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Word of the Week

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Word of the Week – Hope
Hope. It's a word we all know, of course. Use so regularly we probably never really stop to think about it. But since yesterday marked the first week of Advent--the week of hope--I thought it appropriate to pause and actually look at the word. Hope is from the Old...
Advent – The Savior Will Come
Do you observe the season of Advent? I grew up in a United Methodist church, which lights the candles on the Advent wreath every year; when we planted our own church in the Seventh Day Baptist denomination, my family kept that tradition. And now that my immediate...
Word of the Week – Meteor
When we talk about meteors today, we have a very specific phenomenon in mind--namely, a rock from space plummeting to earth. And when you look at the history of the word, it's easy enough to see why we use it. Meteor comes to us from the Ancient Greek meteora, which...
Questions Unite, Answers Divide
"Questions Unite, Answers Divide." This was a line that really stuck out to us as we listened to a podcast called The Art of Accomplishment. The hosts were talking about building community--building real community, the kind that mourns with each other and rejoices...

Word of the Week

Since 2011, readers have been enjoying my “Word of the Week” posts, which look not just at the definition of a word, but at its history and etymology. These quick little peeks into words we use every day (or…don’t), are a fun way to learn something new in just a minute or two! Word Nerds, unite!

Word of the Week – Hope

Word of the Week – Hope

“Hope” is a word so common we probably never to stop to wonder about it…but as we’re in the week of Hope during Advent, let’s look deeper!

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Thoughtful Thursdays

Though a novelist by trade, one of the trademarks of my books is the spiritual depth and exploration I includes as my characters work through what it really means to walk out their faith. Faith, in fact, is one of the things I like to ponder most. In these once-a-week articles, I gets thoughtful at the crossroads of faith, family, and fiction.

Advent – The Savior Will Come

Advent – The Savior Will Come

Though Christ has already been born in that stable, in this season, we dwell on yearning for Him, longing for Him like the world did leading up to that miracle.

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Sometimes We Forget

Sometimes We Forget

Sometimes we forget things about the people closest to us. Sometimes we forget who we are in the eyes of God.

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History’s Story

Nearly all of my books are historicals, which means I do A LOT of research. Check out History’s Story for this novelist’s take on some of the historical tidbits I’ve learned through my research, especially on topics that end up in my novels.

Advent – The Savior Will Come

Advent – The Savior Will Come

Though Christ has already been born in that stable, in this season, we dwell on yearning for Him, longing for Him like the world did leading up to that miracle.

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The Codebreakers of Room 40

The Codebreakers of Room 40

North American has only one native plant with caffeine: yaupon. And thanks to its stimulants and antioxidants, it’s been loved for centuries!

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Books, Books, Books!

It goes without saying that with a novelist, it always comes down to BOOKS. These posts are your go-to for book news, cover reveals, book releases, Scavenger Hunts, giveaways, and bookish merch!

An Invitation to the World of the Awakened

An Invitation to the World of the Awakened

Join me as I journey to a new world…a world of faith and romance, a world where technology and gift of God have met to create “magic” and wonder…but only where those who are different are willing to meet.

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It’s Release Day! A Beautiful Disguise

It’s Release Day! A Beautiful Disguise

Welcome to the Launch Day Celebration for A Beautiful Disguise!If you've been hanging out with me much online in the last couple months, you likely know how excited I am for the beginning of this new series, The Imposters. The concept is just so...much...FUN. I mean,...

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