Capturing WWII Stories, One Veteran at a Time
I’m excited to announce the publication of my 2 newest books for children! I’ll give them each their proper due by announcing them separately. Look for the other book's announcement in a few days! You'll love it! ** Big Time Rush—Beacon Biography This is a 32-page chapter book that is full-color, library-bound and gorgeous! As... Continue Reading →
“Contemporary Christian music lacks depth. The words repeat too many times.” “I don’t like contemporary Christian music at all. It’s too fast and too loud.” “Contemporary Christian music is all I listen to and I listen to a lot of different artists.” ** If there is one subject the evangelistic Church... Continue Reading →
** In December 2012 the editor of the Bluffton News-Banner asked me to begin a weekly column of stories about churches in Wells County (IN). It’s been a delight talking with pastors from the 65 (yes 65!) churches in this county. Since talking with Pastor Bob Miller of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene, I’ve... Continue Reading →
As a Features reporter I have the opportunity to interview musical groups to come to the Fort Wayne (IN) area. Here is a story for the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel newspaper with David Carr from the well-established and totally-sold-out-to-God Christian band Third Day. Let me know if you’re a fan of this group. I know... Continue Reading →
Joan Swartz is one of the best piano players in the world -- at least in my opinion. She can play hymns and other songs that make you cry with the emotion she puts into each stanza. She’s a lovely lady inside and out. This article appeared in the last issue of Sr. Living/ News-Banner. Joan Swartz... Continue Reading →
Last night my daughter Mandy & I presented a talk/demo about Indonesia to patrons of the Wells County Public Library. We showed Indonesian items Mandy has brought home and talked about the importance of crafts in that culture. I then showed some of the crafts middle school students made with me for my book, Recipe... Continue Reading →
Bluffton resident Jordan Steffen is quite the celebrity. As a ballroom dancer, he has been featured in two magazines, including the cover! I’m not a dancer but I think he could make me look good! Keep it up, Jordan! Those of you who know Jordan may feel free to leave encouraging messages for him here... Continue Reading →
If you like spiritual hymns and music that talks about heaven, then Tim Steffen is your man. Each Sunday morning Tim hosts a 6-hour radio program called “Sounds of Worship” on WNUY. We have it on from the time we wake up until the time we get out of church. It’s a blessing to hear... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Craig Ashurst, lead dancer for the famous dance group, Riverdance. After seeing this show, now I know why people have talked about it so much in the past decade. Fabulous! Go see it if you can. This is the troupe’s last tour. ** Let’s say you’ve lived on... Continue Reading →
According to Markle resident Vickie Fuller-Kibellus, she began singing professionally at age two. “I sang at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Uniondale where my family still attends,” she said. As a student at Norwell High School (NHS), Fuller-Kibellus joined all of the choirs and plays, a practice she continued at Huntington College. Surprisingly, Fuller-Kibellus chose... Continue Reading →
Writing of Kayleen Reusser 