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Word of the Week

Thoughtful Thursdays

History's Story

Books, Books, Books!

Why Did He Die?
30 The Pharisees and their scribes began grumbling to His disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?” 31 And Jesus answered and said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. 32 I...
Word of the Week – Palm
Since yesterday was Palm Sunday, I thought it would be fun to look at the etymology of the word palm. Not shockingly, it's been in English a long time--since the 1300s. And it comes from a root that means "flat." So in reference to the palm of the hand, it's...
Word of the Week – Peruse
Did you know that peruse is its own opposite? In the late 1400s, the word peruse was created to mean "to go through something with extreme detail or careful scrutiny." It comes from per- (completely) combined with use. By the 1530s, it was applied specifically to...
Let’s Check Our “But”s
If you've ever been a child (especially one with a sibling) or had children or been a classroom full of children, chances are you've encountered a situation like this: there has been an argument. It seems HUGE. There have been oaths sworn about never talking to...

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.

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!