“I’m not voting in the 2024 election because neither candidate is good.” “I’ll write in a better choice than the two running.” “I want to send my party a message. Pick better candidates or lose my vote.” I’m sure you’ve heard, maybe echoed some of these phrases. As...
Marnie sat by her husband’s hospital bed, one hand holding his and the other wiping away tears. “Marnie.” James’ dark brown eyes looked deep into hers. “I know where I’m going. I’m fine. I need you to know you will be fine too. Since I can’t help you see that I want...
I'm glad I live in an area that has four seasons. I'm also thankful we don't have long, severe winters. Metaphorically, sometimes we must pass through difficult seasons of life. Today, AWSA sister and friend Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor tells about what she learned going...
Have you ever started a suspense story in which the tension exhausts you? Do you stop reading, skip ahead to see how it ends, or do you push through? If you trust the author, you probably read on. Some thrillers are too intense for me. The drama playing in our country...
I've delighted to introduce you to my friend DiAnn Mills. DiAnn has been a mentor and cheerleader for me in my writing journey. I recently finished her latest book, Lethal Standoff and highly recommend it. If you enjoy clean, romantic suspense with complex puzzles,...
“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you...
How do we know if we’re doing the right work, if we’re investing our time, energy, and resources in the best way? I once shared a house with two roommates. We rotated the weekly chores so that we had different ones each week. One roommate offered to help me with mine....
Have you ever wondered what your story looks like from God's eternal perspective? What will it be like when our vision isn't limited by time? Like a reporter watching a parade from a blimp, God sees all of history at once. That’s why He makes no mistakes. But we can...
Would you rather be loved or tolerated? Our secular culture has replaced “love your neighbor” with tolerance. The traditional practice of tolerance recognized and respected other’s beliefs and lifestyles without necessarily agreeing with them. Today’s definition...
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