Balance
You Want Me to Speak? But I’m a Writer…
Everyone has their calling. For as long as God deems it, mine is writing and encouraging women in their faith. Some people are gifted at doing multiple things – such as writing and speaking. I don’t enjoy speaking. Yet for whatever reasons, God seems to keep pulling me out of my comfort zone. It started…
Oh, My Aching Muscles!
After prolonged neglect, muscles tend to let us know when they are not pleased with a sudden change in activity. Surely, you have experienced this. You set a goal, gather up some motivation, and head to the gym. Thinking you can pick up right where you left off, you crank out a 60 minutes workout…
Is Balancing Your Life Possible?
I started blogging to try to find the balance between raising my family and working on my writing career. I interviewed close to a hundred moms and dads who seemed to have found that balance. Six ears later I am still searching for that balance. I’m starting to think balance is the wrong term to…
Seasons of Waiting or Excuses?
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…
Fears, Doubts and Excuses!
Seems like the internet is full of fearful, doubting, excuse making writers this week. So instead of adding to the mix, I’m going to serve up all the great posts! Writers and Doubts by James Scott Bell Writing Through Doubt by LL Hargrove The Myth of Having More Time Someday by Jody Hedlund 7 Steps…
Balancing Your Goals with Summer Fun
For some of you your summer is just starting. For others like me, it’s almost over. Last summer I went off on an amazing three week adventure and accomplished little in my home. This summer I vowed to check off several projects. But I’m finding that these projects are way too big to be completed…
The Hardest Thing About Being a Writer
“With great power, comes great responsibility.” I love that quote. I’ve used it with my children, and I’ve often reminded myself of its words, as well. When people ask me what I do, I usually say I’m a “stay at home” mom. I don’t often think of saying, “I’m a writer.” But I AM a…
Ready to run?
Around this time of year, many people have begun training for a local 5k race, a half marathon, or even a full marathon. Some think those pondering such races are crazy, and that is ok too. If you despise running, please, don’t bother. Do what you enjoy, but don’t be afraid to try something new…
Scheduling Interruptions–Luncheon Style
Here in the mid-west, school resumes in mid-August. Only six weeks left of tree frog hunts, fishing expeditions, finding treasures in the veggie garden, lake parties, cook outs and late nights spent capturing fireflies. These long summer days will grow into shorter autumn ones, as we spend more time sharpening pencils, commuting to classes and…
Don’t Ignore Your Core
Balance and power in the body stems from the core; don’t ignore it!