This is the seven-day countdown for the release of my Bedford County Christmas novella Tangles and Tinsel. Each day, I will be sharing a DIY Christmas project or décor. At the end of each post, there is a link to sign up for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. If you sign up every day, you get …
Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him—Isaiah 64:4 Waiting. It’s never been an admirable trait of mine. My mom used to tell me my lack of patience started in the womb—I was two weeks early. It couldn’t possibly …
I was thrilled to read A Deeper Love by Heidi Gray McGill for two reasons. First off, I just love her—not only her writing, but her! What a joy it is to be on this writing journey with such a giving and gifted author. Secondly, this story is her first of three novellas for the Suamalie Islands Series. And since …
Are you anxious about anything? Let me throw out a generalization—or an unsubstantiated guess—that if you aren’t worried about anything right at this moment, you have been in the past and will most likely fall prey to it in the future. It’s human nature—and part of our sin nature. It’s probably one of the most effective tools Satan uses to …
Can you believe this month started the second season of Between the Lines? Season One launched with contemporary author Caroline Miller on October 3, 2022. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I could meet the challenges of having a regular podcast. Thankfully, I’ve had friends guide me and the Holy Spirit stepping in when technology taxed my brain. And of …
Do you ever wish your prayer life was more vibrant? You’d think something as simple as talking to God wouldn’t come with so much struggle. After all, we talk all the time, so why does this cause angst? Last week at prayer meeting, our pastor asked, “Do you ever pray to the Holy Spirit?” Silence. Finally, one brave man said, …
Israel. Most people I’ve talked to who’ve visited say it’s a life-changing experience. What do you consider to be life-changing? Surrendering my life to Jesus Christ was the ultimate for me. Marrying Chris, teaching middle school, and moving to Tennessee all take second place in that category. And having children? Talk about life-changing! It turned everything I’d known on its …
A few weeks ago, my daughter Nikki came for an overnight visit, and as always, she had a new book with her. Although she’s one of my biggest fans, our taste in fiction doesn’t often run along the same lines. She’s an eclectic reader whose only criteria is that the book she’s reading must be well-written and interesting. On that …
Can you believe this is the season ending month for Between the Lines? I can’t. It seems like I just got started. I’m pleased to have chatted with two very different authors this past month—Marbeth Skwarcynski from right here in the states and Jean Saxby from Sydney, Australia. Marbeth is an indie author who has a unique voice when ministering …
About the Book Book: Path to Grace Author: Cheri Swalwell Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction Release Date: October 20, 2022 Everyone knows that Ariana does not get rejected. Used to getting her own way, Ariana grew up having her daddy wrapped around her little finger—and he still is. As an adult, she goes through life expecting that all men will give …
