Category Archives: Honored Alumni

The Demand for Stories and the Greatest Opportunity

Posted on July 14, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth Goddard My family loves to see movies. I think we’re all enthralled with stories no matter the venue– video games, TV series, books (especially books!) or movies. I’m one girl living with four boys (my husband and three … Continue reading →

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And Every Gain Divine by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on July 12, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

Over Independence Day, I posted a less known verse from “America the Beautiful” because it resonated when we sang the song in church. Since then the words have continued to work in me, so I thought we could discuss it … Continue reading →

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Thanks To Our Founding Fathers For Standing Firm

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Author Mary Alford

It’s almost the Fourth of July and we all know what that means. Fireworks, barbeques, parades. Lots of outdoor fun. As enjoyable as all these things are, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the real reason we celebrate the holiday in … Continue reading →

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Are You a Striver?

Posted on June 30, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth Goddard I just sent in a completed manuscript to my editor. My deadline is today, June 30th, so I made it! But so far I’ve never had to ask for extra time. I hope that remains the case, … Continue reading →

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Expectation by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on June 28, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

I recently had reason to consider the role of expectation in life. It’s not something I typically ponder like grace or faith or wisdom or creativity. But I had a chance to see it in a new way, and thought … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between self-confidence and conceit? by Maureen Lang

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Maureen Lang

Soon the old movie “Yankee Doodle Dandy” will be playing on at least one movie channel. It’s a 4th of July tradition, at least in this household. That’s the movie that made James Cagney one of my favorites, with his … Continue reading →

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Why I Write

Posted on June 16, 2016 by bethrachg

Recently, after editing one of my books, my editor mentioned this particular book was her new favorite of those I’d written. How good that made me feel, knowing how much she enjoyed the story!   Later, I started thinking if … Continue reading →

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Cover Creatin’ by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on June 14, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

So much of a writer’s life is putting words together, making story happen. It’s not news how much I love that. But as an artist, I have to say I’m falling in love with cover design. Can’t claim to be … Continue reading →

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Being Still

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Author Mary Alford

One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I am God. If ever this message was needed, it is in the hectic, fast paced world we live in today.       With so … Continue reading →

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Mummies and Their Secrets

Posted on June 2, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth Goddard Recently I visited the Science Museum of Minnesota with my family. We saw their new exhibit, Mummies: New Secrets from the Tomb, which was  loaned out from the renowned Chicago Field Museum to only four  cities in … Continue reading →

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Of Art and Lucre by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on May 31, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

A few weeks ago I finished writing the second book in my Told You Series. It’s always exhilarating to bring the crescendo to a final resonating note. The arc is complete, the suspense resolved, a satisfying denouement for the characters … Continue reading →

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The Day I was Brave by Susan May Warren

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Susie May

So, you know that feeling when you’ve had an idea sitting in the back of your head for a while, months, even years, and it finally happens? It’s almost unbelievable. You sit back and think–wow, I did that thing. So, … Continue reading →

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Ah, Reading! It’s good for the soul. by Maureen Lang

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Maureen Lang

It’s been my happy pleasure to have met many readers over the years. Once we get to “talking books” we usually discover quite a bit of common ground, even if our reading tastes differ. There is something universal about diving … Continue reading →

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My Way or the Right Way by Mary Alford

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Vicki Hinze

My Way Or The Right Way By Mary Alford   In John 10:14, Jesus tells us, I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. In church today our youth minister talked to the graduating … Continue reading →

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He Knows by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 19, 2016 by bethrachg

by Elizabeth  Goddard A month ago I lost my mother to diabetic complications. I knew it was coming. Eventually. We all know that no matter what we do in this life, we’ll come to the same end. The Bible tells us, … Continue reading →

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