Trouble Aboard

“When a gentle southerly breeze came up, they weighed anchor, thinking it would be smooth sailing. But they were no sooner out to sea than a gale-force wind, the infamous nor’ easter, struck. They lost all control of the ship. It was a cork in the storm.” —Acts...

The House God Builds

I read a story of a carpenter who told his boss he was ready to retire and spend time with his wife and family. His boss was saddened because this man had been a good, reliable employee for many years. He asked the carpenter if he would do him a favor and build one...

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

A few weeks ago, a female cardinal began attacking her reflection in the glass of one of our porch doors. She would come several times daily, sit on our table umbrella, and throw herself repeatedly against the window. Next, she’d hop onto the door handle and peck the...

The Good Part

“Clocks were created to make us the stewards of our time but sometimes end up making us nervous.” –Calvin Miller An Irish proverb asserts, “When God made time, he made plenty of it.” Still, the incessant ticking of the clock as I write my first 2023 Hub devotion...

Room at the Table Book Release

Room at the Table: Encouraging Stories from Special Needs Families released November 1, 2022. This anthology was conceived in my heart unexpectedly one night as I watched an online PJNET.TV interview hosted by Mark Prasek. While watching author Stephanie Pavlantos...

Morning’s Glory

From the window, I saw one white morning glory in a scrubby cedar tree at the edge of our yard. One. Only one. But one was enough to get my attention. Hours later, the bloom was gone, but the power of its solo performance lingered. The morning glory’s presence was a...

Simply as I see it

Trouble Aboard

Trouble Aboard

“When a gentle southerly breeze came up, they weighed anchor, thinking it would be smooth sailing. But they were no sooner out to sea than a gale-force wind, the infamous nor’ easter, struck. They lost all control of the ship. It was a cork in the storm.” —Acts...

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The House God Builds

The House God Builds

I read a story of a carpenter who told his boss he was ready to retire and spend time with his wife and family. His boss was saddened because this man had been a good, reliable employee for many years. He asked the carpenter if he would do him a favor and build one...

read more
Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

A few weeks ago, a female cardinal began attacking her reflection in the glass of one of our porch doors. She would come several times daily, sit on our table umbrella, and throw herself repeatedly against the window. Next, she’d hop onto the door handle and peck the...

read more
The Good Part

The Good Part

“Clocks were created to make us the stewards of our time but sometimes end up making us nervous.” –Calvin Miller An Irish proverb asserts, “When God made time, he made plenty of it.” Still, the incessant ticking of the clock as I write my first 2023 Hub devotion...

read more
Room at the Table Book Release

Room at the Table Book Release

Room at the Table: Encouraging Stories from Special Needs Families released November 1, 2022. This anthology was conceived in my heart unexpectedly one night as I watched an online PJNET.TV interview hosted by Mark Prasek. While watching author Stephanie Pavlantos...

read more
Morning’s Glory

Morning’s Glory

From the window, I saw one white morning glory in a scrubby cedar tree at the edge of our yard. One. Only one. But one was enough to get my attention. Hours later, the bloom was gone, but the power of its solo performance lingered. The morning glory’s presence was a...

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Walking the Dog

Walking the Dog

“I always carry my leash outside, so my human doesn’t get lost” –Fido Have you ever wondered where you’d end up if you took your dog for a walk and never once pulled back on the leash? Who hasn’t had to shorten their dog’s lead to keep from walking in unintended and...

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Love Letters

Love Letters

 “To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere, without moving anything but your heart.” — Phyllis Grissim-Theroux I can still hear the rumble of the mailman’s car and the screech of its breaks as it pulls in front of our house, the scrape of the mailbox’s rusty...

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The Long Road Home

The Long Road Home

“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it…”  —Isaiah 30:21, NIV The way is long, seldom straight, and shortcuts beckon, but . . . Stay the course. Your destination is worth it! ◊◊◊◊◊  ...

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It’s Kindle Release Day for Emma’s Quest

It’s Kindle Release Day for Emma’s Quest

TODAY IS KINDLE RELEASE DAY!!! If you pre-ordered Emma's Quest on Kindle, it will be auto-delivered to your Kindle device today. READ. IT. NOW. April 5, 2022 for $2.99 or FREE with Kindle Unlimited.  This time, Emma will follow her heart. She’ll cling tighter, cry...

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Emma’s Quest Launch Day Giveaway!

Emma’s Quest Launch Day Giveaway!

TODAY IS THE DAY!  We are moments away from the birth of Emma's Quest. At some point today the print version of my sequel to For the Love of Emma will go live on Amazon! The Kindle version releases, April 5th. WATCH FOR BOTH! [video width="1280" height="720"...

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