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April is National Poetry Month
So, of course, I'm going to share a poem. I think I've mentioned before that I once took cello lessons. I think it's an absolutely gorgeous instrument and while those piano lessons I took as a kid didn't pan out, I figured wanting to learn to play would give me a leg...
Almost Heaven – A Book Review
"God cares for us too much to leave us the way we are. He hounds and pokes and prods until we see the truth, and I have loved and hated him for it." So says Billy Allman, the main character in "Almost Heaven" by Chris Fabry. I picked up this book because it's set in...
Sunrise–a WV Easter Story
I love holidays. Christmas is a magical time of year. Halloween combines two of my favorite things--dressing up and candy. Thanksgiving warms my soul (and fills my belly!). But my favorite holiday? Easter. And my favorite part of Easter? The Sunrise Service. It's a...
But I don't WANT to give it up . . .
It's the final week of my Lenten fruit of the Spirit feast and I'm wrapping up with a toughie. Self-control. Here are some synonyms: self-discipline, self-restraint, willpower. Let's see how I'm doing. Bible reading and study--check. Keeping up with my blog--check....
Riding the Holy Week Roller Coaster
Yesterday was Palm Sunday. I love watching the kids come down the aisle at church waving palm branches as we sing Hosanna. No waiting for the very stones to cry out for us! It's such a lovely, joyous service. Easter is almost here! But there's a good deal that happens...
Writing: Traveling Through Time
One of the primary reasons I write is to share my love for the place I grew up and the people who populate it. The funny thing is, quite a few of those people are long gone. Some of them were gone even before I came along. I grew up in a house where we told stories....
Heavenly Highway Hymns–Shape Note Singing
I often include hymns in my novels. Characters sing them, refer to their favorites, and are touched by lyrics. While I can easily look songs up on-line, I prefer to use one of my treasured belongings as reference. It's a 1956 copy of Heavenly Highway Hymns from Laurel...
If Jesus is Your Copilot, Move Over and Let Him Drive
I used to see "Jesus is my Copilot" bumper stickers. Then came the bumper stickers suggesting that Jesus might actually be the better driver. Of course this is silly. I mean, if Jesus offered to drive I would SO let him. I don't like driving. I like napping in the...
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