Freedom Comes With a Price

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 NIVIn the midst of your summer kick-off plans, home improvement projects and holiday weekend sales events, take time to remember those who have gone before us to secure our...

Verbal GPS of Friendship

Photo SourceLast August, the night before my mom was due to have major heart surgery at medical center about 90 minutes from home, I drove out to the hospital.Thankfully, Erma and Gert (not their real names–my nicknames for them), two of my closest friends live...

Date Night…at the Grocery Store?

My writing friend, Beth K. Vogt, was a guest on LindsAy Harrel’s blog this week, promoting her debut release, Wish You Were Here. Beth and LindsAy asked readers, “Where’s the best place you’ve ever traveled to and why was it the best?”I...

Should Christians Read Secular Fiction?

In the 16 years since I’ve been a Christian, Christian fiction has grown at a rapid rate. After giving my heart to Christ in 1996, I asked Him for quality Christian romances. As a happily ever after girl, romances are my first picks to read. Having read...