As we countdown the last few hours of 2009, I want to wish all of you a very blessed new year! This past year has been one of change for our...

We've been without internet and electricity off and on for most of the week, and the temperatures continue to soar, but it's still g...

It amazes me how adaptable kids can be, and what great ideas they can come up with. Since we're still "stuck" in South Africa,...

Two weeks ago, Scott challenged the Christians to continue serving in the community as we strive to help people both spiritually and physica...

Since it's long past time for me to run my December contest, I came up with a fun idea. And this time, I need your help! I'm busy wr...

We arrived in South Africa last night, for what I hope will be our last trip for many months! It's been a hectic time getting Luiz and F...

We arrived home last week from our trip to Maputo to no internet. We still don't have any internet, so I've found time to stop by an...

Group from the English Club As parents, we spent years teaching our children how to be independent. We start with simple tasks like having t...

For those of you in the States who have just finished Thanksgiving, I hope you're having a wonderful weekend filled with turkey and dres...

After almost hours of driving, we finally made it home. The scariest part was playing chicken with semi-trucks coming toward us on the torn ...

Let me congratulate Emma who won a copy of the Bartered Bride ! Thanks so much to all of you who participated in this fun contest! We will h...

Thanks so much to all of you who left a comment on my blog with yummy recipe ideas for the coming holiday season! Congratulations to Joyful,...

BACK IN SOUTH AFRICA After a long flight followed by a short overnight stay in Joburg, we're now up in Tzaneen in northern South Africa ...

As I sit at my sister's kitchen table (after staying up talking way too late :-)) our hearts are full and ready to return home. God has ...

While I travel home (YEAH!) I thought I'd leave you all with a fun book giveaway. My first historical collection was with Heartsong Pres...

I just spoke to Janelle, Scott's aunt who asked me to post an update on Allen. He was just admitted into ICU with a serious lung infecti...

Here is the latest update on Allen from Janelle. Thank you so much for keeping him in your prayers! Dear friends and loved ones, those who s...

There's a sweet little girl I know. She's nine years old with big brown eyes and a smile that will melt your heart. She loves learni...

I’ve managed to avoid the swine flu, but ended up at the doctor anyway this week with what the doctor diagnosed as a “very bad infection.” L...

The suspense series I’m working on right now is about ordinary people faced with extraordinary situations. They’re not secret agents or spie...