I sat in church hoping someone else was listening to the sermon. I never imagined the message was for me, until a crockpot roast and my husband’s quiet observation proved otherwise.
Tag Archives: Christian Historical Fiction
Why My Characters Wait (And Why “I’m a Christian” Isn’t Their Reason)
Why do my characters wait? It’s not the reason you’d expect. New on the blog: what closed door really means in Christian fiction, and why “no spice” doesn’t mean no heat.
Matters of the Heart Audiobook Free on YouTube
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.
The Story Behind Desire of My Heart
What if your greatest mistakes became part of God’s greater plan?
Riding with God: Why Spiritual Training Wheels Are a Lifelong Necessity
No matter how confident we feel navigating life’s path, God invites us to keep our spiritual training wheels firmly in place, trusting Him to steady us through every twist and turn.
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.
Ripple Effect of Kindness: How Self-Talk and God’s Word Shape Generosity
When kindness starts in our thoughts, it ripples outward. God calls us to love our neighbors and to speak His truth to ourselves.
Waiting with Confidence: Trusting God in Life’s Uncertainties
This devotional blog post explores what it truly means to wait on God—actively, faithfully, and fearlessly. Drawing from a powerful quote by Mark Vroegop, it unpacks how biblical waiting involves trusting God’s character even when life feels unclear. With practical steps like prayer, obedience, and truth-speaking to your soul, readers will be encouraged to see waiting not as wasted time, but as a sacred opportunity to grow in faith and confidence. Perfect for those walking through seasons of uncertainty or seeking deeper spiritual strength.
“Waiting on God means I learn to live on what I know to be true about God when I don’t know what’s true about my life. It means focusing my heart on who God is, what he’s like, and why he can be trusted—even in the tension-filled uncertainties of life.” Mark Vroegop
Blind Obedience and a Life Worth Writing About
I don’t want to be remembered for the books I wrote, the countries I visited, or even the programs I helped launch. I want to be remembered for blind obedience—doing what Jesus asked, even when I couldn’t see the outcome. Like the man in John 9, I want my legacy to say, “She trusted the One who touched her life.” Because at the end of it all, that’s what matters most.
When the Years Feel Wasted: God Restores All Things
Have you ever felt like too much time has passed, or too much has been lost, for God to redeem? Joel 2:25 reminds us otherwise: “I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” Your story isn’t over. With God, even wasted years can be made whole.