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Word of the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays

History's Story

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Just a Few Words
I've read the account in Acts of the conversion of Saul/Paul many times. But I just reread it a couple weeks ago, and something really struck me this time. Have you ever noticed how little it took to win Paul's heart for Christ? I mean, sure, there was the...
Word of the Week – Phony
As long as there have been people selling things, there have been people cheating, swindling, and otherwise trying to get more money than something's worth. And of course, words have evolved to describe those things. In the late 1780s, one such word was fawney, used...
I Won’t Be
A couple weeks ago, a couple things happened in the course of a few hours that made me pause and think, not just of who I want to be, but of who I don't want to be. It started with an author newsletter that came into my inbox a couple days before. In this newsletter,...
Word of the Week – Interest
It can be so fascinating to look at the history of incredibly common words. And the history of interest is definitely, well...interesting. 😉 When we think about our common uses of the word today, we probably think first of the meaning "a feeling that accompanies or...

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!

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.

Just a Few Words

Just a Few Words

All it took for Paul’s conversion were a few words from Jesus. Are our hearts as easily turned toward Him?

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Soft Start

Soft Start

My 2025 is getting off to a soft, slow start…but now that radiation is complete, I’m diving in for real!

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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.

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!