I'm going to be starkly honest here. In my career I have one large regret, and it's this: I've chased gurus far too much. Yes, I've prayed. Yes, I've relinquished. Yes, I've written and spoken the words I felt the Lord wanted me to share. But when it came to...
I'm humbled and grateful to announce that for the first time in 30 books, I made a bestseller list. Even though my name isn't on the list, I'm okay with that. The Day I Met Jesus premiered at #2. I'm besotted! The book might just make a terrific Mother’s Day gift for...
Have you had a dream way down deep to hold a book with your name on the cover? Have you jotted a goal on your bucket list that included, Write a Book? Honestly, I never thought I'd hold my book in my hands. I didn't think I'd get published. When I diapered and...
If you're not a writer, and you don't want to write a book, just skip this blog post. (Or share it with a writer friend). Today and today only, I'm offering my three writing books for 99 cents: The 11 Secrets of Getting Published (regularly priced $3.99), Write a...
As of yesterday I've been blogging ten years. You can read my first-ever post here if you're so inclined. I concluded my post by writing, If my verbal meanderings inspire you, I am thankful. If they push you closer to the throne of grace, I rejoice. If they stir up...
I posted this on Facebook yesterday, and it blew up (in a good way.) So I wanted to share it here, with you, my faithful, sweet, praying readers. I pray these words of frailty reach your heart. ... I've come to the conclusion that God is sovereign over my...
I'm excited to be keynoting for the Roaring Lambs Writers Conference on July 19th. It's chock full of amazing information and terrific speakers. If you live anywhere near Dallas, this conference is comprehensive AND a bargain. Make plans to attend. Click here to...
I recently wrote this on my Facebook page: I think a lot. (Does this surprise you?) And one thing I can't seem to resolve is this idea of good ambition and selfish ambition. I know a few people who tend toward Me-Monster-ness, and, because of that, I fear I'll become...
Hello writer-dreamer! You've had this book in your heart and head for years, and you've finally spilled your guts on paper (or better said, in pixels and bytes). Perhaps it's been stuck in a cyber drawer for years, knocking to get out, but your fear has kept you back....
The pun is intended as you look at my latest writing royalty check. It cost someone nearly the same amount of postage to send the $0.70 check. But I DID deposit the less-than-a-dollar sum. Because I earned it. So many new writers I meet are wide-eyed and have great...
The Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom is a must-watch for every struggling writer. I promise you will be inspired. The first time I watched it, I nodded my head, said a few amens, and felt understood as an artist who doesn't always feel like a success....
Last weekend, I rested. Oddly, resting to me involves digging in the dirt, cleaning out the yard, hearing the birds chirp as I messy myself with soil and worms and plants. This rest involved pruning back dead wood. I realized something quite startling as I clipped...