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How to Keep from Freaking Out

As we shuffle our way into week #6 of isolation, self-distancing, and tragic news every hour, I'm occasionally tempted to freak out. Positive self-talk helps me. Especially this ancient advice from Paul's letter to the church at Philippi. He told the folks to calm...

What We Will Keep

  In the Book of Psalms, some phrases are followed by the word, "Selah." Although the exact meaning of the word has been lost, most scholars think it indicates a pause, like a rest in a musical score. It would seem that much of our world is tasting a selah even...

Author Interview with Judy C. Harvey

Judy C. Harvey is the debut author of Angel Wings, a story of hope and friendship in a new season of life. She is also my First and Forever friend. (She shows up in all my novels. Especially in that line from The Marvel House.) We have been friends since before we...

Conversations in My Kitchen

While we are all taking care of one another by staying home, I'm recording some virtual conversations in my kitchen. They are short. You won't have time for a full cup of coffee, but you might get a sip of hope and encouragement. Drop by my Facebook Author Page for...

How Zoom Saved our Day

Yesterday afternoon, I drove an hour to a grocery store that offered curbside pickup. I wouldn't have to get within six feet of anyone! Unfortunately, they were out of some of the important stuff. Today, I took advantage of early-morning Old Lady Hour at our local...