As promised, I wanted to share some of the neat pictures I took on my research trip to Minnesota Just outside of St. Cloud, MN is Quarry Park. It’s one of the most incredible hidden treasures of Minnesota. The park is over 600 acres and has the most amazing walking trails. My friend Merrill DeGroot and I walked throughout the …

By the time you read this, I’ll be on the road doing some research business. I’m hoping to get some nifty pictures to show you when I return, but in the meantime, I wanted to update you all on me. I’ve been asked a bunch of times to let folks know how I’m feeling with the MS and how goes …

I got some great photos of the grandkids and wanted to share them with the world – of course. Some days seem so normal for this little family and others are far from it. As most of you know my granddaughter Rainy has a chronic and terminal condition that sends her to the hospital on a pretty regular basis. She …

In my Bible studies the other day, I ran across the verses from John 6: 26-35. Jesus is speaking to a gathering of folks the day after feeding the 5,000. Here’s the NIV account:“Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and …

Why is it so hard to admit our mistakes? Over the last 30 or 40 years of my life I’ve watched society take on a general attitude of looking for someone to blame when things go wrong. I’ve seen it taught to our children in school. I’ve seen the government teach it from congress and the executive office. I’ve even …

So it’s spring in Montana. You know how you can tell? The snow feels warmer.This week we got 9-12 inches of the great white stuff after a winter with very little water of any kind. The kids in the neighborhood got out ice skates and sleds and many a snowman was built. Those of us who were sane – stayed …

THE BOOKCLUB NETWORK is giving away 10 copies of CHASING THE SUN. For your chance to win here’s the link. http://www.bookfun.org/group/bethanyhousepublishers/forum/topics/chasing-the-sun-by-tracie-peterson-10-book-giveaway The Last day to enter is March 22nd.

Did you ever have one of those situations where your actions or words were misjudged? You meant one thing, but someone else decided you must have meant another? It always comes down to a matter of heart. Something happened in my life about a month ago. Some of the things I had said and done were called into question. Harsh …

Here’s a list of those who won a free copy of CHASING THE SUN on our Book Banter last night. Please email Noelle Buss at Bethany House with your address and we’ll be getting a book off to you soon. Noelle’s email is: noelle.buss@bethanyhouse.com CONGRATULATIONSBeth Gillihan Kandi Turner Stephanie Landsem Carla Olson Gade Shondra Weatherton Brown Jenny Albrittain Christy Matson …

I’ll be at Bethany House’s Book Banter from noon to 8 pm tomorrow March 7th talking books and writing and just about anything else that come up. I hope you’ll join me there with your questions and comments. Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/events/106569149466766/