A Message To My Sisters

In this day and age and this culture, family is an ambiguous word. I think that's partly good and partly a terrible mistake. If we keep chipping away at the core values of our families in this society what's left? Our identities are in danger of being dictated by a few, and I don't trust…

My Piece of Peace

You know this world is an ugly place full of evil people. But it's also a beautiful place full of wonderful people. It all depends on the day, right? Our perception changes with our moods, circumstances, blood sugar levels or hormones. Embarrassingly so. That's why I think it's important to tend our perceptions and adjust…

Cancer Sucks

#cancersucks has been a frequent hashtag of mine lately. Well, it does. I've spent the better part of January in the hospital, at a bedside of the dying, or at a hospice center. I've lost two people very dear to me, and it has been painful. Cancer is an ugly, heartless, and cruel beast. A…

The Masterpiece Review

Francine Rivers has never disappointed me, and her newest novel is no exception. Mrs. Rivers has created strong characters and woven a skillful story with a strong gospel  message of redemption. She explores the big questions in our culture, like how damaged is too damaged for a person to be saved and made whole? How…