Megan DiMaria

What were you doing 44 years ago this week? I was starting the rest of my life. At the time, I thought I was all grown up. But looking...

Happy New Year! 2023 felt like it snuck up and totally surprised me. Gone are the sparkly lights and hints of holiday cheer. Christmas is...

I enjoyed a delightful Christmas with loved ones. I'm giving myself a few days to re-enter regular life. See you next week!

At this special time of year, I wish you a thrill of joy. . . Decades ago, my parents passed on their nativity set to me. In the box with...

Forty-four years ago this week I made a choice that changed everything for me—I became a Christ-follower. By that, I mean I gave my heart...

I'm happy to promote my friend Heidi Main's debut novel. It's so good! I can say that with all honesty because Heidi and I were critique...

I like to think that all my friends are loved to pieces by their families, spoiled by their spouses, and successful in their lives. When...

Tomorrow I begin my Thanksgiving preparations, and I want to let you know you're in my thoughts. I'm overwhelmed by my blessings. My...

The air has chilled, leaves have fallen, and Thanksgiving is next week. Then there will be the blur of days until Christmas and the New...

(In honor of Veterans Day, I run this encore post.) My father was the kindest, most gentle man I've ever known. He was also the...

Happy November! Is it just me or are the years whooshing by more quickly? I suspect the month of November will also evaporate quickly. I...

Lately, I've been thinking about two strangers whose kindness blessed me. I never spoke with them, I never met them, and I don't even...

Hi, friends. It's fall break this week for my women's Bible study, and I'm giving myself a week off from blogging. Actually, I'm catching...

A few months ago, my book club read an intriguing time-slip novel by Gabrielle Meyer called When the Day Comes. We all loved it so much...

There's nothing I love more than sitting in my Adirondack chair on the patio, weather permitting. The temperatures are dropping here in...

A couple of months ago, I talked about considering a to-be list. Today, I have a to-do list you should think about. The world would be...

Yup, here's another pep talk coming your way. (I need this as much as you.) It's hard to strive for a goal when you've not reached...

Last week, ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) held its annual conference. A highlight of the event is the Carol Awards. The Carol...

You know, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Who needs that in their life? To succeed, you've got to get a plan in place. I've got a...

Today's a good day to remind you (I'm talking to you, writer) that persistence is as important as talent. Fire your passion and do what...