As young adults, my husband and I became local missionaries with Child Evangelism Fellowship. We held teacher training classes for adults, and we taught children in Good News Clubs, Released Time, and Vacation Bible School. Probably the most difficult students we had were the older-than-us teachers who, because of their years of experience, decided we […]
The Power of the Written Word
Is the pen truly mightier than the sword? Words are powerful. They evoke emotions, stir us to action, share valuable insights, and ignite our imaginations. Words can build up, or tear down, encouragement or discourage, depending on how they are conveyed. Writers know well the power of words. The way a passage is written […]
From Home Exchange to Daydreams to a Novel
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I thought I’d share a glimpse into how Irish Encounter was born. In the summer of 2000, my family took a home exchange to Ireland. We stayed for three weeks in Galway and then moved down to Bandon, County Cork, for three more weeks. During our stay in this beautiful […]
Everything in Order
A few weeks ago, I was blessed to be able to have lunch with some missionaries who have been working in Papua New Guinea. The country has about 4000 people with about 850 different languages. The little village where these missionaries have been living has about twenty people who speak the language Mum (pronounced Moom). She has been […]
Historicals ~ Staying True to the Times
I’m as old-fashioned as they come, so historical novels are a perfect fit for me—both reading and writing. As a reader, I love the nostalgia and all the life lessons one can learn from those who’ve gone before us. But as a writer, I enjoy delving into the past and researching the time period, more […]
Too Many Words
Ever been trying to say something and have a word right on the tip of your tongue, but you can’t remember it? I do that all the time. Normally, this wouldn’t be strange, but I’m an author. A wordsmith. Someone who can supposedly say what I want to say in such a way that other people […]
Balancing Act
You have an excellent idea for a story. It’s been floating around in your mind for a long time, and it won’t leave you alone. You think about it when you get up, off and on during the day, and when you go to sleep at night. It’s begging you to write it down, but […]
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