Survival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #25—Embrace the Wait
This post may seem familiar. I began my very first post for the Embrace the Wait column with the…
March 5, 2021This post may seem familiar. I began my very first post for the Embrace the Wait column with the…
March 5, 2021In this series of posts I’m interviewing writers who God has placed in my life to complete His divine…
February 5, 2021In my last post I explained that our writing journey should not be a solo trip. God has placed…
January 5, 2021When my kids were young we used to play a mandatory game. Whenever one of them was grumpy or…
November 5, 2020During this season of uncertainty, life can often feel as if it is spiraling out of control. We can’t…
October 5, 2020Writers Chat, hosted by Jean Wise, Johnnie Alexander, and Bethany Jett, is the show where we talk about all…
September 30, 2020My dear Mother-In-Law is ninety years old, but she’s not like any senior citizen you’ve ever met. Power suits,…
September 5, 2020I think writers must contemplate individual words much more than the average person. If that weren’t true, I’m convinced…
July 5, 2020As I write this post, my publishing dream has yet again been delayed. Three weeks before my first children’s…
June 5, 2020One of my family’s favorite series to binge watch is the survival show Alone. From the comfort of our…
May 5, 2020I’m writing this post at a time when our world is in shut-down mode. Stores are closing their doors,…
April 5, 2020Writer’s conference season is upon us. If you’re like me, this time of year gets your creative juices flowing…
March 5, 2020I once did a brief stint as a nanny. I absolutely loved the baby I took care of, but…
February 5, 2020One of my favorite quotes from a fictional character is Anne Shirley’s profound declaration that, “Tomorrow is always fresh,…
January 5, 2020During this busy season it can be difficult to find time for creativity. The left side of our brains…
December 5, 2019The life of an introvert is whelming—not over, not under—just whelming. And that’s how I like it. When my…
October 5, 2019My husband spoke to me tenderly—our gaze connected over the twinkling candlelight. In the background, the muffled hum of…
September 5, 2019A few weeks ago, I walked into the family room and caught my husband asleep on the sofa. This…
August 5, 2019In my younger homemaking days I cooked almost every night. One of my favorite meals to prepare was roast,…
July 5, 2019Some movie scenes brand your brain with a message that never fades. One such scene, from The End of…
May 5, 2019Tip #1 – Keep your eye on the goal With three seconds left on the clock all Tim could…
March 5, 2019You wrote your heart out. Wait. No. Not poignant enough. Let’s try this: from the depths of your soul,…
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