The Importance of Community for Writers I had the opportunity to write a guest blog post for United House Publishing. (www.unitedhousepublishing.com) The following is an excerpt from the article, "The Importance of Community for Writers," which posted on January 25, 2019. The link below will lead you to the full post on their website. "Life … Continue reading Guest Post on United House Publishing
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Coping but Anchored
“Be so anchored in the word of God so that if you are moved by other things (emotion, consequences [circumstances], etc…), you will only move if it is the will of God.” Have you gone through a trial? Maybe it’s been a series of trials. How did you fare? Were you struggling daily, or was … Continue reading Coping but Anchored
Perspective. What is Really Behind the Face?
Here in the beginnings of 2018, I am doing what countless others are probably doing and taking inventory of the last year, and looking at the new year with perspective.
“How Can I Help?”
In the wake and the aftermath of extreme tragedy, I was asked a wonderful question by someone I love. The question was, “What has been the most helpful thing (or things), that people have done for you?” His reason for asking was genuine and for me, in a time past, I would have given a … Continue reading “How Can I Help?”
Forty for Forty
I thought it would be a fun thing to share some of the things I have learned, a few things I have experienced, and other stuff I just want to share from my forty years.
What Could Have Been…
I wrote this in college for an English class in 1996. Colby, my oldest son, was almost 2 years old at the time. I got a "B" on the paper. This is not for the faint at heart. This is a personal depiction of the hidden emotion and reality of abortion for women, men, and the children who have been aborted. "For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." (Psalm 139:13-14)