Posts by Gina Conroy
St. Patrick: Who Was He Really?
I don’t think I really started to think about St. Patrick, the man until I got married to an Irish/German/American, and had kids. Growing up, St. Patrick’s Day was all about wearing green and drinking beer. Yet, if St. Patrick was alive today, I think he’d be heartbroken over what his name has come to…
Read MoreChildren and Lent
Lent is about life, not a lifeless tradition. It’s about drawing closer to Jesus by pulling away from the things that distract us from him. It’s about reorienting lives to make more room for God. And it’s something children can participate in. Our children have practiced Lent as long as I can remember. At seven…
Read MoreSeasons of Writing and Waiting
In January, I was all set to dive into my WIP. I had just put my daughter in school full time, and I had my days mapped out by the hour. Then “I got the call.” The novella I submitted to Barbour for an anthology the week before was sold! After the shock registered, I…
Read MoreMore About the Season of Lent
I think those who are afraid of Lent don’t really understand it. Some remember the drudgery from their childhood of being forced to give up something they love. Others just don’t know what it’s about. For me, I remember the season of Lent fondly from my childhood. Giving up something I loved because I loved…
Read MoreMaking Room for God
Lent snuck up on me this year. Usually by this time I already know what I want to give up, but this year I’m clueless. I think it’s because in the last year my life has drastically changed and I’m making more room for God than ever. This time last year my morning devotions were…
Read MoreTen Reasons Why You Didn't Get Your Contest Entry in on Time
Since I was contracted in January, I’m ineligible to enter the Genesis contest, but I remember those days with fear and trepidation. Here’s to all of you who submitted on time or were planning on entering but… 10. You were too busy doing your taxes. 9. Your critique partners didn’t get your entry back to…
Read MorePersonal Sacrifice to Save Money
When the whole family sacrifices to save money, the pain is shared and maybe the mutual suffering makes it easier. But when each member has to examine their own lives and personal spending habits, that’s where the real pain comes in! There are indulgences, unnecessary things in my life that make me feel good. That…
Read MoreSacrificing to Save Money
What are you willing to sacrifice to reach your family’s goals and dreams which may include getting out of debt, saving for a new car, or a much needed vacation? Could you go without Starbucks, Dish Network, or fast food? These are the things I have contemplated giving up over the last couple of months…
Read MoreSave The Date by Jenny B. Jones
I love Jenny and her books! And Save the Date is my new elliptical read!! Keeps me on that contraption long after I’d like to quit. That’s how I know you’ll love this book! This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Save The Date Thomas Nelson (February 1, 2011) by Jenny B. Jones…
Read MoreNew Look, New Direction
It’s not perfect and for some reason when I transferred the header and some pics from the test site, they didn’t transfer, but how do you like the new blog? I’m still tweaking and drafting and trying to redefine my blog as my life is slowing changing and redefining so if you’ll bear with me,…
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