A Pretty Penny: My Life Has Gone to the Dog

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Roger Caras  Last August our family experienced another change in our lives–our youngest went off to college, leaving Hubby and me with an empty nest. By day, our house is filled with noise and chaos...

Blog Takeover: Writing About Life

Hi there! I’m Carolyn, a friend of Lisa’s, and I’m here as a self-invited guest blogger. Lisa and I spend a lot of virtual time together. We discuss almost everything. How tired we are. How cold our feet have been this winter. How much I want to eat cookies and...

Pedaling With Purpose: Fulfilling My Dreams

In a week or so, I’ll leave behind friends and all that is familiar and take to the open road on a mission. I’ll be leaving on a solo self-contained bicycle tour from Appalacia to the west coast in Oregon or Washington.  I recently published my new e-book, Facing Fear...

Do You Believe in Marital Magic?

My friend Beth K. Vogt wears joy and encouragement like a form-fitting silk dress. She embodies passion for Jesus, her family and her career. After reading her sophomore novel, Catch a Falling Star, I thanked God for her talent and praised Him for the way He’s...