As writers, we may be called upon to write hard words, to step into the role of a prophet – one who has to proclaim uncomfortable truth, regardless of opposition. Prophets make people squirm. But prophets are essential. When something …
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“But I said, ‘I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength on nothing and vanity’” (Isaiah 49:4a ESV). You’ve embarked on an important mission, a praiseworthy project, or a lifestyle of service. And then, you’ve seen it all …
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We humans learn our lessons the hard way. We have since the beginning. The best way to strip human beings of legalism, self-reliance, and pride is to bring us to the end of ourselves, so we can truly recognize our …
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Fifty-some years after the Civil Rights Movement began, sadly, America still has continuing racism. White culture is pervasive, and those who aren’t white often experience prejudice, biased treatment, misunderstanding, and outright discrimination. We who are white don’t fully comprehend our …
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I wrote my first two novels in a frenzy of passion for the love and mercy of God and the artistry with which he crafted the beginning of our human story in Genesis. Words poured out of me! As a …
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Apart from Jesus, my husband is the best man I know. He’s the man working quietly behind the scenes. His actions show who he is, but you have to be observant, because he doesn’t draw attention to himself. He took …
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Moving to the tropics has introduced us to new plants, insects, and animals. We’ve also encountered weather we never faced in the Midwest, on the prairie, in the Rockies, or on the high desert. The most surprising event so far …
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Part 5 I sallied forth to visit my parents this past week. Travel didn’t used to be a big deal. I was raised in a road-trip-taking family. We drove all night, listening to late night radio. We hiked over the …
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To interact with this post on Friday, click here to go to Seriously Write. All around us, authors are struggling. Sales plummet. Amazon removes book reviews for reasons never announced. We weary of the constant marketing and promotion allotted to …
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Part 4 I see through a glass darkly. Out in this desert, it’s as if old age arrived two decades early, robbing me of a season I’d greatly anticipated. I’ve felt like a failure, for I no longer have the …
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