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i met my younger self for coffee...
*inspired by Jennae Cecelia (@jennaececelia) * I met my sixteen-year-old self for coffee last week on a Wednesday afternoon. We both...
L. Taylor
Feb 15, 20257 min read
a heart hidden in His hands
What does it mean when God chooses to HIDE us? He gave me time to truly ponder that lately, what it truly means when He keeps us hidden.
L. Taylor
Nov 10, 20245 min read
The Storm and the Savior
I made another trip to rock bottom recently. That’s not an opening line I’d ever hoped I’d have to write, but I need to write it. I...
L. Taylor
Aug 4, 20248 min read
My Favorite Story to Tell: my testimony.
I've been wanting to tell you guys my full testimony for a while now, but I couldn't quite find the words no matter how hard I tried. But...
L. Taylor
Oct 15, 202315 min read
Before It's Too Late: 2023's Sweetest Western
Nevada, 1865. Cowboy boots, epee training, hat tipping, horse riding, and a good ol’ fashion showdown. If that piqued your interest,...
L. Taylor
Apr 9, 20232 min read
Redeeming Love: An In-depth Review of the Classic Novel and Blockbuster Hit
I first read Redeeming Love when I was fifteen. Since then, it has been my annual reread, and I look forward to revisiting the...
L. Taylor
Oct 28, 202214 min read
The Designated Friend: Your Next Designated Read
Hadley Dawson had it all planned out—from romantic, one-roomed cabins to single hotel rooms, she had the perfect couple getaway in the...
L. Taylor
Sep 24, 20222 min read
A Love Worth Waiting For: Allyson Kennedy's 'The Crush'
Everyone can remember their first crush, right? The butterflies, the nerves, the head-over-heels attraction? In Allyson Kennedy’s The...
L. Taylor
Aug 20, 20224 min read
What He Gives When He Takes
The past couple weeks have arguably been some of the hardest weeks of my life. The Lord has taken a lot from me including friendships...
L. Taylor
Jul 25, 20224 min read
Writers, College, & Success
In high school, I used to wonder if I really needed to go to college. After all, lots of writers have successfully made it without...
L. Taylor
Jul 18, 20224 min read
Liberty and Writing: is it worth it?
I had the great privilege of attending two, small, private Christian schools from kindergarten through seventh grade. I had a relatively...
L. Taylor
Jul 18, 20226 min read
A Second Chance and Sweet Romance in 'The Politics of Christmas'
Second chances. We all wish for them, but what happens when we actually get a redo? What happens when our biggest regret stares us in...
L. Taylor
Jun 8, 20224 min read
Unexpected Hope in Kingsbury's 'A Distant Shore'
I’ve been a fan of Karen Kingsbury for a while now, but A Distant Shore is one of my new favorites of hers! With a quickly paced plot,...
L. Taylor
Jun 2, 20224 min read
God's Smuggler: Sharing the Gospel in Forbidden Places
I once asked one of my high school teachers for book recommendations. I told him I liked fiction, some fantasy, and a good, gripping...
L. Taylor
May 10, 20224 min read
Dear Ollie: Love, Florence
A bitter December breeze stung my face as my best friend and I walked through the parking lot of our local antique mall for an impromptu...
L. Taylor
Apr 5, 20226 min read
The Lady's Mine: Readers Strike Gold in Rivers' Newest Novel
Francine Rivers strikes again! For years, I had been waiting for her to come out with new content. I’ve loved all her books and was...
L. Taylor
Mar 16, 20225 min read
Author to author
If you’ve taken any creative writing class, you know that the first sentence of your book is the most important line of the story. It’s...
L. Taylor
Mar 9, 20225 min read
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