Author Archives: Maureen Lang

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About Maureen Lang

Author of a dozen novels, Maureen Lang has won the Selah Award, a Holt Medallion, FHL's Reader's Choice Award, and been a finalist in such contests as the Christy, the Rita, the Carol, Book Buyer's Best, and others. Before publication she was the recipient of a Golden Heart and a Genesis (then called the Noble Theme). She resides with her husband and kids in the Chicago area. Titles by Maureen Lang All In Good Time Bees In The Butterfly Garden Springtime Of The Spirit Whisper On The Wind Look To The East My Sister Dilly On Sparrow Hill The Oak Leaves Remember Me Pieces Of Silver

Most of Life is Spent “Old” by Maureen Lang

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Last night my husband was looking for a video of our house, because we plan to take up a minor remodeling project and he wanted to “see behind the walls” — the video was taken when our house was just … Continue reading →

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The Art of Thankfulness by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Maureen Lang

When I listen to the news these days, it seems there are countless reasons to boycott any sense of Thankfulness this year. War, pestilence, poverty . . . we don’t have to look far to see a suffering world. On … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A Happy Place?

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Not long ago my family teased me about going to bed so early. Okay, so they might have a point since technically I go “to bed” around 8:00—and in the summer months, that’s before the sun goes down. I also … Continue reading →

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Memoirs, Anyone?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Maureen Lang

I have a friend who reads almost no fiction. Although she isn’t much of a reader, when she does choose a book it’s either non-fiction or a memoir. I suppose she might secretly believe reading fiction is a waste of … Continue reading →

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On My Reading Book Shelf by Maureen Lang

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Maureen Lang

You can always tell a reader from a non-reader. Just say something like “I’m reading this really great book right now . . .” and watch their eyes sparkle with interest and hope to learn about a book they might … Continue reading →

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God’s View by Maureen Lang

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Maureen Lang

This summer I was blessed to visit one of the most beautiful places in the world: Victoria, British Columbia. The trip was amazing—and for so many reasons. To start with, my expenses were paid by a wonderful organizations called Caregifted. … Continue reading →

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Is it better to love a reader?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Maureen Lang

The other day while I was out with my daughter, my son-in-law texted her a link describing the many benefits of falling in love with a reader. As you might guess (or know if you’ve read past posts of mine) … Continue reading →

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Do you have a sad-meter for your entertainment?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Sometimes when I’m home with my handicapped son—who requires just enough attention to make impossible doing anything that needs uninterrupted focus—I scan the free movies available from Amazon prime. Even earphones don’t blot out my son’s happy noises, and when … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Maureen Lang

The other day while looking for something in a drawer that I seldom open, I came across an old cassette tape my mother made for my son a few years before she died. I’d forgotten about it around the time … Continue reading →

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Fun Gift for Book-lovers

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Maureen Lang

This past weekend my daughter gave me a Mother’s Day gift that confirmed my belief that I’d raised a book-lover like myself (as if I needed such confirmation!). Beyond the obvious that this is a good-sized, really sturdy tote bag, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Maureen Lang

A natural element in both Christian fiction and non-fiction deals with forgiveness. It’s a popular topic, with the promise that forgiveness helps not just the one being forgiven but also the person doing the forgiving. I was reminded of this … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Musical Writing

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Maureen Lang

The other day I happened to be reminded of an old memory of my husband listening to the radio as he painted the walls along our basement stairs. The host was reading a school lunch menu . . . in … Continue reading →

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A Trouble Antidote posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Even Jesus acknowledged in Matthew Chapter 6 that troubles are part of life, and I have yet to meet anyone who hasn’t faced some kind of challenge.   There are many ways to deal with our troubles.   We can … Continue reading →

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The Little Joys by Maureen Lang

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Maureen Lang

The other day I had a brief email chat with a friend about the emotional life most writers experience. Writers as a group generally tend to be on the sensitive side. My friend mentioned how hard it is to open … Continue reading →

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Are Readers Seeing The Change?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Lately there has been so much talk about the changes in the publishing world that it seemed as if everyone must see those changes. Perhaps the Internet was the beginning, with a move from brick and mortar stores to online … Continue reading →

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