First Launch Party

First Launch Party

On Saturday, April 20, I had the first Unforgivable launch party that was open to the public. A sweet friend, my husband, and I set up the tables, arranged the food, and put up directions on where to go, and we were ready. 2:00. Time to start. One person arrived. I...
First Launch Party

Unforgivable is Out!

Soon after the publication of Brave Face: The Inspiring WWII Memoir of a Dutch/German Child, my mother, Meta, and I heard an outcry. “We want more!”             I wanted to provide that by writing about my father, Frits’s, life, but it seemed unlikely I could. After...
First Launch Party

Forgiving the Unforgivable

Not too long ago, I had a comment on a Facebook post about the book which will soon be out: Unforgivable. It went along the lines of, “That’s not a good title for a Christian to choose.” I beg to differ. You see, much of what happened during WWII (and any war) is...
Everybody Has a Story

Everybody Has a Story

There are a few things I’ve known for as long as I can remember. First, NEVER touch Dad while he’s asleep. He’ll jump, shout, and might hit you. Second, Mom has a chocolate stash or two, and nobody had better touch them. And third, it’s important to unplug the...
Does the Truth Really Set us Free?

Does the Truth Really Set us Free?

I recently read a tweet that asked if the truth really sets us free. Oh, I know that Jesus said it in Jn 8:32, so it must be true. But in what sense did He mean it? I’m currently working on a book about my father’s childhood. In it, his father is diagnosed with a...
When I Write, I Feel His Pleasure

When I Write, I Feel His Pleasure

Most of us will recognize the inspiration for my title: Chariots of Fire. I have to admit I wondered WHY God cared if Eric Lidell ran. His sister agreed with me. After all, how did running spread the Gospel? Eric had no idea that, eventually, someone would make a...