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My Family Advent
I wrote this account of our family Advent in 2018, shortly after it occurred. It finally hit me that a Kodak, picture-perfect moment with our large family would never happen. God had something better planned. Reality! Advent conjures up the very essence of a spiritual, magical, enlightening moment. It’s what places my focus on … Read More about My Family Advent
Revived Hope On Location ~ Huntington Beach
I don’t know about you, but all this day-tripping has tuckered me out! As our week together ends, why don’t we go home? Melanie and Lacey often hung out at her childhood home in Huntington Beach, California. It’s where I grew up…most of the time, and it’s where my fondest family memories lie, so come … Read More about Revived Hope On Location ~ Huntington Beach
Revived Hope On Location ~ Nina’s Bridal Shop
Nina’s Bridal Shop is the setting of Revived Hope. It’s a full-blown wedding dress shop, so let’s talk about weddings gowns. The main character in Revived Hope is Melanie, and she never thought of owning a wedding gown store. She’s a wedding consultant working out of her home and her dream is to have an … Read More about Revived Hope On Location ~ Nina’s Bridal Shop
Revived Hope On Location~The Cliff House
Restaurants cement milestones in our lives while celebrating important events. In Revived Hope, I set Melanie in a restaurant that I named The Cliff House. I described it as a Five-Star establishment overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a view of Catalina. There are many of those restaurants along our coast. In fact, I discovered one … Read More about Revived Hope On Location~The Cliff House
Revived Hope On Location~Delicious Detour
As mentioned, we’re taking a slight detour from our Revived Hope On Location. If you haven’t noticed, whenever I write these posts, it’s about more than the subject. Everything I think about brings up a nostalgic moment in my life, for which I’m grateful, and as always, the Lord presents a little inspiration as well. … Read More about Revived Hope On Location~Delicious Detour
On Location~Long Beach Airport
I love the smell of jet fuel. I always have, and airports flip a switch in me. A sense of God’s urgency and purpose makes me think of a verse in the bible. Mark 16:15, “And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” In my … Read More about On Location~Long Beach Airport
