The Frasier Contest: A Judge’s Perspective

I entered my first writing contest filled with self-inflated optimism. My words were going to blow the judges away, leaving them wanting…no, needing to read the rest of my manuscript. I blew them away all right…in the other direction, I’m sure. In fact, I...

Guest Blogging at Tagglines

Image SourceI’m the Wednesday Welcome Mat guest of my wonderful and very funny friend, Melissa Tagg. Please drop by her blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Lakeside Reunion. For your viewing pleasure, here’s a teaser about my...

Truth About the Proverbs 31 Woman

When God took that rib from Adam and formed woman, did He tuck in a little extra something like the belief that we have to be the perfect Proverbs 31 woman?Image SourceNo, I don’t think He did.In fact, I believe we women have created this idealistic image of how...

Marriage is What You Make It

A while back, Hubby shared a story from work—he had been on third shift for 2 weeks due to a short-term project—and shared a story about one of the guys who hadn’t been married long getting harassed by his co-workers about his wife. Hubby took pity on the...

Litfuse Blog Tour: Mornings WIth Jesus 2012

“Be still and know that I am God.” is one of the most beautiful verses from the Bible, but it’s not easy to practice in this busy world. Mornings with Jesus will help you do just that—“be still” in Jesus’ beautiful and powerful presence. For those who are...