContinue Reading
A Love Story by Design
Well, it’s that time of year – February 14th, the day of romance. I was thinking about why a Christian would decide to write romance stories out of the many genres available. Before I came to know the Lord, I confess that I picked up a few of those “other” romances out there, most ofContinue Reading
Win a Beautiful Daily Planner!
In celebration of my new release, Seneca Shadows, I am giving away a handsome daily planner with a beautiful photo of Seneca Rocks, West Virginia on the cover. Seneca Rocks is the setting for my brand new historical novel that takes place during World War II. The drawing will take place among my newsletter subscribersContinue Reading