So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil (Rom. 14:16). Have you ever tried to do something good but found out later that what you meant for good actually offended someone else? Have you ever lost a friend or suddenly felt unsafe because of your mistake? It's a lonely place to be when you're misunderstood. In fact, it can feel like it's… Continue reading I’m So Misunderstood
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To the Fatherless on Father’s Day
Growing up, I never had any doubt that my dad loved me. He was at every event, read everything I wrote, sent me flowers as my secret admirer for Valentine's Day, took me to lunch to talk about the hard stuff, and always had my back--even when I let him down. I'm definitely the one… Continue reading To the Fatherless on Father’s Day
The Church’s Role in the Orphan Crisis
Photo by Artem Bali on Pexels.com Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy (Prov. 31:9). Recently, someone was telling me about a family who was planning to adopt a sibling group from foster care. I was excited for them--and, honestly, a bit jealous--when I heard how this young, married… Continue reading The Church’s Role in the Orphan Crisis
Why the Reproductive Health Act Should Anger Women
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the… Continue reading Why the Reproductive Health Act Should Anger Women
His Radio Interview
In case you missed it, I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Show After the Show with His Radio personality, Rob Dempsey! You can check it out here. #whydidyouchooseme #theshowaftertheshow #adoptionrocks #robdempsey #hisradio #adoptionlawgroupofsc #adoptivemama #writer #editor #speaker
What We’re Reading: Kids Version
Wilhelmina is just an ordinary girl with an extraordinary ability to find trouble. When the neighborhood firehouse dog goes missing, Wilhelmina and her friend, Jax, are on a mission to solve the case. But along the way, Wilhelmina learns some truths about herself and about the God she loves. The Adventures of Wilhelmina: The Case… Continue reading What We’re Reading: Kids Version
Happy Thanksgiving: Finding Joy
On Thanksgiving Eve, it seems only fitting that I write a thankful post. But since I have promised that I will always be transparent with you, my readers, I confess that this is not an easy post to write. This has been a tough year--probably the toughest one of my life. There were… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving: Finding Joy
National Adoption Month: Love Big
It's National Adoption Month, a time when those of us "in the know" strive to bring attention to the over 130 million orphans around the world in need of a family. Though the month was first designated as a way to shine light on the nearly half a million children currently in our foster care… Continue reading National Adoption Month: Love Big
Fate of the Watchman Cover Reveal Scavenger Hunt and Giveaway
Join the scavenger hunt to see the full cover of Chad Pettit's Fate of the Watchman and also look for clues to win a $10 Barnes and Noble egiftcard and a free digital pre-release ebook of Fate of the Watchman! Welcome to the “Fate of the Watchman” Cover Reveal Scavenger Hunt! You have arrived at… Continue reading Fate of the Watchman Cover Reveal Scavenger Hunt and Giveaway
Scavenger Hunt and Cover Reveal for Fate of the Watchman
Hey, Guys! I know I haven't written on here in a while, but that's because I've been busy working, getting the kids off to school, writing, and editing other people's books. I am so proud to be able to participate in this scavenger hunt as I was the one who edited this book and can… Continue reading Scavenger Hunt and Cover Reveal for Fate of the Watchman