"Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, 'Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all'" (Mark 9.35 NIV). While my husband and I were in Ireland for our 20th anniversary, we had a choice between attending one of two concerts in Dublin: Matt Maher on June 12 or Elton John on June 13. The first concert was at a Catholic church with … [Read more...] about Two Concerts: Matt Maher vs. Elton John
Fighting for Castles
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal" (Matthew 6.19-20 NIV). Fighting for Castles After studying Irish history and visiting Ireland for almost 2 weeks, … [Read more...] about Fighting for Castles
The King Incarnate
The King Incarnate I memorized the Celtic Prayer found in Calvin Miller's book, Celtic Devotions, for my trip to Ireland to celebrate my husband and my 20th anniversary. This prayer to me represents the awe and mystery of God, and His love for us found in the King Incarnate, the Son of God born into our earth as Immanuel, God with us, to reconcile us back into relationship … [Read more...] about The King Incarnate
Book Review: Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Mark of the Raven, the first book in the Ravenwood Saga by Morgan L. Busse, is a hauntingly brilliant tale that woos the reader into the ominous mountain gloom of House Ravenwood until hope finally illuminates the cold castle walls. The start of the story is beautifully written with excellent world building and intricate relational details that create a world that, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
2019 Selah Award Winners!
Two of my books, one non-fiction and the other fiction, were Selah Award Finalist for the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. I'm honored to announce that F'lorna of Rodesh, The Violet Moon Series Book 1, won first place for Young Adult. And Granola Bar Devotional: Spiritual Snacks on the Go! won third place for Anthology. I'm in awe of God's goodness. I … [Read more...] about 2019 Selah Award Winners!
4 Natural and 4 Supernatural Ways to Create Peace in the Home
Creating Peace in the Home "I love coming into your home! It's so peaceful." I hear these words all the time. Family and friends know that I desire peace in my home, especially since the world can be hectic, chaotic and rushed. My home is a safe haven of sorts, a heaven on earth while we live here. Creating an atmosphere for Jesus to extend His peace takes strategy and … [Read more...] about 4 Natural and 4 Supernatural Ways to Create Peace in the Home
Free Download: The Cure
I am offering my short story, The Cure, as a free download to all my faithful and new subscribers! You can go to the right column of this page to "Subscribe to our Newsletter," and the link for the free download will be emailed to you! As a mother, when confronted with the pain and finality of life, I desperately embrace a God who has planted eternity within us. No … [Read more...] about Free Download: The Cure
Have You Seen A Yellow Butterfly?
"Tradition says that there was never a Yellow Butterfly on earth until Christ came forth from death and rose up from the tomb. The true Yellow Butterfly was never seen among wicked men, among evil company, evil speech, evil deeds, things hateful, things shameful, things vicious." - John MacRury My husband and I are heading to Ireland for our 20th anniversary this … [Read more...] about Have You Seen A Yellow Butterfly?
