Launch Teams & Book Reviews

One of the coolest things about being on this writing journey is connecting with other writers. Not that I have face-to-face contact with every writer I meet, but it is amazing the variety of avenues these connections occur. Sometimes we meet at writing conferences, workshops, or in critique groups. Other times, through Facebook posts. And…

Victim Impact Panel

“I’m not sure I’m in the right place,” I voiced to the guard at the x-ray machine. “Is this where the Victim Impact Panel meets? I’m looking for Sam.” He held out his hand. “Hand me your purse.” I swallowed the lump in my throat, relinquished my purse, and stepped through the x-ray machine. “Upstairs…

A Break From The Normal Routine

  In a previous post (several months ago) I listed 10 jobs that I would not be good at, but am extremely thankful for the folks who do tackle those tasks on a daily basis. Just for fun, I thought I’d take a break from the normal posts and share a list of activities /…

Which Way Are You Running?

She paced the gym floor like a caged animal. “I need to get out of here!” she blurted as she grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the door. “It’s the middle of the night! We’re not supposed to leave!” I responded tensely. “I can’t stay here. I need to breathe.” “Where do you want…

She was . . .

She was angry.  Carried a chip on her shoulder the size of Alaska. If you crossed her, she would hurl insults under her breath, Though, when out of earshot, the insults would fly verbally. She was bitter.  Harbored hurts in a protective fashion, Clinging to them as if they were living and breathing, Almost like…

Christ-Centered Exposition of 1 & 2 Kings

Todays post features a book review of the Christ-Centered Exposition Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings. Where would I find more information about a specific biblical character? What’s going on behind the scenes in a particular Bible story? How can I supplement devotional notes, or dig deeper into Scripture references? All good questions, but where…

Places I Should Never Work

This time last year I was teaching at a school where I thought I would stay until retirement. Wow! Was I ever wrong! Flash forward a few months to the spring when we began anticipating a move to New York. Thus, I found myself back in the hunt for a job.  As a result, I…

Lancaster County Ten

When this post appears in print, I will be somewhere in the air. During the past few years, when the final leg of any trip concluded, I always found myself in the familiar territory of Lancaster County. Not so this time. I penned this list a few months ago, but held off on posting it…