I first became acquainted with Liz way back when I first got on the Internet. And over the years, we've crossed paths several times. It's always a special treat to spend time with her whether in person or here on my blog. Welcome, Liz. What would you like
for our readers to know about you personally?
I'm a woman who has loved the Lord and his Word for 30 years, and I’m thrilled whenever I have the opportunity to speak, write, and teach about the women of the Bible. Though I’m probably best known for focusing on those Bad Girls of the Bible, I’m discovering Good Girls like Ruth have plenty to teach us too.
I'm a woman who has loved the Lord and his Word for 30 years, and I’m thrilled whenever I have the opportunity to speak, write, and teach about the women of the Bible. Though I’m probably best known for focusing on those Bad Girls of the Bible, I’m discovering Good Girls like Ruth have plenty to teach us too.
Tell us about your
family.
I’ve been married to my dear husband Bill for 26 years. We have a married son who is 25, and a daughter who is 23. Both are college grads (whew!) and both are terrific storytellers. We are a traveling family, and delight in exploring new places together.
I’ve been married to my dear husband Bill for 26 years. We have a married son who is 25, and a daughter who is 23. Both are college grads (whew!) and both are terrific storytellers. We are a traveling family, and delight in exploring new places together.
Have you written
other nonfiction books?
Oh, you bet: Bad Girls of the Bible, Really Bad Girls of the Bible, and Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible, plus Unveiling Mary Magdalene, Rise and Shine, Embrace Grace, and my latest The Girl’s Still Got It. Each one has Scripture at the heart of it, and mercy all over it. I am ever aware of how dependent I am on God’s unfailing love and unending grace.
Oh, you bet: Bad Girls of the Bible, Really Bad Girls of the Bible, and Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible, plus Unveiling Mary Magdalene, Rise and Shine, Embrace Grace, and my latest The Girl’s Still Got It. Each one has Scripture at the heart of it, and mercy all over it. I am ever aware of how dependent I am on God’s unfailing love and unending grace.
Do you have any other
books in the works right now?
For the last dozen years, I’ve been moving back and forth between historical fiction and biblical nonfiction. I love both genres and am grateful to have readers who are willing to take that journey with me. My next book is A Wreath of Snow, a Victorian Christmas novella set inStirling ,
Scotland
For the last dozen years, I’ve been moving back and forth between historical fiction and biblical nonfiction. I love both genres and am grateful to have readers who are willing to take that journey with me. My next book is A Wreath of Snow, a Victorian Christmas novella set in
I really must feature
it on the blog. What kinds of hobbies and leisure activities do you enjoy?
Like most writers, I adore a good book and always have several going at once. Historical novels mostly, but I enjoy a well-written fantasy too. I also love watching movies, traveling, taking photos, and singing in my church choir.
Like most writers, I adore a good book and always have several going at once. Historical novels mostly, but I enjoy a well-written fantasy too. I also love watching movies, traveling, taking photos, and singing in my church choir.
Why did you write the
featured book?
The book of Ruth is so rich! It’s an incredible story, for starters, and beautifully told. It’s also historically significant, and spiritually timeless. What Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer, Boaz, did for her, our Redeemer does for us—he chooses, he protects, he provides, he redeems, and he claims us as his bride. In Ruth 1:16 Ruth declares her allegiance to the God of Israel and never looks back. What a woman! What a Savior! After four years of teaching the book of Ruth from the platform, then creating two historical novels around her story, I was eager to write a nonfiction book and video Bible study using a verse-by-verse approach, which is my favorite way of both learning and teaching.
The book of Ruth is so rich! It’s an incredible story, for starters, and beautifully told. It’s also historically significant, and spiritually timeless. What Ruth’s kinsman-redeemer, Boaz, did for her, our Redeemer does for us—he chooses, he protects, he provides, he redeems, and he claims us as his bride. In Ruth 1:16 Ruth declares her allegiance to the God of Israel and never looks back. What a woman! What a Savior! After four years of teaching the book of Ruth from the platform, then creating two historical novels around her story, I was eager to write a nonfiction book and video Bible study using a verse-by-verse approach, which is my favorite way of both learning and teaching.
What do you want the
reader to take away from the book?
I think the heart of Ruth’s story is about trusting God—with our past, however hairy, with our present, however challenging, and with our future, however frightening it may seem to us. Ruth stepped out on faith and literally walked her talk, which makes her a wonderful role model for women through the ages.
I think the heart of Ruth’s story is about trusting God—with our past, however hairy, with our present, however challenging, and with our future, however frightening it may seem to us. Ruth stepped out on faith and literally walked her talk, which makes her a wonderful role model for women through the ages.
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Thank you again, Liz, for spending this time with us.
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