Frustration, anyone? Frustration feeds on itself. One of the side effects of having my thyroid removed this summer has kind of snuck up on me: frustration. I’m not handling it well. And it’s not just that I really crave a mid-afternoon nap each day. There’s more to it. … [Read more...]

My latest novel, Taking Liberty is coming out October 4! In case you didn't know, I have a couple of novels available on Amazon. Set in modern rural Oklahoma, they comprise the Big Tree suspense series and follow the Maxwell family. Choosing Justice The first book, … [Read more...]

You don’t have to ask me to personalize things… Ever since I can remember, I have had the tendency to personalize general comments (especially corrections) to the maximum. … [Read more...]

Follow the Leader Playing "Following the Leader" is a fun game -- for children. But when you are driving in a unfamiliar city, following a relative WITHOUT directions or a GPS -- not so much. It's one thing if they are looking out for you and making sure they still see … [Read more...]

Let’s talk about tables today… Betrayal I’m guessing most of us have felt the sting of betrayal. Someone we had trusted turns on us. And we want the tables turned on them. Am I encouraging you to act out in revenge? Of course not! We happen to serve the God who see all, … [Read more...]