The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:1-3, NIV)
Picture by Julie Arduini
Watkins Glen State Park, NY
We Finished the Surrendering Stinkin’ Thinkin’ Series! Interview with My Co-Author, Hannah We did it. Writing a series with one of our kids was something I really didn’t give much thought to because, gasp, they don’t love reading as much as I do. Yet after Hannah completed middle school and overcame significant challenges, we processed…
Twenty years ago, my husband and I lived in Washington state – in Olympia, the capitol. I love the Pacific northwest and frequently set my stories there. In fact, the first five or so were inspired by the forests of Douglas fir, majestic mountains, and lakes and streams that are perfect for fishing. One weekend…
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-guest post by COTT Senior Editor, April W Gardner Since we’re in the middle of Clash of the Title’s two week summer break, we thought we’d introduce you to the book club COTT has recently begun. All this month we’re delving into The Stones written by COTT champ, Eleanor (Ellie) Gustafson. The Stones is a…