God Moments

When the Church Forgets its Calling, Part 2

Every hair is perfectly in place. Her make-up is tastefully applied by a careful hand and her clothes are chosen with care.  This is a woman who takes care with her appearance.  She might not be the most beautiful woman in the room, but she carries herself with pride and confidence.  She appears to be… Continue reading When the Church Forgets its Calling, Part 2

Book Reviews

‘Tis the season for a great whodunnit!

Do you enjoy reading a great mystery?  If so, here is your chance to win a free novel. ‘Tis the season for a great whodunnit!     If you love cozies as much as we do, then you’re in for a holiday treat! From December 12 – 23, we’re giving away one cozy mystery EVERY… Continue reading ‘Tis the season for a great whodunnit!

God Moments

When the Church Forgets its Calling, Part 1

My sister was recently in town visiting.  I love spending time with her. There are fifteen years that separate our births, so for many years I looked at Sarah with a more maternal feeling.  In the last few years, our relationship has grown into one of mutual friendship and I love it.  Recently, Sarah was… Continue reading When the Church Forgets its Calling, Part 1

Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup

Fall temperatures have finally reached Houston! We are certainly enjoying our brisk 60 degree days.  I know many of my northern friends just cringed as they read that sentence, but yes we consider 60 degrees to be fall here in the South.  I even wore long sleeves today!  No jacket, but a long sleeve sweater… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup

History of Hymns

Blessed Assurance

"Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith...Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering" Hebrews 10:22-23 Fanny Crosby wrote the lyrics to over 8,000 hymns during her lifetime.  When asked how she did it, she said she would sit and listen to the music and then… Continue reading Blessed Assurance

Writing

Trusting in Him

My blog has been a little quiet over the last few weeks for a good reason. Shortly after I posted my follow up about the conference a few weeks ago, I received an email from a publisher I met at the ACFW conference. This publisher requested that I submit a proposal on the book I… Continue reading Trusting in Him

God Moments

Finding Hope and Motivation

One of the things I love about history is that life seemed so much simpler. When I read Little House on the Prairie with my daughter, I can get lost in the simplicity of their lives. They do not live with the constant need for communication through cell phones, computers, or television.  Caroline Ingalls was… Continue reading Finding Hope and Motivation

Book Reviews

Interview with Janice Thompson

Today we are blessed to have author Janice Thompson here to discuss her new book, Queen of the Waves. I have finished reading Queen of the Waves, and let me say, it is a wonderful read! The details and imagery that Janice used in describing the events and people is amazing.  Her lead characters are… Continue reading Interview with Janice Thompson

Recipes

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 carton of chicken stock 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 3 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup of frozen corn 1/2 cup of frozen peas 1/3 c. water 1/3 c. flour 1 Pillsbury Pie Crust… Continue reading Chicken Pot Pie

General, Writing

Home Sweet Home

I had a wonderful time at the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference. It was both an incredible and very humbling experience to feel God's presence at each session and during each conversation. I felt like I was walking on air the entire weekend.  I don't think I stopped smiling the whole time. The first… Continue reading Home Sweet Home