It's Why I Write, After All

Sometimes I think I write because I have no choice. The words fill my brain and have to come out—especially the stories—or my mind will explode. At other times I'm reminded it's not about me but about the readers. When I hear how God is using Living Between the Ditches in people's lives, I realize I've been a small part of God's plan. What an honor!

Today I received an e-mail from a new friend named Mary. I had sent her a box full of books to give to soldiers through their chaplains at the base near where she lives. She's just gotten into my book but here's what she thinks so far:

"I am reading your book right now for my daily devotion and have been so spell bound reading it. I have used the spiritual paradox that we can know God, yet at the same time, He is still a mystery on numerous occasions. I have just so caught on to that thought. He wants us to know Him personally and intimately, yet He still remains a mystery to us. His ways are not our ways, which is mysterious to us. It's really just a wonderful book. I am on Chapter 5 now.

"I love the story of Layton, Amy, and Brianne that you have weaving along with the truth you are teaching. It just adds to the message in a real way that one can identify with. I can't wait to see how all of that turns out!

I believe the Chaplains who are receiving them will be inspired with messages from your book to share with their troops. Thank you so much for generously giving them to me to distribute.
I feel many will be blessed by "Living Between the Ditches," more than you will ever know. We know God will work in and through it or He would not have inspired you to write it. It has certainly blessed me. I am enjoying reading God's message written through you!"

Thank you Mary for giving me encouragement to continue book 2 in the series. Please join me in praying that my book can bless many service men and women over the coming months. It's why I write, after all.