Christian Writer
I admire the beautiful things others have made: doilies, houses, quilts, records, sweaters, successful businesses, Hardanger embroidery, rebuilt cars. I see their children raised in stable homes, graduating from college, having beautiful little families of their own. They all seem … Continued
The Biblical book of Isaiah gave me hope at a time when I felt like I’d been “robbed and plundered, trapped in holes with no one to rescue.” (see Isaiah 42:22). As I read this, I realized God understood my … Continued
I asked Google: “How did God put a nose in such a tiny ant?” I was frustrated because the sweetness in my garbage had drawn several dozen tiny ants, each about 1/4 inch long. It wasn’t difficult to pick them … Continued
I receive many emails praising my latest book, Divine Claims of Jesus Christ. This blog contains edited excerpts of one of these emails as a guest blog. The email came from James Harrison and I use it … Continued
What Now My Lord? I Love You, Lord! You’re mine forever. You’re my Redeemer, King and Friend. You’ve paid the price; You died to save me. You gave me life that will never end. You’ll never leave! You’ll hold me … Continued
I’ve always been fascinated by stories of transformed lives of people who have come to faith in Christ Jesus. First of all, the Biblical story of Saul who arrested and murdered Christians before Jesus knocked him off his high horse … Continued
In “Getting Honest With God,” the late Mark Littleton talked about Hannah and her prayer of relinquishment (1 Samuel1). Hannah prayed many years for a son. Finally she told God that if He gave her a son, she would dedicate … Continued
This phrase about soaring has intrigued me. I think of an eagle soaring high in the sky. It looks so free—not a care in the world. Soaring denotes freedom. We appreciate the freedom in our country, especially as we celebrate … Continued
In this life, sometimes things happen that we don’t understand. The Bible says God loves us; then why do we go through situations that hurt? The Bible says He loves us, yet quite often we feel confused and maybe even … Continued
Shortly after my husband, Martin, died of cancer, in 2003, I questioned God: “What can I -should I- do now? I chcked into a lonely motel room, half of 1700 miles of my drive from home to my parents’ home … Continued