Eight years ago I was one week into a clerkship at the Court of Federal Claims — across McPherson Square from the White House. I didn’t get back to work for a week because the White House security perimeter often included that building. Eight years ago I couldn’t reach my husband on my cell phone to let him know I …

I remember watching the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that feature the Woodhouse family. I know Kim through the writing grapevine and ACFW family. I’d seen the prayer requests for Kayla and the taping, etc. But was blown away by the show. But that’s only half the story. This book tells the rest of the story. And in a style and …

Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family …

One of the things I love about blogging is the exchange of ideas that takes place; after all, what mom can’t use a new idea every now and then! If you are interested in a blog that brings a group of mommy bloggers all to one place, stop by and visit the Hearts at Home blog. Hearts at Home’s contributing …

From the first page Jamie Carie will sweep you back in time to a land removed from our own. Journey to the bloody landscape of Revolutionary France. Robespierre and his mania form a secondary character that smears across the pages of this rich romance. Christophe has lost his entire family to the blood-soaked French Revolution. When he flees to an …

Ever have those times when God shows you a reflection of yourself that leaves you evaluating yourself? I’ve had one of those recently. Went through a situation where I called on a few friends to pray. I knew I could count on them to pray, and they did. God then asked me if I’m as faithful. Ouch! Don’t you hate …

This week’s book is Fatal Illusions. I’ve just started it and so far am enjoying it. Instead, of a review, come back for that, here’s an interview with debut novelist Adam Blumler…Adam, this is your debut novel. How did the what-if for the book come to you? Frank Peretti’s earliest supernatural thrillers taught me that Christian novels can do more …

I’ve learned that I hit the wall at about 2pm. Emotionally. Physically. Creatively. It’s definitely my down-time. If I’m getting cranky, just look at your watch–chances are it’s 1:54. I’m thinking that perhaps I never outgrew the whole nap-time thing (although I’m not a napper by nature). I used to try and gut through it. You know, press on, keep …

Did you enjoy watching ER? Love any of the medical dramas on TV? Then this debut novel from Candace Calvert is for you. Critical Care takes a former ER nurse Claire Avery and throws her into her worst nightmare — back into an ER with another doctor who is constantly looking for the weak links and booting them before they …

My friend Ane Mulligan sent me this photo. She told me it happened last week when her son was cooking. That picture sums up my life right now Best laid plans and all, but I am getting slammed. It definitely feels like a frying pan — and not just from the heat. Summer has hit Indiana with a vengeance. We …