Posts by Gina Conroy
Why We Grow Weary in the Journey
I started on this writing journey enthusiastic, bright-eyed, and hopeful. That was six years ago. Now I’m weary, blurry-eyed, and discouraged. Why? What takes a determined person and zaps the life from her dreams? Is it the struggles we face a long the way? The obstacles we must overcome? Or is it the lack of…
Read MoreThe Easter Jelly Bean Prayer
There’s been a lot of hits on my blog lately with people searching for the Jelly Bean Prayer, so I thought I’d post it for all of my regular readers. Hopefully I can get my act together and schedule some more of our families Easter traditions. I’d love to hear how you keep Christ in…
Read MoreRooms by James Rubart
After meeting Jim Rubart and listening to him at the last ACFW conference, I’ve been waiting with great anticipation for his book Rooms to come out. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect but people were talking about it. From the cover and description I thought spooky house suspense book. It wasn’t that at all.…
Read MoreTen Reason Why You Didn't Get Your ACFW Genesis Entry in on Time
This post is in honor of sending in my Genesis entry and not impulsively checking it one more time… If you’re entering, hurry and get yours in! 10. You were too busy doing your taxes. 9. Your critique partners didn’t get your entry back to you in time. 8. You spent all your time looking…
Read MoreMy Summer Road Trip: Are You on the Route?
I’m here on a family vacation, and I’m already thinking about my summer road trip where I will spend two weeks (more if I can manage it) on the road visiting some of my favorite online friends! Jealous? Well, this has been a trip in the making for about two years. For my 40th birthday…
Read MoreBig Dreams Walking?
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about dreams and working hard to achieve them? A part of me believes whole heatedly in never giving up on your dreams, the other part of me wonders if the price is really worth it…if the realization of that dream will actually come to pass. If I have…
Read MoreHere Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs
It’s hard to believe this is the first Liz Curtis Higgs I’ve ever read, and I’m loving it! The historical setting is intriguing as is the story. The characters’ voices are distinct, and though I’ve only read a couple of chapters, I’m already wondering how things are going to fair for the characters who all…
Read MoreStart Here by Alex and Brett Harris
What they say: This highly anticipated companion to Do Hard Things is filled with stories and insights from Alex and Brett Harris and other rebelutionaries who are making a difference right where they are. Start Here is a powerful and practical guide for young people who are ready to blast past apathy and do hard…
Read MoreFlash Sideways…
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you made different choices? I’m not talking about what you wore to senior prom, but real life changing choices. I do…and I also thought about writing my own Flash Sideways both in a positive and negative light. Just to get a little more perspective…
Read MoreWhen God Leads you to the Edge of a Cliff..
“When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go, only 1 of 2 things will happen, either He’ll catch you when you fall, or He’ll teach you how to fly!” I read this in an email devotion and it got me thinking… What do I have to lose…
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