Imagine if each of us walked around with the pain we carry inside all fully transparent–we’d look a lot like bobbing heads atop Swiss cheese since our losses are many, and our inner selves still raw with ache. So when I picked up a debut novel with the intriguing title NORTHERN LIGHTS, I met a … More Northern Lights
A few years back, Jeff Foxworthy captured our imaginations with a shtick that used this simple formula–If you do X, you might be Y: “If you’ve ever belched the words ‘not guilty,’ you might be a redneck.” “If you’ve ever inflated an air mattress with a leaf blower, you might be a redneck.” “If you’ve … More You Might Be a Cultural Christian if…
If I earned a dollar each time I heard, “You’re a writer? I’ve always wanted to write a book,” I’d be living in a better house, driving a newer vehicle than my 2012 Mom-Mobile, and vacationing in exotic locales every year. Instead, this common statement both peeves and amuses me… It peeves because I’m laboring … More Foxy Bibliophile: Write Your Book in a Flash
There was trouble at the Walmart cheese case. Debating the merits of shredded cheddar vs. shredded Colby Jack, I stood momentarily transfixed and no more than eight inches away from the edge of the refrigerated display.
The other day, I had lunch with BFF Mary Jo, whom I’ve known since 8th grade and the Nixon Administration. She told me a story that bears repeating: A man dies and finds himself in heaven, enveloped in the pure presence of God. The man is overwhelmed by the love he feels from his Creator. … More Opening Gifts
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