The Matters of the Heart audiobook is free to watch on YouTube right now. Meet Hans Korhonen, a soldier searching for peace after the Civil War, in a cut scene that sets his story in seconds.
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Free Spanish Christian Fiction This Week
My second novel is now available in Spanish, and it’s free in eBook format from July 28 through August 1. Here’s the story behind the translation and why Spanish reaches further than most people realize.
What Our Fourth of July Photo Still Teaches Me
An old Fourth of July photo holds more than a holiday. It holds five siblings, three generations, and a love that still shows up for each other.
Scavenger Hunts, Polaroid Cameras, and Why I’m Still Playing at My Age
Remember the thrill of a mall scavenger hunt with a Polaroid camera and a group of crazy friends? I do. Today I’m hosting one online — and there’s a hidden lantern, a $0.99 book deal, and a free reader gift waiting for you.
Does Simple Mean Less? Writing Christian Fiction With Purpose
Does writing simple, faith-centered stories make them less valuable? A Christian author reflects on purpose, obedience, and writing fiction that quietly points readers to Jesus.
When the Ground Shifts: Building Your Life on What Cannot Fall
The phone rang on an ordinary afternoon and by the time my husband hung up, the ground had shifted. We thought we were standing on solid ground. Turns out we had been standing on sand dressed up to look like stone. This is the story of what we found underneath.
When We Drift From God: The Ache of Spiritual Distance
Distance doesn’t require rejection—only neglect. When fellowship with God grows quiet, the ache we feel may reveal how deeply He desires nearness with us.
When Friendship Is Lost Without Goodbye
Some losses come with funerals and final words. Others arrive quietly, leaving us suspended between hope and grief. Losing a lifelong friend without goodbye can feel like death—and healing requires honesty, even when hope remains.
Reflections: Past, Present, and Future With God on the Frontier
Before 2020, I never imagined I would feel at home in the late-1800s frontier. Yet through writing, I’ve discovered something steady about faith lived out in ordinary, difficult places.
Plot Twist Grace: Jesus Turns Shame into Redemption in John 8
As an author, I often chase what’s between the lines. I wonder about the characters Scripture doesn’t name. You know…the ones who disappear from the story without resolution. Take John 8, for example. A woman is caught in adultery and thrown before Jesus. But something’s missing. Where is the man? Seeing the Whole Story WhenContinue reading “Plot Twist Grace: Jesus Turns Shame into Redemption in John 8”