Discipline

I posted this on our ACFWColorado blog this morning and thought I’d share it here: Writing should be a discipline. How many of you look at it as such? As I sit here at the pool for another long swim-team practice, I’m struck by that word – discipline. My kids are swimmers. We have practice six days a week, three …

The End is Drawing Near – Reading Contest

I’ve already received some of your lists, and others have asked how much longer they have to read. 🙂 You guys are great! I will accept entries until the last day of June. So read your little hearts out until then, just make sure I receive your entry by June 30. Remember, keep track of number of books, pages, and …

SwimNetwork Article on Kayla

Visit Swimnetwork.com and click on the story, “More Than Just A Sport” to see a new article on Kayla. USA Swimming is incredible and we so enjoy being a part.

Welcome Home: Our Family’s Journey to Extreme Joy

I’m excited to let you all know that my non-fiction book, Welcome Home: Our Family’s Journey to Extreme Joy is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and Christianbook.comClick here to order from Amazon Click here to order from CBD and read the reviews

Reading Contest!!

Okay, folks. We only have a few weeks left in our reading contest. Gather up all the titles and page numbers and keep a tally sheet to send to me. We have incredible, and I do mean, INCREDIBLE prizes. If you have any questions or comments – post them soon, so that everyone is ready for the contest to end. …

Words… How Are We Using Them?

All of us “writers” are wordsmiths. We string words together like beautifully made jewelry, attempting to paint a picture that inspires the mind and soul. But they aren’t always used that way. They can be a powerful sword that slices through people’s hearts. When someone wrongs you, do you go bash that person online with your words? Do you spread …

Chasing My Tail

Yes, I know, if I were truly chasing my tail – it would be smaller. But seriously, where does the time go? Between speaking engagements, edits, deadlines, photo inserts, radio interviews, homeschooling, swim team, and just plain ole life – I’m behind. And I’m talking WAY, way, way behind. Biggest news is that my non-fiction book is available for pre-order …