Recently, North Texas Christian Writers honored me by asking me to take on the role of Writing Coach. After I accepted and was talking with my wife about it, a reality about the position hit me: Now there’ll be more meetings I’ll have to go to. God caught me by …
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Meet Tom McQueen and Win a Free Book
Tom McQueen is an author, Christian therapist, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, and personal coach. His inspirational workshops and seminars have touched the hearts of audiences throughout North America. He is also president of the AmericanFamily Foundation, Inc. Tom’s new book is Letters to Ethan: A Grandfather’s Legacy of Life …
Is That You, Lord?
“I have a dream.” Martin Luther King’s words still resonate, particularly as we honor him at this time of year. We all have dreams, some small, some large, some humongous. But dreams are not just for the young. The dream I’m walking out now—the dream to write—was birthed when I …
When Criticism Comes
All of us face criticism in one way or another. Evaluations at work, grades and comments in school, expectations from our parents, and let’s not forget those ever insightful comments from our spouses (and children). Criticism is one thing every writer must learn to deal with constructively. Positive, helpful, criticism …
When Satan Attacks
One thing I’ve learned in my Christian walk of more than thirty-five years: when I’m following the plan God has for me, Satan will attack. Over the years, he’s attacked my physical health, my mind and emotions, my finances, my family and my marriage. When we’re walking in God’s plan, …
New Year Resolutions?
I don’t like the word “resolution.” It reminds me of all those New Year’s Resolutions that are forgotten by January 10th. To me, “goal” is a more forceful word, a word with significant meaning, a word that implies commitment to achieve it. Look at a goal as the vision …
Thoughts on Christmas
Christmas is here once again. Because our family is scattered from Missouri to New England to New Jersey and because of work schedules and other commitments, we won’t see each other this year. But because I am blessed with a wise wife, a Proverbs 31 woman, the Christmas presents are …
Are We Safe
Jude 1 (NLT) “I am writing to all who have been called by God the Father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of Jesus.” This verse struck me during my devotions, bringing me to a halt, making me stop and think. I’ve read it countless times, …
A Five Star Read
Looking for a good book to curl up with on a cold December night? I highly recommend Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer. In 1918, Rebekah Hendricks has dreams. Big dreams. Dreams to fly beyond the confines of the family farm and small town Oklahoma. Dreams of big cities, …
Meet Pete O’Brien
Readers frequently ask where my characters come from. In Journey to Riverbend, many people want to know about Deputy Pete O’Brien and how I came up with him. I’d like to say he came from a flash of genius from on high. Unfortunately, that’s not how it happened. When …