I’m excited to share that In Every Moment: Recounting God’s Goodness in Overseas Life is coming June 1, 2026 to Amazon. And I want you to see the cover! It's extra special because my son, John-Mark, painted the beautiful watercolor that instantly takes me back to my former island home—the setting for all the stories … Continue reading New Book Coming Soon: In Every Moment
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A Progress Update on My Book Project
It's time for an update on my book project. I completed the manuscript at the end of last year but my intended publishing route came to a halt a month later. While I knew this was a possibility, I still gulped and paused. Then pivoted.
I’m Writing a New Book to Remember and Tell
I have finished the first full draft of my next book. And I want you to tell you about it. "Remember and Tell" is a devotional memoir remembering the deeds of the Lord while we served in Indonesia and telling of his love and goodness to the next generation.
When Life and Beliefs Collide
Leading a recent zoom book discussion on "When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference" by Carolyn Custis James reminded me why I have given away and recommended this book more than any other.
Lessons Learned from Publishing my First Book
“You should write a book. You should publish this Bible Study,” my friends told me over and over again. For years, I did nothing for several reasons. First, I didn’t know where to start. I didn’t know anyone who had published a book so I had no one to help me. Furthermore, I didn’t believe I had anything to add to the current array of books and studies already available. While I appreciated praise for my writing, I still didn’t believe it was good enough. Fear also deterred me. Fear of becoming public, inviting criticism or conveying a false message. Fear of being proud. I thought authoring a book would promote myself.
