fiction fridays: guest post by lisa jordan

Created For Dreams

By Lisa Jordan

Knitting has been on my to-do list for years. Having learned to crochet at a very young age, I really struggled with handling two knitting needles versus one crochet hook. Two years ago, I grabbed needles and a ball of yarn, watched online knitting tutorials, pulled out stitches, and tried again until I completed a basic garter stitch scarf. 

Multi-published and award-winning author Debbie Macomber presented the keynote addresses at the 2009 ACFW writers conference in Denver, CO. Many of Debbie’s books have permanent places on my keeper shelf, but I appreciate another talent Debbie shares with her readers on her site and in her novels—her passion for knitting. 

In her non-fiction book, Knit Together: Discover God’s Pattern For Your Life, Debbie writes about knitting for dreams. She compares the various colors and textures in her yarn room (yes, an entire room devoted to yarn) to dreams. She says, “You never know what wonderful creations a knit pattern or a dream can become.”

Before our parents even considered our existence, God had a plan in mind for each of us. He designed us with a purpose. Within each one of us, he created a dream.

Any dream requires a plan, a pattern, trial and error, and continuous education. God has already gone ahead and put the pattern in place for each one of us. He wants us to be in the center of His will and desires a lasting relationship with us. When we use our God-gifted imaginations for His glory, His dream knits with ours to create a beautiful masterpiece.

 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. 

Psalm 139:4 NIV

Bio: Heart, home and faith have always been important to Lisa Jordan, so writing stories that feature both comes naturally to her. She has been writing contemporary Christian romance for more than a decade. Her debut novel, Lakeside Reunion, is available now by Love Inspired. Her second novel, Lakeside Family, will be released in August 2012 by Love Inspired. Happily married for over twenty years, Lisa and her husband have two young adult sons. When she isn’t writing or caring for children in her in-home childcare business, Lisa enjoys family time, romantic comedies, good books, crafting with friends and feeding her NCIS addiction. Visit her at www.lisajordanbooks.com to learn more about her writing.

About Lakeside Reunion: Bed-and-breakfast owner Lindsey Porter prays she won’t run into Stephen Chase when she returns to Shelby Lake. Five years ago, the cop jilted her to marry another woman, and Lindsey fled town. But no sooner does she hit city limits than Stephen pulls her over for a broken taillight. Despite the past, he’s still able to stir up Lindsey’s old feelings for him. Now a widower and single dad, Stephen recognizes a second chance when he sees one. And he’ll do anything to make Lindsey trust in God and take a risk for love—again. Read an excerpt of Lakeside Reunion