Posts related to research for writing projects
Deborah is a fascinating and polarizing woman in the Old Testament scriptures. How we interpret her story strongly effects what we understand about scripture, leadership, and biblical womanhood.
Is she an example to follow? Or an exception made for special circumstances? Join me in this blog post as I dig into the scriptures on a quest to find out!
Is redemption possible for a fictional character who commits truly heinous crimes? The recent controversy over the Vivian Awards shows many people believe they can’t. But the real question is…What kind of redemption are we talking about?
Mathew West didn’t invent the phrase “Modest is Hottest.” It’s been around for a while. And I have to say, as Christian, I think it’s one of the dumbest and most useless “Christian” phrases I’ve ever heard. Here’s why…
For many Christian parents, their view of corporal punishment centers around the “rod verses” in Proverbs. How should we interpret these verses? Are they literal or figurative? Do they contradict modern science? I address all of those questions and more in this in-depth post…
I went down a research rabbit hole to find the origin of a famous Benjamin Franklin quote. Found out some surprising things along the way…
When I set out to write “Where Daffodils Bloom” it was very important to me that I create a book that was not only entertaining and well-written, but also authentic and true.
And that’s partly because of one very BAD example…
Valentine’s Day is the time we set aside, every year to celebrate love and romance. And this year I want to celebrate by sharing with you a very special treasure, discovered tucked away in a stack of cards Lily had saved. It’s a Valentine from Freddie. There’s no date on it, but I have to …….Read More
Ha! I did it. You didn’t think I was going to do it, did you? You thought I was going to skip posting again. You were all set to email and complain or ask if I’d fallen off a cliff. Fooled you, you didn’t? 😉 Well. As most of you probably know, I’ve spent the …….Read More
They were looking for a spy. The SS officer, clad in ominous black from head to toe, paced back and forth in front of us, tapping his spotless boots with a riding crop. We stood bunched in a nervous group near the street, having been rounded up from our various activities by the soldiers and herded …….Read More
“Watch the eyes. You can always tell by the eyes.” I stood in the ladies underwear department at Walmart, staring at the haphazardly organized selection in front of me and trying my best to keep a straight face. I’d just been mistaken for a secret agent. Well…sort of. It’s not unusual for people to assume …….Read More
