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Project ADD? Why It’s So Hard to Finish
Is there such a thing as project ADD? If so, I’ve got it! Probably had it all my life. I remember when I was little my mom saying I always start things, but never finish them. I see that in my adult life now as I look in my office with piles of writing and…
It’s Not About Me
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I fell to my knees at the foot of the hotel room bed, weeping. Lord, why did you bring me here? Why did I…
Capture Senior Memories this Holiday
by Mary Anne Benedetto It seems as though we were just in the midst of the heat of summer with its tornado and hurricane warnings, floods, and humidity so thick it sometimes felt like you could chop it with a machete. Now here we are rapidly approaching the holiday season! Whether you are celebrating by…
Speak No Evil
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 I am often guilty of forgetting this verse. Or worse, choosing to ignore it. As one who…
A Bumpy, Humbling, and Exhilarating Slog toward Publication
by Elizabeth Camden My road to publication was long and bumpy. I daydreamed about my first manuscript for years before I got up the courage to start writing. I honed and polished it to a diamond-bright shine. It was exactly the kind of novel I adored reading and I considered it a masterpiece. I sent…
Beating the Bugs During Cold and Flu Season
by Brandy Heineman No one likes being sick over the holidays, so it’s time for a round-up of popular tactics to beat colds and flu. Which remedies actually help if you do get sick? One caveat: always discuss treatments and therapies with your doctor first! Staying Healthy Take a multivitamin? As their fine-print labels declare, multivitamins and…
The Pumpkin Gospel
The Pumpkin Gospel Open with prayer and share “Every Halloween, people carve pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns. We’re going to carve a pumpkin too, but our pumpkin is going to teach us about the Gospel and God’s promise of heaven. Theme: We become a new creation when Jesus comes into our hearts. Supplies: Pumpkin, large bowl, newspapers, sharp…
Monster Mash Continues… Join Us!
Great Discussions, Book Giveaways, Cool Authors, New Friends! https://www.facebook.com/groups/Monstermashbookparty/
Monster Mash Book Bash Happening NOW!
Today is the day!! The schedule is posted so join us for three days of discussions, book giveaways and fun! This diverse group of authors will be sharing their books and thoughts on the “Monsters” in our lives and what we can do to draw them out into the light. The books range from cozy mysteries…
The Perfect Blog: Setting Your Words Free
It’s Monday. The day I’m supposed to blog. And I have some GREAT posts in my draft folder. I’m really excited for you to read them, eventually. Unfortunately, they’re doing you and me no good sitting in my draft folder half finished. So what is it going to take to set them free? Schedule Time to…