Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart. Forty-four years ago today I committed my life and all that I am wholeheartedly to you. I had no idea what that meant, really, all those years ago. No comprehension of the joy our commitment would bring—two precious sons and four grandchildren, soulmate friends, meaningful ministries, experiences beyond my greatest imagining. Nor did I begin to …
Unpacking the Stacks
Craig and I spoke at our home church, New Hope, on Sunday, May 21. The title was “Unpacking the Stacks,” on marriage. If you’d like to listen in, you can hear the entire message here.
I Was the Target of a Bully
Most of you know that I have mastocytosis, a very rare and nasty genetic disease involving mast cells. We all have these histimine-producing cells, but mine are out of control and too many, causing a multitude of problems from flushing to severe gastro distress to the allergic reaction of shock. The problem with mastocytosis is that it’s not black and …
Winter’s Walk
I wrote this several years ago when we lived in Stow, Ohio. For those we met there and at The Chapel, this is a sweet, sweet memory… I went for a walk this morning. It was bitter cold, but the sun was out. And I mean out—the kind of brightness that makes you squint. The air felt so sharp …
Reminder: Free Kindle Book!
Today through Friday, please download Simon’s Song for FREE from Amazon! Several have asked if they could forward the offer to friends and family. The answer: ABSOLUTELY! If you know of anyone who would appreciate a free book or know someone who has dealt with an addictive parent, please pass along this opportunity. I think all will find it a …
More Announcements, Announcements, Announcements!
Hey, friends and family – greetings! It’s my birthday today, but YOU get the present! The kindle edition of my novel Simon’s Song: A Tale of Adventure and Friendship is yours, ABSOLUTELY FREE, on Amazon through Friday, February 3! This book could easily be classified as a young adult novel, so if you know any teens who like to read, …
A Request for Prayer
This Thursday, December 1 at 10 am (PT), I’ll be speaking for chapel at Multnomah University. My title is “Our Manger Was Empty”–adapted from Walter Wangerin’s beautiful short story entitled “The Manger Is Empty.” Since this is such an emotional time of year for us and I’ll be telling the story of Robb’s death, I desperately need your prayers, my …
Just Today and Tomorrow…
Jordan’s Bend will be FREE on kindle! If you enjoy historical fiction, and if you’ve ever suffered deep pain, struggling with God’s will and the why’s? of that pain…then you will enjoy reading Jordan’s Bend. The story takes place in 1935 in Tennessee, when Rachael’s family is told by the Tennessee Valley Authority that they must move from the land …
Announcements, Announcements, Announcements!
Jordan’s Bend is now available on kindle – and today through Friday, October 21, it is FREE! If you do download and read it, here’s my only request: Please do a review on Amazon. That would be SO helpful! You can get Jordan’s Bend two ways: 1. On Amazon 2. At ebook daily: http://ebookdaily.com/free-kindle-ebooks/2016-10-18/B01LWS6YI6 Enjoy!