Writing

 “My heart is stirred by a nobel theme as I recite my verses for the King;

my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.”  Psalm 45:1

 

“There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside you”  (Maya Angelou).  Early in my carrer, I focused more on politics, promotion and marketing than writing—I worked as media relations manager for Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, and promotion manager for the University of California  Irvine. But somewhere along the way, I must have gathered a host of untold stories inside me because from the moment Peter and I started our family, these stories groaned and kicked until finally they were born.

 

If you read through this list of publishing credits, it is probably because you are considering me for a writing job and/or as a coach, or as a speaker for your organization (I can think of no other reason a sane person would wade through such a tedious list—gads, it even bores me!)  But let me add a disclaimer: Not one word of any of these projects would have been published without the help of God.  I pray over everything I write, and my prayer is that, in some way, the words will bring glory to the One True Author, the giver of Life. I agree with B.J. Hoff,

 “It matters not if the world has heard 

Or approves or understands . . .

The only applause

We’re meant to seek

Is that of nail-scarred hands.”

 

Published Books

Diapers, Pacifiers and Other Holy Things, Chariot Family Publishing, 1996

Count Your Blessings, (with other authors) Chariot Family Publishing, 1997

Intimate Issues, co-author with Linda Dillow, Waterbrook Press, 1999

Gift-Wrapped by God, co-author with Linda Dillow, Waterbrook Press, 2002

Intimacy Ignited, co-author with Peter Pintus, and Jody and Linda Dillow, NavPress, 2004

Published Articles

CHRISTIAN PARENTING TODAY:  “What’s Right About Marriage,”  Nov/Dec ‘97  

COUNTRY MAGAZINE:

            “The Summer of Blackfeather,” June 1991

            “Grandpa’s Hat Will Always Seem Too Big,” September 1995

   DECISION:

“Drawing Near to God,” July-Aug 1994

“Chosen,” Nov 1990

  DISCIPLESHIP JOURNAL

“Help I’m Stuck in a Rut,” Mar-April 1993

“Keeping Confidences,” July/Aug 1994

“We Don’t Communicate,” July/Aug 1994

“Nine Things that Grieve the Holy Spirit,” Jan/Feb, 1996

“Peace in the Whirlwind of Busyness,” Jan /Feb, 1997

“Meaningful Moments with God,” Jan/Feb, 1997

“How to be a Great Lover,” Jan/Feb, 2007

 

  FOCUS ON THE FAMILY:  “Count Your Blessings,” Nov 1994

  THE FAMILY: “Adults Need Time Out, Too,” April 1993

  HOME LIFE:

            “Adapting to Motherhood,” Jan 1992

            “Uncovering 5 Lies Christian Couples Believe About Sex,” Feb 2005

 

  HOME SCHOOLING TODAY:  “What Am I, Your Servant?” Summer 2007

  IDEALS: “I Thank God for the Sunsets,” Nov 1994

  TODAY’S CHRISTIAN WOMAN:  “Sex Questions Women Ask,” July/Aug 1999

  VIRTUE: “The Virtue of Forgiveness,” July 1997

  VITAL CHRISTIANITY:

                “Daycare Dilemma,” May 1994

                “A Balloon for Julia,” June 1996

Editing

 

In addition to writing, I have edited and/or helped shape seven other books and many magazine articles.

 

Coaching

 

I act as a writing and speaking coach to those who wish to move forward in using their gifts in these areas.

 

Media

Lorraine has appeared on numerous TV programs, including The 700 Club and Living the Life.  She is also a popular guest for radio programs–Focus on the Family, Parent Talk, and Family Life with Dennis Rainey.

Awards

Silver Medallion Award, ECPA, for Intimate Issues

Evangelical Press Association; first place, personal experience article Evangelical Press Association; second place, feature article

 

“Of all that is written, I love only what a person has written with his own blood.”  Nietiche

 

 

  

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