October 2, 2014

Mosquito Nets for Jesus

A cacophony of nighttime jungle sounds serenaded my son and I in our cabana. Surrounded by darkness in the lush Belizean jungle, Carver and I had time to talk about life and ministry. My seven-year-old son and I led a family mission trip to Belize. We were stationed in the city of Armenia. We spent the days hosting a soccer camp and read more here… […]
August 18, 2014

Cussing For My Kid

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August 15, 2014

Introducing Meeta…. Thunder Draka

Meeta is Avortovar’s trusty mount in The Last Waveson – Grafting. The thunder draka is one of the offspring of the Ancient Dragons of Ol. Learn more about the adventures of Meeta and Avortovar in the upcoming series, The Last Waveson.  
August 11, 2014

Rattlesnake Summit

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June 17, 2014

Snuggle Time

Check out my blog post about showing love to my daughter by making “snuggle time” special… You can find out more at the just18summers blog.
June 10, 2014

Disney Disaster

Sometimes God uses us to teach our children, and sometimes God uses our children to teach us. Learn more about my Disney disaster at the just18summers blog Moldable Moments.
June 3, 2014

Mold Love by Modeling It First

Check out my post on how I mold love in the life of my five year old daughter by modeling it in how I relate to her and cherish her. Find out more about these moldable moments, at the just18summers blog.
June 2, 2014

Binge Writer

I am a binge writer. I always have been, and I probably always will be. What is a binge writer you ask? A binge writer is an author who indulges in writing for a brief period of time. Often followed by extended periods of an absence of writing. For me, I can write 10,000-15,000 words a day typing at 25 words per minute. I know […]
June 1, 2014

“Backheifen” in the Last Waveson

Here is an excerpt from my book The Last Waveson: Grafting. I was able to get my version of the german word Backpfeifengezicht in my book. Yay!   While he observed the guards, something struck Avo in the back of his shoulder. Perci pushed him as he brushed by. After a few steps, Perci turned and shot a smug self-righteous smirk back at Avo. Avo […]
May 30, 2014

Second Draft Begins

Today I am attempting a second draft of my Young Adult novel, The Last Waveson: Grafting. After spending a week at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference, I have lots of new ideas. Thanks to wonderful classes by Zena Dell Lowe, Steve Laube, and DiAnn Mills. I have a few other new ideas thanks to random information I have been learning from my new […]
July 10, 2021

How Not to Get Stuck with Home Mortgage Hidden Costs

When you find the perfect home, it can be tempting to just buy it. But before you commit yourself to a mortgage, there are some hidden costs that need to be taken into account. When we look at 2021 projections, these costs will affect your budget even more than they do now. A good mortgage rate calculator can help you know how much of an […]
July 13, 2021

An Irish Ring for an Irish Daughter

I have a 13-year-old daughter that I love more than anything in the world. She has always been my little princess and is now becoming a young woman. One of her favorite things to do is to celebrate her Irish culture and history. She plays the violin and fiddle, and she previously participated in competitive Irish Step Dancing. So, in celebration of her growing up, […]
August 10, 2021

3 Ways to Reduce Stress With Video Games

Stress is a death sentence for the human body but is also a normal part of life. We all experience some stress at different points in our lives, and for many people, stress can be hard to manage. No matter what we do, stress thrives on one thing: over-working ourselves. You can relieve stress and provide your body with the mental and physical break that […]
August 17, 2021

Summer 2021 Housing and Rents in Jackson County, Michigan

Long before entering the year 2021, homebuyer activity in America had slowed down due to pandemic fatigue. However, low inventory of homes on the market coupled with inflated buyer demand has created fierce competition in suburbs and medium-sized metropolitan areas like Jackson, Michigan. Jackson County, Michigan is no different. Rents have risen, home prices have skyrocketed, and competition for properties is seemingly at an all-time […]