The Prayer I’ve Never Ever Prayed Before

The Prayer I’ve Never Ever Prayed Before

I hate waiting so much. I hate it.  I hate it.  I hate it. And I'm waiting a lot right now. I'm waiting to hear back on a lot of projects, a lot of queries and a lot of programs. I'm waiting to hear back from editors and publishers and event planners and teachers and...

In My Book Bag: My Five Favoirte Foodie Memoirs

In My Book Bag: My Five Favoirte Foodie Memoirs

I'm in the middle of writing a food book and am loving reading about other food adventures. Here are my top five foodie books. Nothing better in the summer than reading about other people cooking - except eating other people's cooking. 1. Animal Vegetable Miracle - A...

It’s All Good

It’s All Good

I never realized how often I said this particular phrase until after I had taught at a weekend retreat. Everything that could have gone wrong, did. There was infighting in the group, the facility was overrun with spiders, and the woman who was suppose to assist me...

In My Book Bag – Mennonite in a Little Black Dress

In My Book Bag – Mennonite in a Little Black Dress

It must seem like the only thing I am doing this summer is reading books (and come to think of it, that wouldn't be such a bad way to spend a summer...) We have had two family emergencies and a business trip in the past three weeks bringing us to seven different...

In My Book Bag – Orange is the New Black

In My Book Bag – Orange is the New Black

Summertime is the chance for me to get some reading done - reading that isn't about topics I'm writing about, but just things I am interested in all for selfish me. Each Monday I will be sharing what I'm reading this summer. Plus, I would love to hear your...

Who Knew? Watering Works

Who Knew? Watering Works

As I mentioned before, it has been a crazy couple of weeks. Three MAJOR writing deadlines, Roger's all-day birthday celebration, Kimber's graduation and graduation party (which meant MAJOR housecleaning before her dad's side of the family came over...) and then a...

What Makes You Pre-Laugh?

What Makes You Pre-Laugh?

Roger and I have had a very busy week. After Kimber graduated from High School, we boarded a plane for Atlanta to stay with Roger's mom. Dean - Roger's step-dad, was almost 98 years old and had a life of ministry and travel and love that most of us can only imagine....

A Sneek Peek at the Next Book Cover

A Sneek Peek at the Next Book Cover

Isn't it adorable? It won't be out until January 1st, 2011. Which makes me sad becuase I want to put it on my book shelf. (Something I love about my books? You can totally spot them from across a crowded CVS.) I really, really love it. I mean, I really do. And how...