I had a dream that I washed up on a shore of a dirty creek bed. I was naked, cold and alone, and all I could do was curl up and lie there. I had no more energy. No more strength. And no more warmth. I was exposed, tired and defeated. Suddenly, I felt arms stretch out from behind me and wrap me up into an embrace. The embrace was warm and protective, and it gave me a sense of … [Read more...] about A Prisoner of Hope: How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
The House of Indie with Alisa Hope Wagner
I had the honor of talking with Joey Galvez and Albert Morales on their podcast, The House of Indie. This podcast is dedicated to interviewing and advocating independent creatives. Joey and Albert are awesome to chat with, and their creative questions elicit answers that will inform, encourage and entertain other creatives. During the interview, we discuss life as … [Read more...] about The House of Indie with Alisa Hope Wagner
Book Review: Diana Alderoot and the Gilded Mage by Trista Shaye
Diana Alderoot and the Gilded Mage is a fantastical, imaginative story with creatively-crafted dialogue and whimsical imagery. The characters are each uniquely designed creatures (Fairies, Mages, Trolls, Gnomes, Moths, etc.) who bring to life Shaye's elaborate world-building and beautifully composed character and plot arcs. Specifically, the character arc for … [Read more...] about Book Review: Diana Alderoot and the Gilded Mage by Trista Shaye
The Disconnected Writer: 5 Ways to Find Your Tribe
I completed my first book in January of 2006. The fact that I actually finished the book was a monumental feat that I struggled to accomplish for many years. Now that the hard work was done, I knew that God would publish my book, give me an audience and make me a successful author. Little did I know that the hard work had literally just begun when I placed the final end mark on … [Read more...] about The Disconnected Writer: 5 Ways to Find Your Tribe
Resurrecting the Valley of Dry Bones
I’m reading Ezekiel’s account when the Spirit of God took him to the Valley of Dry Bones 🦴 (Ez. 37). God had Ezekiel give a sober, objective account of the bleakness of the situation. Ezekiel didn’t sugar-coat what he saw. Those bones were dead, dry and many. But even in the face of such a grim situation, God commanded Ezekiel to prophesy (speak by faith, not sight according to … [Read more...] about Resurrecting the Valley of Dry Bones
Hannah’s Prayer
I read the first 7 chapters of 1 Samuel this morning. God is making a flip of leadership in the church, replacing those who abuse their power with those who humble themselves to hear God’s voice. This flip all started with a barren woman who continued to cry out for the Lord year after year never letting herself get bitter, enduring the shame of others and never … [Read more...] about Hannah’s Prayer
4 Ways to Replacing Finger
"Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk" (Isaiah 58.9 NIV). Finger-Pointing Hinders God's Power Finger-pointing is not of God, and anything not of God becomes a feeding ground for the enemy. Yes, the Holy Spirit will lead … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Replacing Finger
Chieftain’s Daughter: A Gift for St. Patrick
Did you know that St. Patrick is one of my favorite holidays? St. Patrick's work in Ireland has had far-reaching effects on history and the world as we know it, and researches, historians and spiritual leaders are just now starting to understand the full impact of his legacy. I've read St. Patricks 2 sets of writings, studied the culture in which he came to Ireland, have … [Read more...] about Chieftain’s Daughter: A Gift for St. Patrick
