Jan 7, 20163 minMovie RecommendationsAn Open Letter to Christian Movie Makers about Good ArtDear Faith-based Movie Makers, Our church watched War Room last night. We served sheet pizzas and popcorn in a sanctuary lit only with...
Mar 25, 20142 minParenthoodFour Things You Are Not, and One Thing You Are (How to Define Yourself)It’s a Saturday afternoon and I’m standing before an overcrowded room of sleepy moms at nap time. Before I launch into my speech outline,...
Sep 13, 20135 minWritingSo You Want to Write a Book: A Reality Check for Aspiring AuthorsToday I opened the mailbox and found my first royalty statement as a newly published author. I had no expectations for what it would...
Apr 23, 20133 minWriting To Self-Doubters EverywhereDo you struggle with self-doubt? Does it take you by surprise when someone praises your work? And do you find yourself slipping back into...
Feb 20, 20122 minFaithThe Green-Eyed Monster and Why I Want Your Half of the Cookie(I wrote this post many years ago. It's shocking and embarrassing to look back and see what things upset me then; I like to think I've...