The Monday Haps

Yep, I just used the word “haps.” Is that 30s-appropriate jargon? I mean, I know it falls dangerously close to deets, totes and adorbs territory…and I know I’m too old for those. (Partial lie…because I’m pretty sure I used “adorbs” at least once last week when I didn’t have enough characters on Twitter to spell out adorable.) But I’m not quite …

Here to Stay

“Melissa Tagg follows up her debut novel with a stellar sophomore read. With her charming wit and engaging prose, Tagg pens a story of hope in God’s dreams for us and ties it all together with a sigh-worthy romance. Truly a book and author not to be missed.” —Rachel Hauck, award-winning author of The Wedding Dress & Princess Ever After May 2014, Bethany …

Just because it’s funny: Other things that are “Made to Last”

So, I may or may not sometimes give in to the urge to check my reviews on Made to Last. I know, everyone says you shouldn’t. But if this is the most rebellious I get in life, I guess I’m doing okay. Anyway, on a recent review-reading internet outing, I discovered that if you type in Made to Last in …

Be still…and Internet-free.

“Be still and know that I am God.” ~Psalm 46:10 So, possibly this past week I made the best $10 purchase of my life. And no, I’m not talking about the bag of cherries I bought at the grocery store – though that comes in a close, cheaper second. Mmm. Breakfast. Nope, talking about this: I purchased and downloaded a …

Why it’s going to be quiet around here for a couple weeks.

Hey guys! This week I’m heading off to one of my favorite trips of the year: the ACFW Conference in St. Louis. It’s an event during which about seven hundred writers and publishing industry professionals take over a Hyatt Regency Hotel and basically have the grown-up version of summer camp.  Not nearly as many mosquitos. But just as much staying …