Fourteen years ago today, we gained a new member of our family, only to have to say goodbye eleven days later. We’ve adjusted, mostly. The loss is no longer raw. But we were changed forever by the little one we barely got to meet.Thank you, Lord, for those few short days.~*i*~ Duncan Reid, July … [Read more...] about Remembering….
The Blog
How can Christian writers justify writing fiction?
One of the wonderful things about being a mom of several is that I’m constantly kept accountable. As my kids get older, they ask me some very pointed questions about life, the universe, and everything ... and unfortunately, the answer of “42” just doesn’t cut it most of the time. (Sorry, Douglas … [Read more...] about How can Christian writers justify writing fiction?
Yes, they’re all MINE …
As seen on Facebook, there's an interesting parallel between these two quotes:“When an opponent declares, ‘I will not come over to your side,’ I calmly say, ‘Your child belongs to us already... What are you? You will pass on. Your descendents, however, now stand in the new camp. In a short time they … [Read more...] about Yes, they’re all MINE …
The cover!
Look what I found on Amazon the other evening!A Pioneer Christmas Collection: 9 Stories of Finding Shelter and Love in a Wintry FrontierThis is the upcoming collection featuring Defending Truth, the novella for which I received my very first author contract this past September. Needless to say--I'm … [Read more...] about The cover!
Sunday devotional
Real, live blog post coming soon. I promise. In the meantime ... My latest Sunday devotional is up at The Borrowed Blog: "The Former Days." For those who find themselves looking back ... or might be afraid to. Last Sunday's, for those who struggle with waiting on God: "Weary in the Waiting." And … [Read more...] about Sunday devotional
A Bit of a New Venture …
Some time back I was invited to become part of the team over at The Borrowed Book. After one thing and another, I took the plunge and accepted the slot for writing Sunday devotionals. My first one debuts today: Beyond "I Can."And I have part one of a post discussing the use of primary sources … [Read more...] about A Bit of a New Venture …