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Welcome to the Open Window, a monthly newsletter
designed to enlighten, encourage, and bring joy to your heart.

“When life closes a door, God opens a window.” I’ve stood before many closed doors. I’ve become ‘closed-door shy.’

I have learned to embrace closed doors. God will stop us short and cause the eyes of our hearts to look up. His light will stream through open windows, and by faith we will experience that spiritual moment where time and eternity meet. There He will anoint our words and give them power to make a difference.

In July, I signed a contract with Elk Lake Publishing and joined their family of other Christian writers. They will be publishing my latest book, to be released within the next twelve months.

Elk Lake has risen to the top in awards, popularity, and is making a difference in the Christian literary world. The Advanced Speakers and Writers Association (ASWA) has announced fifteen books from Elk Lake as finalists for the Christian Market Book Awards and Golden Scroll Awards. Derinda Babcock’s covers have won ten of those awards, and she will be designing my book cover.

In Memory of Lin Farmer Harris

Friends are subtle gifts and the best of what life gives to us. Lin Farmer Harris, my friend and writing mentor, is one of the best gifts life has given to me.

From the beginning, she has been there for me, offering her support and writing knowledge. Her legacy lives through the words I write. I needed her then, but I didn’t know how much more I need her now.

Final word! I’ve learned to wait for God to open a window. Better still, I’ve learned to embrace the light flowing through that window. His illumination unveils his heart, purpose, and plan, and it becomes my moment.

We are Luminous, can’t help but shine.

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