I have not been to a Bible Study since the divorce. It wasn’t a conscious choice, but I think I had to focus so much on surviving that I couldn’t fit it in, and then all the groups took breaks for summer … Don’t get me wrong. I’ve still been into my Bible on a […]
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Twelve Days to Go!!!
Less than two weeks … I was sprawled on a beach blanket today at the Oregon Coast (Rockaway Beach) pondering the fast approaching release date and how having a book out will change my life. And then I realized– I could be at the same beach in twelve days and absolutely no one will care […]
Finding My Way at The Way
A week ago, my almost-nineteen-year-old–do you sound very grown up when you tell people you’re 18 3/4?? ;-)–cousin had offered to take me out with his friends this Friday night. They go to a church service at Solid Rock called The Way. It specifically targets 18-28 year olds. I’m a few notches higher than that […]
My Offer to President-elect Obama
If you know me very well at all, you know I do strange things every now and then. Late at night on election day, I did one such thing. I offered a puppy to Obama! I know it’s ridiculous, but I had a great time doing it. Here’s the letter: First, let me say that […]
Open My Eyes?
The puppies are at least twice as big as they were at birth. (I’ll post an updated picture of them soon.) A few hours ago, I caught one of the girls trying to open her eyes for the first time. Through little slits, I glimpsed a milky sheen. How did the world look to her? […]
Praising God!
Today–and yesterday–have been the kind of days when I feel like my cup runneth over. There’s been nothing spectacular, but I’ve been extremely aware of the blessings in my life. One of my favorite old hymns is “Count Your Blessings.” I hope you’ll indulge me a little counting, one by one. I’m praising God for […]
ACFW Conference is Coming Soon!
Wondering exactly what happens at writing conferences? Today’s the day for me to highlight the 2008 ACFW Conference. To read a minute-by-minute report about last year’s conference–practically in real time–click on the following links. They’re very detailed and packed with pictures of me stalking famous people and people who will be famous soon. Of course, […]
Have You Seen "Baby Borrowers"?
I watched the second episode of the Baby Borrowers last night and found it extremely thought-provoking. The premise of the show is taking teenage couples who think they’re ready to have a baby, placing them in a “playing house” situation, and recording the results on camera. They start with babies, then move to toddlers–all the […]
Cleaning Up
I have family visiting from Texas right now. Yeah, they came to the Pacific Northwest to get away from the rain! I’ll be adding quite a few Recent Reads to the side column and giving longer descriptions of the books, but I want to post a line from Jane Kirkpatrick‘s A Tendering in the Storm, […]
The Writer as an Athlete?
Hagg Lake. Only ten minutes from my house. The site of the 2007 Age Group Nationals USAT Triathlon. (1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run) This past weekend, our church had the pleasure of hearing Barb Lindquist, an elite retired triathlete. It’s unbelievable how many times this woman has been on the podium. If you ever […]