by Jody | May 13, 2025 | For Book Lovers, Non-fiction
Do you remember when almost every magazine devoted a few pages to a short story? Do you remember slow summer days inviting you to spread a quilt upon sun-warmed grass, lean your back against a shady tree, and peel back a slick cover to scan the table of contents for...
by Jody | Sep 9, 2024 | For Book Lovers, Non-fiction
You’ve probably heard of people who don’t read for pleasure. People who read strictly out of necessity. To gain information or instruction. People who insist there’s no point in spending precious time on stories about characters who aren’t even “real.” I remember when...
by Jody | Aug 13, 2024 | Fiction, For Book Lovers, Non-fiction
He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside cool waters. He restores my soul. (Psalm 23:2&3a) A Hammocky Invitation I’ve heard more than a few people found the days of summer more crazy and hazy than lazy this year. If this is you, please...
by Jody | Jun 11, 2024 | For Book Lovers, Non-fiction
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6:18) How are you feeling about the world today? I don’t mean the...
by Jody | May 14, 2024 | For Book Lovers, Non-fiction
I was at a writers conference some years ago when I sensed God posing some questions. What if you’re doing all this work for just one reader? Would you do all of these things for just one person whose life and heart will be nourished by this story you’re...
by Jody | Apr 10, 2024 | For Book Lovers
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 KJV) I went to bed steaming after watching yet another seminar on platform-building. I’d had just about enough of all the worldly...
