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THE TALK

Reposted from May 2004 Disclaimer: This post bares it all. Well, at least all of what went on and what was said when we had THE TALK with our oldest several years ago. There’s two things I’ve dreaded as a parent so far. One is potty training (three down , one to go) and the…

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Playing House

Grace got a new Belle and baby Belle doll today and while playing I heard this: Grace as the Prince: Okay, Ariel and Belle. I will choose who I will marry, and then I’ll get to see you butt naked. I choose you, Belle. Grace as Belle: Oh, I knew you would choose me. And…

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What I’ve Learned While NOT Writing

Ten months ago I placed my writing on the altar, realizing that publication had consumed my life and my writing had become an idol. Giving up writing was one of the most painful things I’ve had to do, but I embarked on this not writing journey, without knowing the path God would lead me down.…

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Carnival of Christian Writers Need Submissions

The Carnival is just around the corner and we need YOUR WRITING Submissions. Go here for the guidelines and submission forms. The submission deadline is Saturday the 27th.

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Mid-Week Motivation

Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” ~ Colossians 1:9 Part of growing in our relationship with Christ is…

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New Contributor

Welcome Marcus Goodyear to Writer…Interrupter’s Monday column. Many thanks to Cindy Green who filled the spot for many months and is needing a little hiatus! You can welcome Marcus by reading his wonderful post for this month on Five Writing Tips Dad (or Mom.)

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How to pitch

Before I talk about how to pitch (and I don’t mean a baseball), I would like to invite people to visit my blog and sign up for an opportunity to win a free book by Susan May Warren called Reclaiming Nick. I will be posting an interview by her on Wednesday. Margaret’s blog link One…

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Portriat of Faith “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight; “and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.”²”…

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Who is Jesus?

If you spend anytime reading my blog, I hope you know this question is not referring to my fundamental belief that Jesus is the Son of God. So who is Jesus, to you? Is He still a tiny baby in a manger who you think about once or twice a year? Someone you pray to…

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10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Parenting

1. Don’t believe you’ll exercise and drop the weight when your six weeks recovery time is up. You’ll be too exhausted to get up off the couch and your crying baby will want to be held all the time. Though if you put on a infant carrier, he makes a great weight for squats! 2.…

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