Is This Real Life?

So, a LOT has happened since I last blogged (clearly, blogging is not on my short list of things to do).

Long story short: My prayer for 2014 was that God would give me a breakthrough in my writing. Well, He showed up in ways I never expected, and He answered BIG!

• I got to be a finalist in the ACFW Genesis Contest.

• I signed a contract for my first book with a brand-new company that I am over-the-top excited about.

• My book is mentioned here and here alongside fantastic authors I have adored for years.

• My book cover is super cute!

This is such a gift of His grace and I'm so thankful! 

If you're chasing a dream, please keep pressing in. I know how loud the discouragement can be, but God put that dream in your heart because the world needs it. Tell the voices to shut up, and chase on! I'm praying for your breakthrough.

Walking on Water

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I'm over at Writer...Interrupted this week. Come on over and say hello. 

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The story of Peter walking on water has been speaking volumes to me lately. I heard a teaching on it about a month ago and it sparked a new fascination in me. It's one of those stories I've heard countless times since childhood, so it amazes me that God will speak something fresh and new for my life out of a story that is anything but fresh and new.

Keep reading here.