The word shake is versatile. It can be a noun or a verb. Its range of meaning run from horrifying to sublime. Shaking in my shoes Shaken not stirred. (No, I have no personal knowledge of this one.) Shake and bake. Shaken baby. He’s got the shakes Chocolate Milkshake Shake it, baby, shake it. (No,… Read More
Turning away from ‘bad’ news not an option
For the first time in my life, I want to turn away from the six o’clock news. Or any news, period. It’s so tempting to avoid the images of war, terrorist attacks, murders, and the daily dose of political egocentricity from both sides of the aisle. But I can’t. And I would argue neither should… Read More
Whether faith music or hymns, worship is personal
A couple of weeks ago my friend Laura Mick posted a “Ponder Anew” blog by Jonathan Aigner criticizing modern church worship (sometimes called faith) music and bands. I found it, as I commented then, a bit snarky. But I ignored my feelings and moved on. Or so I thought. It’s been eating at me ever… Read More
Stories reflect effort to honor Amish world view
I published my first inspirational Amish romance five years ago. I didn’t start out to write about the Amish. Quite frankly, it was my dear agent Mary Sue Seymour’s suggestion. I wasn’t sure I wanted to do it. I did a great deal of research before starting that first book, To Love and To Cherish…. Read More
1990 article proves I’m not entirely losing my mind
Lately I’ve been worried that I might be losing my mind. I find myself in the kitchen and I can’t remember why. I fear I’ve lost my glasses when they’re perched on top of my head. I’m sure I’ve misplaced my phone and I’m talking on it. I blame it on lingering chemo brain and/or… Read More
Mandisa’s new single ‘Unfinished’ touches deep chord
Earlier this week, I broke my ironclad rule of no TV (other than news) during the day in order to watch Christian artist Mandisa be interviewed by Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. Mandisa’s song “Overcomer” served as an anthem for me after I received my diagnosis of ovarian cancer in January 2016. The song’s… Read More