Posts by Gina Conroy
Follow Your Own Path
From the Editor: It’s hard not to compare ourselves with others. Even Christians have trouble with envy and jealousy and often wonder why one is more deserving of the other. “Why are they blessed financially while we struggle?” “Why did she get a contract before me while I’ve been trying longer?” “Why is my marriage…
Read MoreThe Hardest Thing About Being a Writer
“With great power, comes great responsibility.” I love that quote. I’ve used it with my children, and I’ve often reminded myself of its words, as well. When people ask me what I do, I usually say I’m a “stay at home” mom. I don’t often think of saying, “I’m a writer.” But I AM a…
Read MoreReady to run?
Around this time of year, many people have begun training for a local 5k race, a half marathon, or even a full marathon. Some think those pondering such races are crazy, and that is ok too. If you despise running, please, don’t bother. Do what you enjoy, but don’t be afraid to try something new…
Read MoreScheduling Interruptions–Luncheon Style
Here in the mid-west, school resumes in mid-August. Only six weeks left of tree frog hunts, fishing expeditions, finding treasures in the veggie garden, lake parties, cook outs and late nights spent capturing fireflies. These long summer days will grow into shorter autumn ones, as we spend more time sharpening pencils, commuting to classes and…
Read MoreDon’t Ignore Your Core
Balance and power in the body stems from the core; don’t ignore it!
Read MoreJob: Questions Without Answers
by Mike Dellosso One of my favorite books in the Bible is the book of Job. Poor Job. He loses everything very tragically except his wife who only discourages him and tells him to “curse God and die.” Thanks, Babe. Thanks for nothing. Something that strikes me about the account is Job’s honesty and bluntness…
Read MoreLarger-Than-Real-Life Characters
This weekend while writing in a coffee shop, I was distracted by real life characters. The people around me, like this guy who greeted this girl with three kisses. His wife? Girl friend? I watched how they talked and interacted. How they were overly considerate and accommodating to each others needs. They were obviously dating,…
Read MoreBalancing Social Media
I still haven’t figured out how to balance life and writing and NOW I’m trying to balance blogs and social media! So as I figure the whole two blog thing out and soon add a live website to the mix, I’ll try to keep up as best as I can, but not nearly as much…
Read MoreAmy Inspired by Bethany Pierce
Amy gave up her mundane job to go back to school, get her MFA, and become a published writer. Except she’s not getting published, and she’s struggling with writer’s block. In another dead-end job and disillusionment, Amy worries that she won’t live the meaningful life she’s expected herself to. Cue twenty-something identity crisis. Add to…
Read MoreThe Emotions of Writing a Novel!
A little comic reality for my intense writing weekend! This is so spot on it’s scary!!!
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