Giving from the Heart – Holiday Interactions Can Leave Lasting Impressions

The end-of-year holidays usually have people in a more giving mood…or at least giving mode. We’ve learned it is the season of giving. But do we do it with a grateful heart?

How my Grandson’s Child-Like Faith Influenced Mine

Child-like Faith: Anticipating the Presence of the Lord My four-year-old grandson had an exceptional week at preschool, so we celebrated with a sleepover at Grammie and Papa’s. Papa took him on an adventure in the golf cart and let Avery “drive” the secret path to the Catawba River. Then, they headed to the grocery storeContinue reading “How my Grandson’s Child-Like Faith Influenced Mine”

In Everything, Give Thanks—Consistently Rejoicing In All Things And At All Times

“It’s not the complexity or the volume of tasks that derails most people…it’s the consistency.”

The Power of Influence of a Review

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir—What made me watch this 1947 film with Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that you normally wouldn’t? Recently, I did. I’m not a huge old film fan, but I recently watched a movie I would not have typically chosen, Why isContinue reading “The Power of Influence of a Review”

My earthly father loved me deeply. My Heavenly Father loves me deeper still.

My father knew Jesus so personally that I often wondered if he heard His voice. I also pondered if the words out of my dad’s mouth were straight from the Lord. My father didn’t joke, and you always knew the meaning of what he was saying. That’s not to say he wasn’t funny. He wasContinue reading “My earthly father loved me deeply. My Heavenly Father loves me deeper still.”

Inspiration from Hobbies – Making a story come alive from personal experiences

In A Deeper Love, you’ll meet a boat captain with cheesy jokes, a kind neighbor child who melts hearts, and a God who knows the future.

Average, but Obedient – Heidi shares her heart in an Association of Christian Fiction Writers Post

When I started this writing journey, I had one goal—to honor my commitment to the Lord to
spread the gospel. Writing became my platform to share my faith. To succeed, I only needed to
be obedient.

A behind-the-scenes look at my writing means a glimpse into my life.

Each author goes about the writing process differently. Many spend weeks or months planning and laying out each chapter of the book they are drafting. Me? I have a solid idea of where the story needs to end up based on the spiritual theme of the book, but a general idea of how to getContinue reading “A behind-the-scenes look at my writing means a glimpse into my life.”

Being an author can be a lonely business unless you surround yourself with like-minded ministry partners.

When I was little, serving God seemed daunting and, to be quite honest, difficult. So, how is it that I wake every morning and get to glorify my Lord and Savior with my words? I never expected God would bless my faithfulness. To understand those words, you need to know I struggled through High School,Continue reading “Being an author can be a lonely business unless you surround yourself with like-minded ministry partners.”