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Monday, April 8, 2024

During a total solar eclipse, it might look like the moon has the power to blot out the sun–but it all comes down to perspective.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

My new site is up and running! Unfortunately, though, there already seem to be some problems…

Monday, March 18, 2024

The CoeWriting Shop is open for business!

Friday, March 15, 2024

After years of failed attempts, I have finally finished revamping the website!

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The rough drafts for the entire Nine Lies Series are all done!

Monday, March 11, 2024

After ten years as an expat, I finally moved back to America.

Saturday, March 27, 2021

This post has been on my heart for a long time and I write it with a heart that grieves for all that has been lost and all that is at stake. It is my hope that when you read this post you will feel empowered to stand up, take your rightful place, and be the heroes you were born to be.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Just another heads up as the saga of the website revamp continues. There may be unintended consequences so I’m giving you some notice!

Friday, January 29, 2021

Jesus instructs His followers to “turn the other cheek.” Why? Because turning the other cheek gives you power over bullies.

Saturday, January 16, 2021

While I’m nowhere near finishing the site revamp, today I finally made some major changes. I hope you’ll like them as much as I do!

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Just letting you know that I’m messing with the colors on the site so you don't wonder what on earth is going on with this new color scheme.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

I’m revamping the website! Please bear with me while things seem a little jumbled up during the makeover. Thanks!

Thursday, October 1, 2020

The fourth book in the Nine Lies series, Vengeance, is out! Felix is in the hands of his enemies…does he have what it takes to survive?

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Sometimes life’s a bit like knitting. When you’re feeling stretched and things get tight, just remember it’s all part of the increase.

Sunday, July 5, 2020

My theme won’t play nice with itself, so please understand my website’s currently disheveled state.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

It’s okay to cut ties with people and never to speak to them again. But one thing you must do is forgive them–not for their sake, but for yours.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

What happens to us when we reject what we were made for? The same thing that happens to a fish that hates the water. Don’t reject what makes you come alive.

Monday, August 12, 2019

For everyone who got to the end of Nine Lies Book 1: Weakness and asked, “Why did Miranda have to [redacted]?”

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Narcissism begets narcissism. How can we put an end to it, once and for all?

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Using a print book for revisions might not seem like a good idea so early on in the editing process, but let me tell you why I like it.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The rough draft of Vengeance, Book 4 in the Nine Lies Series, is done! Stay tuned for more updates.

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Some of your relationships might seem like they’re killing you. Is it okay to cut someone out of your life? Yes–but the reason why might surprise you.

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Penance, Book 3 in the Nine Lies Series, has been released! Claim your copy now.

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Love reading the Nine Lies Series? Can’t wait to see what happens after Weakness? Nine Lies Book 2: Ashes is now out! Get the e-book or the paperback today.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Are you experiencing a season of intense hardship or anguish? Your suffering is not in vain. Read on to learn the beautiful purpose of the wilderness.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Is there any symbolism in the Nine Lies Series? What does the brutal organization CO9 really represent? Read on to find out.

Friday, September 7, 2018

Tune in here to find out how far along I am writing the first draft of the next book in Felix’s saga–Nine Lies Book 4: Vengeance.

Thursday, September 6, 2018

At long last, there’s now a Q & A page you can check to find the answers to your questions! Read this post to find out more.

Monday, September 3, 2018

This is a question I find myself coming back to over and over again. This is one of many possible answers, and as time goes on I may continue to revisit it.

Monday, September 3, 2018

How long have you been writing and how did you start? I’ve been publishing my novels since 2016, but I’ve been writing for over 25 years.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Have you spent your life in hiding? God is the Greatest Showman, and He wants to call you out of your shame and show the world that you are glorious.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Nine Lies Book 3: Penance is on its way to beta readers!

Friday, July 20, 2018

Which is more important to you: God’s promise or God? A look at Abraham and Isaac and why sometimes you need to be willing to kill your dreams.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Are you trying to earn love? Don’t. God passionately loves you with an everlasting love. And there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it.

Friday, July 6, 2018

Waiting for news about the Nine Lies Series? This round of corrections for Book 3, Penance, is complete, and soon it will be in the hands of beta readers!

Friday, June 15, 2018

The print proof of Nine Lies Book 3: Penance is here–and I’ve also started working on the rough draft of the fourth book: Vengeance.

Friday, June 8, 2018

I’m happy to announce that I have finished the first round of revisions on Penance, Book 3 in the Nine Lies Series!

Friday, June 1, 2018

…for now. Ashes, Book 2 in the Nine Lies Series, is in the hands of the final round of beta readers. Look forward to seeing Ashes published soon!

Friday, May 25, 2018

There is a great feast being prepared in heaven, and you’re invited! But make sure you’re not like Esau, who traded his birthright for a bowl of soup. Don’t throw away your inheritance to fulfill a temporary craving.

Friday, May 18, 2018

We all know that pride comes before a fall. So why is it so hard to be humble? I think a good deal of our difficulty doesn’t stem from arrogance but lack of trust.

Friday, May 11, 2018

Jesus packs a lot of teaching into His parable about the Good Samaritan. But is it just a story teaching us to love our neighbors? I think it talks about a whole lot more.

Friday, May 4, 2018

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking legalism pleases God. The Holy Spirit wants to bring the new wine of revival, but many of us are too busy following the rules of men to want it.

Friday, April 27, 2018

1 Thessalonians 5:8 says, “But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.” But what does confidence in our salvation mean?

Friday, April 20, 2018

Like the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel, sometimes it’s not enough to wait for what God has promised us. Sometimes we must look at the valley of dry bones and prophesy.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Everyone needs love. The love we have been shown–or lack thereof–shapes our worldview, processes our experiences, and molds us into who we choose to become. It influences every choice we make, consciously or not. But what is love, and where can we find it?

Friday, April 6, 2018

Sometimes we feel obligated to show love to someone else. But is fearful love really love at all? When you feel like you have to love someone like a machine instead of choosing to love them from your heart, it isn’t love–it’s damaging.

Friday, March 30, 2018

What is friendship? In my experience, a lot of people fight to stay in or avoid friendships that are actually unhealthy power struggles. Here’s what I think friendship is and isn’t.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Waiting for the fulfillment of a promise can be tough. Sometimes it seems like there’s no end in sight, and then it’s easy to envy guys like Naaman who get told directly how long they need to hold onto hope. But here’s why you shouldn’t give up.

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Well, I haven’t published Ashes yet…but I guess that isn’t news to you. So what’s been taking up my time? I just finished writing the first draft of Penance, Book 3 in the Nine Lies Series!

Monday, December 25, 2017

You might remember that I told you I was trying to get Nine Lies Book 2: Ashes ready to be published Christmas Day. Well…you’ve probably figured out by now that it's not ready, even though today is Christmas. Here’s why.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Have you ever struggled to hear God? A recent decision left me reeling and wrestling with the question “Why can’t I hear God?” Here’s how God answered me.

Saturday, November 4, 2017

Contrary to what some of you may have thought, I did not fall into a black hole while attempting to do research for my work-in-progress sci-fi romance.

Monday, September 11, 2017

There will be two kinds of churches in the end times: the self-preserving church and the victorious church. One will become extinct, and one will overcome.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

I usually find myself reading YA fiction. Here’s why.

Monday, September 4, 2017

Stress just makes things harder. Don’t try to force God’s promises on your own strength. Trust God to take care of it. God knits at the perfect tension.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Want to hear about all the things I'm working on? Promos, sequels, science fiction, romance, non-fiction, dictation, revisions, and research, oh my!

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Get to know two more authors in this installment of Interview Corner: J.T. Dusky & James Lindsay.

Friday, July 21, 2017

When your closet is full of junk, there’s no room for what’s important. When your mind is full of idols, there’s no room for God. Clean out your closet.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Mercy is a weapon against evil. Every time another person wrongs you, you are placed in a position of great power. How will you respond?

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

For years I wrote in silence. This weekend, however, I wrote almost 15,000 words writing with music. It got me thinking: just what are the pros and cons?

Monday, July 10, 2017

Get to know two authors in this installment of Interview Corner: Andrew Turpin & Christopher McGarry.

Friday, June 30, 2017

I am super excited to announce that Nine Lies Book 1: Weakness is officially released today, and the paperback is ready to ship, too! Get your copy now!

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Repentance has become a dirty word. People get offended by it. Pastors are afraid to mention it. But is it really what you think it is?

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Wonder Woman just opened in Korea. I’ve been too busy to breathe for months, so I carved out some time to watch it.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Christians often throw around terms you might only be familiar with if you grew up attending church, but sometimes even Christians don’t know what they mean. So let’s go back to basics and talk about some of the foundational ideas that people talk about but don’t always understand when they discuss Christianity. One of the most basic terms is sin.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

When the world is filled with suffering, how do we show mercy?

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

This will probably be a controversial post.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Imagine a house.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

At long last, Nine Lies Book 1: Weakness will be available!

Friday, May 5, 2017

Everyone has a unique destiny to change the world around them for good in a powerful way.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Something similar to leaving dark doors open in your life is allowing someone or something other than God to have power over you.

Monday, April 24, 2017

I’m excited to announce that The Inventor’s Slave and Hunger Is the Best Sauce are now being sold in a brick-and-mortar bookstore in the city where I live in South Korea.

Friday, April 21, 2017

Not every open door is good for you. Some doors aren’t of God, and if you leave them open in your life you can lose everything.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Here are my excuses for not blogging recently - and some exciting announcements that I hope will make up for my busyness!

Friday, March 10, 2017

Now that you know God has good things in store for you, how do you receive them?

Friday, March 3, 2017

It's not always okay to share your dreams with other people.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

It’s true that you can never keep yourself completely out of your work, no matter how hard you try.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Some bad news led to some good news.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

So now that we’ve established that what God says about who you are really is for you, what exactly does He say about your identity?

Friday, January 20, 2017

A video on one of the common themes throughout most of my stories.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Identity is an important part of our lives. The way we see ourselves affects how we see others and the world.

Friday, January 13, 2017

My writing often deals with heavy issues and people who are going through intense suffering. One question I get a lot is why there’s so much violence in my writing. Here’s a video on that.

Friday, January 6, 2017

Why did I write The Inventor’s Slave? Here’s a video.

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Is confidence the same as arrogance? Not when you remember the responsibility of confidence.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

What sets confident people apart? Here are three characteristics of confident people.

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Get exclusive* information about my next book, not standalone and not YA. But the most informative parts of the post are on revisions. Or not.

Monday, December 19, 2016

Hunger Is the Best Sauce is now available in print!

Friday, November 25, 2016

Hunger Is the Best Sauce is now available for Kindle! A stranger starts protecting Michelle, but who is he?

Thursday, September 15, 2016

The Inventor’s Slave is now available in paperback!

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite book series: Blade, by Tim Bowler.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

I’m happy to report that I’ve been making great headway with revisions on my second novel.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

I’m happy to report to those of you who have been waiting for the print version of The Inventor’s Slave that my proof arrived on Friday.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

A lot of people think that God is just like Malphanx, but here's why that's wrong.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

The Inventor’s Slave is now available for Kindle! Who will change the world, the inventor or his slave?

Thursday, May 5, 2016

I typically read YA fiction and, therefore, typically write YA fiction. Here’s why.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Hooray! I can now say I've written five books.