Author Archives: Donna Coulson
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I love writing. I love sitting at the computer trying to find the exact words to make the movie I see in my head come alive on a page. Sometimes it is tedious, sometimes frustrating, but the end result, when someone reads my stories and tells me they enjoyed them, all the work and worry … Continue reading
Tin Noses Shop
With WW1, the art of war changed drastically. The US and its allies began the war with divisions of cavalry, and commanders quickly realized that trying to fight against machine guns, strafing airplanes, and bomb-dropping dirigibles from horseback would probably never again be effective. The way soldiers suffered changed as well. Medicine had progressed to … Continue reading
A new novel by donna coulson has just been released!
World War 1 is looming. There is war in Europe and increasing tensions at home as Emmaline Monroe faces her own fears, her father’s domineering expectations, and separation from her brother, Thad. Against unending challenges, she fights first to complete her education, then to find meaning and purpose for herself as a surgical nurse in … Continue reading
Thy Will
I really love the story of when Jesus heals the man with leprosy (Matthew 8:1-11, Mark 1:40-45, and Luke 5: 12-16). The story is short, but so very rich with things to think about. The first thing is the man himself. He approaches Jesus humbly and immediately goes to his knees in front of … Continue reading
Life’s Mosaic
Though we got our first snow and cold temps this past week, I am so grateful for the amazing, warm fall we’ve just been treated to. July through mid-September were a bit (huh, understatement!) of a trial at our house as both of us dealt with some health challenges, and the nice, sunny days did … Continue reading
Sweet Peas
Last year we had snow on September 8th. I wasn’t happy. This year it’s the first week of October and we are still enjoying 70 and 80 degree days. I am definitely happy. One of rich blessings that has come with this extended, unexpected, and highly appreciated summer season is that my garden is still … Continue reading
The Prodigal’s Mom
The story of the Prodigal Son has been on my mind this week, but it’s not prodigal himself or his brother, or even the father that’s captured by thoughts. Nope, I’ve been thinking the bout the Prodigal’s mom. Sure, I know she doesn’t actually come up in the story Jesus tells, but I’m guessing she’s … Continue reading
Wrinkles
There’s this one picture of my dad. He’s not a handsome man. His ears are too big, his nose is bulbous. He’s got age spots. But. The set of his mouth leaves no doubt he’s just made a ‘smart aleck’ remark, and I can hear echoes of the guffaw that no doubt ensued. (No one … Continue reading
David and Goliath
In my devotions this morning I was reading the story of David and Goliath. I noticed something, something actually obvious but that I hadn’t paid attention to. Start with Goliath himself: he’s glorious – tall, broad shouldered wearing a bronze helmet and armor. He probably has millions of followers on Instagram – he’s a real … Continue reading
Fairy Garden Update
Many times I have hare-brained ideas, I follow through, and they just don’t turn out in reality the way they existed in my mind. I’m delighted to report, though, that my fairy garden hasn’t fallen into that category. Things I’ve planted there have grown and as the summer progresses, it becomes more lush and inviting. … Continue reading
