Book Review: The Sinner’s Garden by William Sirls
Andy Kemp’s young life has been as ravaged as his scarred face. Disfigured by an abusive father, the teenager hides behind his books and an impenetrable wall of cynicism and anger. As Andy’s mother struggles to reconnect with him, his Uncle Rip returns transformed from a stint in prison and [...]
What’s Your Christmas Story?
It's almost Christmas, and I've been enjoying holiday movies for the past three weeks. I these movies because they all have happy (or hopeful) endings. There are certain movies that I watch every December. Some are the traditional movies, others are not, but they all remind me of Christmas. [...]
Take A Break Before You Break by Cheri Swalwell
One only has to look at the calendar to see we’re in the thick of the holiday season. This time can be especially hard for those who choose to walk the journey of a Photo Credit writing career. Maybe you have a full-time job outside the home or you are [...]
How to Get Started: Pick a Holiday
Grand Traverse Resort Years ago I wanted to write articles, but I didn't know where to start. With thousands of magazines publishing dozens of articles in each issue, the possibilities were endless. While that may appeal to some people, it overwhelmed me. Even after I narrowed down the [...]
Book Review: The Prodigal by Brennan Manning and Greg Garrett
Jack Chisholm is “the people’s pastor,” leading a growing megachurch, having written several best-selling books, and always saying, “We have got to do better.” Jack knows how to preach and he understands how to chastise people, but he doesn’t know anything about grace. After an evening of debauchery that leads [...]