Godly helpers are not always how we might think. Mary went to help pregnant Elizabeth: but things would turn out the other way around. It seems God is a provider of helpers to those he asks to do difficult things.
Elizabeth – Mary’s Unexpected Helper Read More »
Yad v’Shem is my happy Holocaust reminder and favorite museum. Set in the lovely Judean foothills, it is foremost in my thoughts on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
“How can the Holocaust Museum be your favorite?” you ask, aghast!
Yad v’Shem is my Happy Holocaust Reminder? Read More »
As part of my trip to Israel I caught up with author Judy Pex and interviewed her about her writerly life and four books.
From Israel With Love: Books By Author Judy Pex Read More »
Exploring the five women appearing in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus – Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba and Mary.
The Women In Matthew’s Genealogy Read More »
How can we capture the character of real people we want to write about as real life characters? We need to observe the clues in whatever evidence we can find…
Creating Real Life Characters Read More »
Exploring the time when Jesus was in Jerusalem during Chanukah, the Festival of Light and Season of Miracles.
Jesus At Chanukah, Season Of Miracles Read More »
How God helped Natasha Woodcraft write The Wanderer Scorned, a midrash about Cain, the world’s first murderer. Plus, her innovative book marketing strategy.
The World’s First Murder: Interview With Author Natasha Woodcraft Read More »
An example of story world creation: the Book of Ruth
Story World Experiment: Putting Flesh On The Barebones Of ‘Ruth’ Read More »
Finding my genre to write about Mary of Nazareth and why it is important.
Writing About Mary: Finding My Genre Read More »
My story of anorexic biblical Hannah who craves a baby, and her ardent prayer at Sukkot (Tabernacles) that remembers our fragility and total dependence on God.
Bible Storying: Hannah At The Harvest Read More »
