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Let Freedom Ring part 1
On Sunday we attended an amazing service at a local mega church. They had advertised an “America: Return to God” patriotic service and since we’re between churches, we thought we’d go. The service was not lacking in patriotism or the spirit of God. The choir dressed in red, white and blue, belted out patriotic songs…
2006 Blog of Beauty Award
2006 Blogs of Beauty nominations are open. Be sure to visit Sallie and nominate your favorite Christian ladies’ blogs in 19 categories. Some of them include Best Biblical Exhortation Does the best job of bringing biblical truth and exhorting others to walk closely with the Lord Jesus. (Blog does not have to be exclusively a…
For All You Aspiring Writers…
Camy, my writing friend and newly contracted author is having a critique service contest. Here’s the scoop: The Story Sensei Summer Sale A writers’ summer event! From now until July 15th, I will be holding a fabulous contest for my Story Sensei critique service. I will draw the names of TWO lucky winners! They will…
Meaningful Mondays
Well, I made it 21.5 hours without turning on the computer. I decided to log on because recently we’ve been allowing our 4 year old daughter to fall asleep in our bed with the lights out while I type on the computer. Breif history. She’s always been a terrific sleeper. One story, one kiss, turn…
Silent Sabbath Sundays
I’m trying something new in the effort to curb my blogging time. I’m going dark on Sundays. Yep, you heard it right. I’m not even going to turn on my computer. Gulp. I can’t believe I just wrote that. I’ve noticed I’m slipping back into my old habits, running to the computer more than God.…
Group Blogging at WIN Writer’s of Inspirational Novels
I’m part of the ACFW’s WIN (Write’s of Inspirational novels) group writer’s blog where I’ll be blogging every Friday about writing related subjects. Check it out and don’t forget to let me know you stopped by.
Works for Me…No Messes
This week’s idea came to me last week during my AWOL Mom cleaning binge when I was cleaning out the cluttered craft closet/ pantry. With two simple ideas, I made my life a lot easier and hope it will make yours easier as well. Here’s a little before and after. Well, it occurred to me…
There’s Nothing Coy About Shirlee McCoy
Okay, forgive the lame title. I just couldn’t resist. Shirlee McCoy is a multi published inspirational author for the Love Inspired Suspense line of Steeple Hill. She is a wife, mom to four whom she homeschools and someone I’d like to be when I grow up! Photo: Giordano Photographics Welcome Shirlee! Can you tell us…
The Great Outdoors?
Just got back from a weekend of camping? So, I ask all you nature lovers. What’s so great about camping in the great outdoors? It takes half a day to pack and load the pop up camper and then two hours to set up when we get there. Factor in the ticks we have to…
One of the Reasons We Homeschool
This brought tears to my eyes. I hope it touches your soul as well. It is one of the reasons we homeschool, but you don’t have to homeschool to get it’s message.