The Heart of Marriage today at (in)courage

The Heart of Marriage today at (in)courage

We attend our first wedding of 2017 next weekend as spring and summer wedding season begins again. It thrilled me recently to give the bride a copy of my new book, The Heart of Marriage: Stories that Celebrate the Adventure of Life Together. Read an excerpt from the...
God is Good All the Time today at (in)courage

God is Good All the Time today at (in)courage

It’s easy to see God’s goodness when life is sweet. When our hearts are happy our eyes are open to His glorious presence and the beauty of His creation all around us. But sometimes life is just plain hard. It’s in these times we must hold fast to this simple...
The Sign Said: Please Pray for My Marriage today at (in)courage

The Sign Said: Please Pray for My Marriage today at (in)courage

On Sunday mornings our pastor calls for prayer requests before services begin. Last Sunday a member stood and told us about a sign he saw on the side of a busy road near his home; it contained a simple five-word plea: Please pray for my marriage. I know the road where...
For My Valentine: I Still Choose You

For My Valentine: I Still Choose You

In celebration of today’s Valentine’s Day release of The Heart of Marriage, I want to share an unpublished story I originally wrote for the final section in the book, Writing Our Love Story. When another author became available for this section at the last...
Join Me Next Thursday for the Heart of Marriage Launch Party!

Join Me Next Thursday for the Heart of Marriage Launch Party!

Come celebrate the launch of my new book, The Heart of Marriage, which releases February 14 from Revell. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of fun: live readings from the book from contributors Robin Dance, Diane Bailey, Marci Stevens, and me; plus GIVEAWAYS...
These Roses Will Last Beyond Valentine’s Day

These Roses Will Last Beyond Valentine’s Day

“Whatever you give her for Valentine’s Day, make sure it includes roses!” I heard an announcer warn on the radio today, a do-or-die note of finality in his voice. That’s a lot of pressure, I thought, especially with the price of roses so high at this time of year....

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