Susan Meissner is a lyrical, beautiful writer. Her The Shape of Mercy is one of my favorite books from 2008. I’ve started White Picket Fences, but have not had the chance to finish it yet. Look for a review as soon as I finish it. However, I can tell you that it has the feel of The Shape of Mercy. …
If I perish, I perish: thoughts from Esther
The last few weeks, I’ve been leading a Sunday School class at church where we’re using the Beth Moore Esther study. You can view the trailer here. As with most of her studies, I am learning things I never anticipated. I love the way she has us dive into the Bible and pull it apart. And then think about what …
Swiss Courier Trailer
I loved this book! This is a great World War Two novel set in Europe. The suspense is great.
Intervention by Terri Blackstock
Intervention has a different feel from her Newport and 911 series, starting with an intensity that pulls you into the book. It also has more of a straight suspense feel — because so far there is no love interest. In that respect, it reminds me of Brandilyn Collin’s books. I haven’t finished Intervention yet, but wanted you to have the …
Thought for the Church
I wish I knew who to attribute this to, but it made me stop and think… The pastor of a church of more than four thousand members was asked how many of his members he considered Christians. He replied, “If you mean by that those who come fairly regularly to the church worship, or who belong to any auxiliary of …
The Alpha and Omega
Right now the ladies Sunday School class I lead is working through Beth Moore’s Esther study. Good stuff! This week as I worked on it, I love how God brought some fresh revelation. Isn’t it amazing how He does that!?!?! A book I have read dozens of times since I was a child — and still feels like it’s the …
To be a kid…
My oldest and her friend spent the afternoon at our neighborhood pond. Why? To solve a crime. You see, a car had somehow driven into the pond. Not an easy task. And like any good Nancy Drew and other mystery readers, they decided they had to investigate. Surely they would learn something the police missed. 🙂 Ah, to be so …
Thought for Today
“You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work …
Eye for an Eye Review
Irene Hannon’s latest in the Heroes of Quantico series, An Eye for an Eye, is a perfect read when you’re ready for a romantic suspense escape. Mark Sanders, a strong supporting role in the first book, is in St. Louis while he recuperates from a hostage situation gone bad in Virginia. While running he bumps into his first flame and …
My Head is Swimming!
The first full day of the ACFW is in full swing and my head is spinning. Learning so much, announcing new projects, and meeting with folks like my wonderful agent Karen Solem. This afternoon ACFW announced a new project designed for readers and booksellers: Fiction Finder. Go check it out and let me know what you think: www.fictionfinder.com.