This past October, Hubby and I celebrated our 25th anniversary by renewing our marriage vows in front of family & friends at our church. We chose to renew our vows for one simple reason--we wanted to reaffirm those promises we said so many years ago...years that...
I'm delighted to host my friend and fellow Love Inspired author Mindy Obenhaus as my guest blogger today. I've known of Mindy for a few years, but I met her in person at the 2012 ACFW conference, and we clicked. We have a lot in common, including having the privilege...
Last Wednesday I opened my computer after work and received a sweet surprise: the cover for my third Love Inspired book that releases in June--Lakeside Sweethearts. Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited Cover Art used by arrangement with Harlequin...
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 because...
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...
This week is going to be an emotional, yet exciting week for our family. Our youngest leaves on Thursday for college, which pushes Hubby and me into a new season of life—empty nesters. After we came home from school shopping last Saturday, I posted a comment on...
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...
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 going...
Please welcome my friend and fellow Bookie, Sherry Kyle! Her second novel, The Heart Stone, released April 1 from Abingdon Press. Sherry graduated from Biola University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Bible. She is the author of three books:The...
Around the country, people will be flocking to the post office today to mail their tax returns. Hubby and I are no different. One of my weaknesses is staying on top of my record keeping on a monthly basis. Each April I proclaim I'm going to do better, and each year...
