Posts by Gina Conroy
I’m Ready for Opening Night!
Three days until opening night of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Three days! Can you tell I’m so ready for this play to be over with? I think the novelty of this particular play wore a while ago, especially since my two oldest are playing the same parts as last year and this…
Read MoreHandling the Big Rejection
Q: How do you handle rejection? A: Before or after I stick pins in my eyes and swallow hot coals? No, of course I don’t do that. I usually shave my head, exchange my clothes for sackcloth, and spend days of solitary isolation sitting on a heap of ashes. Okay, seriously, unfortunately, rejection is a…
Read MoreLeave It To Chance
It is time for the FIRST Blog Tour! On the FIRST day of every month we feature an author and his/her latest book’s FIRST chapter! The feature author is: Sherri Sand and his/her book: Leave it to ChanceDavid C. Cook (May 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sherri Sand is a wife and mother of four young…
Read MoreMiracle Child Bad Behavior Cure?
I’ve heard about it for years, but ignored the temptation to try this not-so-new behavioral technique. I actually thought it to be quite expensive, extreme, and potentially damaging to my children. Though the idea intrigued me. But year after year, I resisted and my husband was in agreement with me. That is, until this weekend…
Read MoreLesson Learned: Check
by Guest Author Mike Dellosso Mother Theresa once said, “You’ll never realize Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you got.” How true! Life gets busy, the appointment book fills up, plans are made, schedules set, gotta go here, go there, do this, meet them. We got it; we can handle it. There’s…
Read MoreThanksgiving! Now That’s More Like It!
If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time then you know that when it comes to Thanksgiving and the holidays I tend to get nostalgic and slightly depressed. For years we’ve been alone for Thanksgiving. In the past I tried to hide my disappointment of this solo holiday by inviting college kids…
Read MoreSome Things in Life are Priceless…
Matinee and a small popcorn for breakfast: $ 11 Snickers Bar for lunch: .58 Using last year’s gift certificated for a massage and facial plus tip: $150 Husband giving me the day off for my 40th birthday: Priceless
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving day is a great excuse for surrounding yourself with loved ones and reflecting on the big and little blessings of our lives. I love the Jewish Home Blessing, which states: “May its doors be open to those in need, and its rooms be filled with kindness. May joy shine from its windows. And His…
Read MoreVote for a Great Video and Friend!
My ICRS videographer who’s attending Full Sail in Orlando entered this contest and he’s a finalist! Check it out! I do think it’s the best! Vote for Kennnyvert and his catchy tune if you agree! https://www.youtube.com/EMBARQ
Read MoreWhat is Happening to the Book Industry?
Everywhere one turns these days, people are bemoaning the state of the book publishing industry. Even non-book people can be heard citing news reports of the downturn in sales for publishers and book stores. Downsizing, low sales, bankruptcy, returns, closures of independent mainstream and Christian bookstores–all bad news. And then one of the worst reports arrived in…
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