Posts by Gina Conroy
Do Not Worry
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Mt 6:25 My grandma was a worrier. My mom is a worrier. I’m a worrier, and unfortunately…
Read MoreI Confess! I’m a Writer Who Can’t Spell
And according to it doesn’t matter. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht Iwas rdanieg The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnigto rscheearch taem at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’tmttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olnyiprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat…
Read MoreWhen Togetherness Loses its Allure
Many of us here at Writer…Interrupted are homeschooling our children. Homeschooling is a wonderful way to connect on a daily (more like hourly) basis with each other, but it’s easy to lose something special in the process. If my children were away from home for their school day, what fun I’d have getting ready to…
Read MoreIntroducing: Heidi Shelton Jenck
I’m a freelance writer for the education and Christian markets. After working as a classroom teacher and reading specialist for more than 15 years, I started writing at home full-time. I especially love writing Christian curriculum and early readers. Helping Sunday School teachers and parents build confident followers of Christ is a blessing. I’m a…
Read MoreIntroducing: Connie Newbauer
Connie Newbauer is a journalist with a background in education and psychology. For the past 30 years, she has been a freelance writer, lending her talents to both public and private publications, primarily centered on education and medical issues. Born into an Anabaptist family, her spiritual life has harbored her during many storms. Through PortraitâŠshe…
Read MoreTeaching Your Kids to Soar
This book totally changed the way I viewed each of my children. In fact, I think it’s time I read through it again. When my oldest was two, he drove me crazy with his bossiness and his involvement in everyone’s business. He was demanding, confrontational with other children, and often had trouble in social situations.…
Read MoreWordless WednesdayMy Little Toe Nail Clipper
Tricia Goyer’s Homeschool Life
Our homeschooling journey began twelve years ago when my oldest son, Cory was of kindergarten age. My husband and I had close friends who homeschooled their children, and we liked what we saw. Their kids seemed to enjoy being with their parents and each other. They were smart, intelligent, and fun to be around. We…
Read MoreACFW 2006 in Five Words
ACFW in a WordWhy? Pride! Can You Relate? Humble Patience
Read MoreIntroducing: Cara Putman
I am an attorney who resides in Lafayette, Indiana, with my husband and two children. Iâve lived all over the country and worked at a NBC affiliate in Nebraska, political campaigns, non-profit programs and fundraising, and clerking for a federal judge. I graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and George Mason University School…
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