Amazon.com↗ This thought provoking devotional is on sale now through Amazon.I wanted to share with you this new 21-day devotional. It is written by a friend of mine, Sherry York. This world is full of sorrows and disappointments (shadows of life). This devotional brings you closer to the God who sees and loves you. It... Continue Reading →
Divine Renovation
Sharing this post I wrote for "Arise Daily". https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2025/09/15/divine-renovation/
Grief Story
So thankful to be published on Katy Parker's site. It was good for me to express some of my feelings. I hope and pray that it will encourage others who have been on the long good-bye. The Silent Weight of Compounded Loss in Loving Someone Who Fades Away by Katy Parker 'Grief accumulates,' a lesson... Continue Reading →
Why We Write
I have attached a link to an email sent out by author, blogger, and speaker Penny Reeve. She was kind to ask three children's authors, one of whom was me, about why we write. Enjoy! https://www.pennyreeve.com/the-penny-drops/no-small-thing-why-three-childrens-authors-write-for-kids
Guest Post: “The Benefits of a Screen Free Summer” by Janet Ashmore
Summer is almost gone, but so many good ideas and thoughts in this article, written by Janet Ashmore, children's book author. A digital detox for kids is one of the best ways to reset unhealthy screen habits, especially during summer breaks when free time can easily become screen time. Parents who help guide this break... Continue Reading →
Shared Devotional “Arise Daily Devos”
This is my first published devotional with "Arise Daily Devos." https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/words-that-wound-words-that-heal/
Guest blog: Overcoming Dyslexia: Inspired by the Tale of a Brown-Eyed Girl
Today's post was written by middle-schooler Lydia Wyatt to honor her grandmother, Sudie Wyatt. psalm71blog was begun to remind us of the importance of sharing God with the next generation. This writing shows the influence that a loving grandmother can have. This young lady had developed a lot of wisdom in a short time. This... Continue Reading →
Persevere
This blog was written in response to a prompt from the Five-Minute Writing community. You've likely heard Aesop's timeless fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare." In this beloved story, two very different characters find themselves in an unexpected race. The hare, confident in his natural speed and agility, believes victory is guaranteed. After all,... Continue Reading →
Invest
(This is a prompt from the Five-Minute Friday writing group.) This is a picture of my mom and dad on a summer day when we had a yard full of family over for a cookout and fun. It looks like Dad was playing a little baseball. Mother was tickled about something that clearly delighted her.... Continue Reading →
Reflections from Ladies’ Day bring to mind Mother’s Day
This past Saturday, I had the joy of speaking at the Ladies' Day at Oliver Creek church. The room was filled with familiar faces and dear friends, many of whom knew my mother and father when they lived in this area. There's something particularly special about sharing God's word in a place where your family's... Continue Reading →
