Interview, review, and a giveaway
Courtney DeFeo is a friend of my agent, and that’s how we connected, but it seems we have lots in common. One of her creations is Alphabet Scripture Cards, which are pretty cool. Her bio describes her...
View ArticleFacing Stories with Kelsey Timmerman
In which I yell at Kelsey and he looks very afraid. Even if that’s not exactly what happened. Because a picture is worth a thousand words, and this one seems to tell its own story. But if you have lots...
View ArticleWords you may need to hear: You are not alone.
Not ever. Even when it feels like it. Even if you haven’t heard from God for a long time. You’re not alone when you’re struggling. Or when you’re rejoicing. Wherever you are, whatever pain or struggles...
View Article“I got to show you grace!”
Laurie Coombs is another writer I’ve met through my awesome agent. Her book, Letters from my Father’s Murderer: A Journey of Forgiveness, comes out in late June. I haven’t read it yet but what I have...
View ArticleThat prayer thing I keep talking about
You’d think I’d be tired of thinking about prayer by now, wouldn’t you? True, sometimes it’s easier to think about it than to actually do it. And then, just when I find myself straying a little farther...
View ArticleWhen prayer gets hard
Today, I’m at Kelly Balarie’s blog, talking about how easy it is to pray. For you. Not always so easy to pray for ourselves. If you come to me and ask for prayer, these are the words I will have for...
View ArticleWhy summer makes me go UGH
If you don’t know me personally, here’s one thing you should know about me: I’m not one of those amazing, hands-on moms who fills her summer with trips to the pool or the zoo or neighborhood parties....
View Articlegiving it all away
I love reading what people have to say about Praying Upside Down. Granted, so far I’ve been lucky and just had a couple slightly negative comments (all within otherwise excellent reviews). When I get...
View ArticleLook around
Ask God to show you where He is in anything you witness, study, or participate in. Inspiration—creative and spiritual—is everywhere. ~Praying Upside Down Anyone willing to share with the rest of us?...
View ArticleWhere are you?
When I pull farther away from God, His size, importance, and abilities seem smaller. But when I draw in close, He becomes magnified. He becomes everything to me. ~Praying Upside Down Have you seen...
View ArticleWhat a tangled mess
Carey Scott is a lovely, vivacious woman who responded graciously when I posted a cry for help in my agent’s Facebook group. I don’t know her well, but I was grateful for all of the encouragement and...
View ArticleDon’t do it
Don’t ever fall into the trap of believing that God won’t come through because of your current (or past) failings. Or that what you have to offer isn’t enough. ~Praying Upside Down Remember this:...
View ArticleAsk and you shall receive (or be careful what you wish for?)
I read through some old journals tonight and rediscovered why I love keeping journals. Our memories are so fickle. But our entries are indisputable records of what we saw or knew or felt at a given...
View ArticleAre you jaded?
My friend Marcia, talking about why she loves writers and books and the writing process so much, said, “Books change me.” And they do. Or they should, if they do their job well. I’m possibly the worst...
View ArticleThose fiery darts
At some point soon, when things are official, I’ll be telling you about some exciting news regarding what I’m working on right now. But for now, suffice it to say that A) it is exciting news! and B) I...
View ArticleThe problem with prayer
Probably not the topic you’d expect to read here, is it? I write about prayer. I believe in prayer. I’ve seen power and miracles and answers that would knock your socks off. Little requests fulfilled;...
View ArticleThe word I’m tired of hearing
I’ve been scrolling through social media, deeply disturbed by much of what I’ve read—even the opinions of people who are kind and generous, even the ones with whom I agree. I finally figured out why....
View ArticleDo It Scared
Laurie Coombs is another one of those lovely souls that I’ve had the honor of “meeting” through shared connections in this business. I am so excited about this book. I think God is in it, through it,...
View ArticleA glimpse into my convoluted thinking
A while back, as part of a blogger review network, I received a movie to review. My family sat down and watched it. And then I wasn’t sure what to do about it. See, it wasn’t bad. As far as Christian...
View ArticleA faith journey: the real beginning
Bekah Pogue got my attention when she wrote such a wonderful review of Praying Upside Down (always a good way to get me to notice you!). I started reading her blog Upcycled Jane: Embracing Beauty in...
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