He was destined to be a therapy dog. When my family decided to get a puppy four years ago, we had one goal—find a pup that would grow into a dog I could use for animal-assisted therapy work. God gave me a heart for the positive impact that dogs can have on people in need, and I couldn’t wait to …
How to be a Champion: Beating Fear in the Olympics and Life
I love watching the Olympics. The 2016 summer Olympics have been no exception, as I’ve whiled away hours in front of the TV, watching amazing athletes strive for glory. Olympic athletes often seem other-worldly, their perfect physiques and astounding athletic prowess the stuff of fantasy. Yet, I’ve begun to realize something as I’ve watched these Games: Olympians aren’t as different …
A Call to Battle
When people ask me why I write romantic suspense, I often tell them that I’m a very fearful person, and I figured, why not channel that into something useful and write suspense? This explanation usually gets a laugh in response, and I chuckle, too. But it’s also the truth. With an overactive imagination, I can conjure potential danger anywhere at …