The Tree

               Margaret sat on the porch, shoulders slumped, when Jack pulled into the drive. He slammed the door shut and hurried to her side.             “Mom, what’s wrong?” His brow furrowed with concern.             She waved her hand. “You’ll think it’s...

Lessons from the Slopes

             Last month, my boys were supposed to go skiing with their scout troop, but couldn’t go because they were sick. It’s been a year full of disappointments, so I wanted to make it up to them and take them skiing. For a little background, the last time I...

What the Virus Hasn’t Taken Away

As I reflect on 2020 and the Christmas season, it’s easy to look at what’s changed, but I’m encouraged by all that has not. 1. Christmas lights It seems like more folks than ever decorated their houses with lights this year. Every year we grab our...

A Different Thanksgiving

Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Here’s a Thanksgiving excerpt from my new novel Following the Sparrows: Thanksgiving morning, Kathryn worried her way through the sweet potato recipe. Robert always made it before. He...

Life Lessons from … the Dentist?

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay You never know where a story idea will hit you. This week I visited the dentist to have a cavity filled. I had some time to think while I was in the chair, and I wanted to share what I learned from the experience. (And no, I wasn’t...

God Cares about the Little Things

(This took place years ago, but I’ll never forget it, and I thought you’d like it as well!) My 9-year old son and I were reading books together for his first Reading Olympics, a program where kids read from a list of 45 books, and then participate in a...