spiritual life, women

On big birthdays, broken china and other parables

Some birthdays cannot be ignored. The notable number may vary by the person, but the effect is the same -- ground shifts. For me, it has been the year between 59 and 60, a frankly rough season that recently wrapped up. Thank you, Jesus. It is no mystery why 59 got to me as it… Continue reading On big birthdays, broken china and other parables

books, romance, spiritual life

‘Dune Girl’ final chapters

Ah, it’s summer! If you haven’t made it to the beach — yet — here’s a free read/beach reach/clean read from a point in my writing career at which I was experimenting with romance novels. This post includes the novel's final chapters. If you missed the beginning of the story, click here to start at… Continue reading ‘Dune Girl’ final chapters

books, romance, spiritual life

“Dune Girl” chapters 21-30

Ah, it’s summer! If you haven’t made it to the beach — yet — here’s a free read/beach reach/clean read from a point in my writing career at which I was experimenting with romance novels. This post includes chapters 21-30, with one more set of chapters to follow. If you missed the beginning of the… Continue reading “Dune Girl” chapters 21-30

books, romance, spiritual life

“Dune Girl” chapters 11-20

Ah, it’s summer! If you haven’t made it to the beach — yet — here’s a free read/beach reach/clean read from a point in my writing career at which I was experimenting with romance novels. Here are chapters 11-20, with more to follow in the next two days. If you missed the first 10 chapters,… Continue reading “Dune Girl” chapters 11-20