The Writing Life: Braver Than You Know, a journey into fiction

A writing journey leads to Braver Than You Know, a love story with a breath of fresh air, a whisper of grace, and an enthralling taste of suspense.   Although I’m primarily a non-fiction writer...

Exploring Faith: How Do We Spread Beauty in this World?

How do we spread beauty in this world? We all have different talents, different gifts given to us by God. When we put these talents at God’s disposal, when we let Christ shine through us, we can mak...

Hiking in America: Coastal West Maui, Hawai’i

Coastal West Maui offers short hikes with spectacular scenic payoffs including smashing surf, otherworldly lava formations, and lush, cluttered rainforest. Today’s post is the first of three abo...

What Playing Piano Taught Me About Faithfulness

Faithfulness, like playing the piano, means taking action, being accountable, showing up every day, and never, ever giving up.   In my last Exploring Faith post Who Am I to Receive a Gift of Such...