Stories that Stir Your Spirit
In writing book 3 of my Her Inheritance trilogy, I learned how NOT to write a book…at least for me. Hat’s off to pantsers because I think my recent experience comes pretty close to writing by the seat of my pants (the definition of a pantser).
Are you living the abundant life Jesus died to give you?
Jesus said in John 10:10 NKJV, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” But if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, then you aren’t in abundance.
I’m talking about all aspects of abundance—complete health and wholeness, forgiveness of sins, salvation, and your physical needs met.
[Read more…] about Do you want to live the abundant life?I thought I’d give you a taste of what I’m currently working on. I’m up to 32452 words. Still aiming to release this in late fall. Here’s the prologue from Embracing Her Inheritance. Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts.
“Chief Schmidt, good morning. I’m Elizabeth Travers from the Chronicle.” Elizabeth shook the chief’s hand and observed the fire station bay and the personnel wiping down the trucks. “Thank you for agreeing to see me.”
“How can I help you, Miss Travers? Let’s go to my office. Would you like some coffee?”
[Read more…] about A Peek at Embracing Her InheritanceSubmit.
Generally, not a word women like to hear because husbands have often used it to demand obedience to what they want. Even my character Sally Clark wrestles with this issue in my book Discovering Her Inheritance. I’m not sure I know of any woman who hasn’t.
I’ve often heard “wives, submit to your husbands” but without an explanation of what real submission looks like.
Bear with me. I’m not here to discuss wives submitting to their husbands, but to discuss our submission to God.
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Do you actively take hold of God’s promises or do you sit back and wait for God to drop them on you?
Many people believe God sends the things we need in His own good time. After all, Matthew 6:8 says God knows what we need before we even ask. Yes, God knows our needs, but have we been deceived about our part in receiving His promises?
Today, I’d like you to consider that we take an active role in possessing God’s promises. Promises like “by whose [Jesus] stripes you were healed” (1 Peter 2:24 NKJV), and “His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3 NKJV), and “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NKJV).
[Read more…] about Possess God’s PromisesThe Lord taught me several lessons last year, but I think the one that stands at the top is to be more aware of what I think about.
I can watch the daily news and let it fill my mind with turmoil, chaos, and confusion. Or I can keep my mind focused on God and His Word and let it fill me with His love, peace, and joy.
I’m not talking about putting my head in the sand. I’m talking about controlling my thoughts.
[Read more…] about Staying Focused on God“Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5 NKJV).
I’m hard at working writing Embracing Her Inheritance, book 3 of Her Inheritance series. I started on it back in July, but I admit, I’ve had a very hard time with this book.
Even though I knew it was to be a romance between Sally and Chase, I wanted it to be more than that. But I didn’t know what more to add.
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Veteran’s Day was earlier this month. I can’t let it pass without reflecting on my time in the Marine Corps. I love my country deeply and am saddened by what I see taking place today.
Thanksgiving is this week. I’m thankful for the freedoms I enjoy that men and women died to help protect.
For many, Thanksgiving has become another day off from work. A day to join with family for roast turkey and all the trimmings. The meaning and sacrifice that underpins the holiday is nearly forgotten.
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