Mesu Andrews's Blog, page 55

September 6, 2012

When Is God Enough?

God is enough in times of loss. Loss comes in so many sizes, shapes, and colors. My Dad’s death was a loss that left a hole in many lives–mine included. But loss also comes in other forms: job changes, empty nests, even the back-to-school adjustment each Aug/Sept. With every change, there is a leaving behind (loss) of … Read More

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Published on September 06, 2012 23:00

Working Through Childhood Hurts

Childhood Memories–Good and Bad During the past two weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spend lots of time with family members “back home” in Indiana. We’ve shared lots of childhood memories, and invariably some childhood hurts have resurfaced with the joyful recollections of yesteryear. Though I’m not equipped as a counselor to tell you how to … Read More

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Published on September 06, 2012 23:00

September 4, 2012

3 Ways I Choose A Book Topic Idea

I’m often asked how I get my book topic ideas. Why would I tackle the depressing book of Job in Love Amid the Ashes? Why would I try to put the disjointed lyrics of Solomon’s Song of Songs into story form through Love’s Sacred Song? And when Love In a Broken Vessel releases in March 2013, … Read More

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Published on September 04, 2012 23:00

August 30, 2012

Why I Need A Personal God

Coincident or Personal God? My dad was a preacher’s kid who believed in a personal God. He died on Monday night–Aug, 27, 2012–in the house he built when my parents were newlyweds—64 years ago. My dad loved that house, but he adored his family. He died in his living room. His wife, three children, and a … Read More

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Published on August 30, 2012 23:00

August 28, 2012

Welcome Laura Frantz – Author Interview and Book Giveaway

Let me introduce my friend… Laura Frantz and I met briefly last year at a conference (American Christian Fiction Writers), and her sweet spirit immediately drew me in. She sort of “oozes” Jesus. Do you know people like that? Anyway… A few months later, four of us Revell authors, (Bonnie Leon, Ann Shorey, Laura Frantz, … Read More

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Published on August 28, 2012 23:00

August 24, 2012

Laura Frantz – Author Interview and Book Giveaway!

Check Back on Wednesday, August 29th! My dear friend and fellow Revell author, Laura Frantz, will tell us a little about her newest release, Love’s Reckoning, book #1 in the Ballantyne Legacy. If you enjoy historical romance, you’ll be swept into the late 1700′s by this amazing author, who writes from a heart completely grounded in Jesus. … Read More

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Published on August 24, 2012 15:56

How To Get Blog Posts In Your Inbox – Wednesdays and Fridays

Blog Sign-Up on Right Sidebar! Now you can sign up for my Wednesday and Friday blog posts on any website page. The single-bar sign-up is listed on the right sidebar for handy access no matter where you’re browsing on the website. Sign Up One, Last Time! For those of you who already signed up on … Read More

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Published on August 24, 2012 15:03

August 23, 2012

How To Get Deep-O-Tionals In Your Inbox – Mondays

If You’d Like Deep-O-Tionals To Find Your Inbox… Just fill out the form in the right sidebar and follow the simple prompts. You’ll receive a weekly devotional very similar to the one posted on the website, but it will have more personalized prayer, additional Scripture, and opportunity for journaling. Those Already Receiving Devotionals on Mondays, … Read More

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Published on August 23, 2012 20:22

August 22, 2012

New Website Launch August 27!

Announcing the launch of Mesu's new website on August 27-2012.
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Published on August 22, 2012 06:00

August 17, 2012

THE MOUNTAIN’S HAZE

The sky was utterly cloudless--but I couldn't see Mt. Hood. Ho could it be? I wait through rainy, cloudy days, relating the certainty of the mountain's presence to my God's faithfulness. What spiritual lesson did God have for me when the mountain was invisible in the sunshine?
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Published on August 17, 2012 10:33