Category Archives: Writing

Someone Has to Die in Indonesian!

I’m happy to announce that my first novel on terrorism and peacemaking in Indonesia, SOMEONE HAS TO DIE, is now published in the Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia), and on sale here. I’ve been blessed with some amazing endorsements from leading Indonesian Muslims such as Abd. Rohim Ghazali (Executive Director of the Maarif Institute), Azaki KhoirudinContinue reading “Someone Has to Die in Indonesian!”

Book Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

This week I found myself writhing in pain and crying out—in my dentist’s chair. The infection was so deep under the tooth he couldn’t seem to get it anesthetized. I kept telling myself, “This nightmare will soon end; just hang on for a few more minutes…” And then it was over. I went back toContinue reading “Book Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo”

Partnering with God

This week my son generously offered to help me redo my website. I was reminded of when he was small, and wanted to help. In those days, his help was limited to following my commands: “Hold this. Hand me that.” Now he’s an adult. He knows what I like. But he also has his ownContinue reading “Partnering with God”

New Release–HOPE BREAKS THROUGH

I’m happy to announce that the Hope Trilogy is now complete! After the book’s description, please keep reading about this profound writing journey for me. Purchase at Amazon: Hope Breaks Through Also available on iBooks, Nook and others From the back cover: The tension in the town of Hope builds to a climax in thisContinue reading “New Release–HOPE BREAKS THROUGH”

New Release–HOPE IN THE BALANCE

I’m happy to announce that book #2 in the Hope Trilogy is now available! Purchase at Amazon: Hope in the Balance Also available on iBooks, Nook and others From the back of the book— The small town of Hope is shaken when teenagers Kelsey and Harmonie uncover its skeletons of the past. Will those secretsContinue reading “New Release–HOPE IN THE BALANCE”

Cliffhangers

Snap! With one deadly snap of his fingers, Thanos turned half the world—and half of my favorite characters—to dust. If you’re a Marvel fan like me, the cliffhanger ending of Avengers: Infinity War (Part 1) felt like someone threw me over the cliff and I’d have to wait a year to hit the bottom. IContinue reading “Cliffhangers”

Hope is a Dangerous Place–New Release

I’m happy to announce the release of my newest novel, the first in a new trilogy with the theme of pursuing revival and societal transformation in America. As always, the truths I want to present are woven into an entertaining suspense story, this time set in rural Colorado. The hope for revival rests upon severalContinue reading “Hope is a Dangerous Place–New Release”

Another Award for A Violent Light

I’m happy to announce that A VIOLENT LIGHT has picked up its third award–the 2017 Global Ebooks Gold Medal for Best Religious Fiction. Though the issues I address in the book are not easy for many American Christians to hear, the recent heightened tensions in Charlottesville, Virginia, remind us that White Supremacy is alive andContinue reading “Another Award for A Violent Light”

Top 10 Books Every Christian Should Read

I’m an avid reader, with a tremendous appreciation for how so many books have greatly impacted my life. But there are certain books that are transformational—they either bring the most important things into crystal clear focus, or take us to new places that we absolutely must go. These books may not get the notoriety ofContinue reading “Top 10 Books Every Christian Should Read”