The Queen of Recovery
During pageant week, Susan Thomas knew she was right on the edge of the coveted Top Ten. It was her moment to charm the judges and seal her fate. But what happened next made Susan a pageant legend...
Amy Grant: She’s Still Here (and has Something to Say About It)
At 65, multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant is releasing her first album of original songs in over a decade. And it sounds nothing like someone trying to prove a point...
When the Kettle Sings
Sometimes the simplest moments become the most meaningful ministries. For me, many of those moments begin when the kettle sings. The sound of boiling water and the whistle of the kettle signals that something good is about to happen. But for me, it also carries the memory of special times with my English mum. She believed most of life's problems could be solved with a cup of tea...
The Big Q: With Cynthia L. Simmons
Q: Does prayer really work? My, I see this question frequently online. The person asking probably wants proof that God heard — because she didn’t get what she requested. However, as I research history, I find stories that indicate communication goes much deeper than that...
Time for an Engine Check!
When Was the Last Time You Ran a Love Tank Diagnostic? It had been a long day, at the end of a long weekend. It was nearly sunset as we made the hour-long trek down the twisting single lane mountain road. Bill noticed our engine gage warning lights flickered on, so we prayed as we made our way into the parking lot...
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: When God Repeats Himself
This month’s cover story isn’t just a profile. It’s just another whispered answer. An answer that hit me right where the Father has been reaching into me all along‚ in the many ways He shares His heart and direction with His children...
PUBLISHER’S LETTER: We Need Renewal
A few weeks ago, I was keynoting the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference, reflecting on a remarkable revival sweeping through writers across our country...
The Art of Vulnerable Storytelling
Sharing our story is like sharing fruit: when it’s picked before it’s ripe, the full flavor and nutrition have not yet developed. If we wait, we are blessed...
Home Front Heroines
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we should remember and honor the courageous and faithful women who made a difference. These include women who went undercover as spies at the peril of their lives and those who supplied funds, cared for soldiers, defended their homes, and ones who communicated to help shape public opinion.
Conquering Battle Fatigue
While researching for my historical romance The Christmas Cherub, I discovered doctors in World War II used “battle fatigue” for what is now called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The latter may be the proper medical term, but I relate to the older term, especially fatigue.