Faith
When You Just Don’t Fit the Market
I’ve never felt like I fit. Growing up in the 70s and 80s on Long Island, New York, I didn’t know anyone whose parents (or grandparents) were divorced except mine. I didn’t know any other kids who had to visit their dad on the weekend instead of doing fun stuff with friends. And I didn’t…
Writer’s Block, Now What?
Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others. For, “Who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. ~1 Corinthians 2:15-16 Writer’s block, now that is an interruption of great difficulty for…
His Love for Us Never Ends
I remember the day in the middle of the week, the Holy Spirit tugged at my heart. It invited me to take a break and spend some time with Jesus after a stressful day of school. I couldn’t let this invitation go. I desired to speak to Him. Once I got home, I set my…
Welcome to Soul Searching Sundays!
I love a good alliteration! I also love my down time. Quiet time when it’s just me and God reflecting on life and how I fit into the big picture. Starting today, Sundays here at Writer…Interrupted will be devoted to soul searching posts. Devotionals or psalms from ordinary people like you and me, who many…
Lumpy Writing
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ Isaiah 45:9 NLT Her fingers quiver as she types the web address. One…
Foster Care: A Life Changing Interruption
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. ~James 1:27 (NLT) I was late turning in my article this month. I mean really late. My mind has been in many other places. I cannot believe…
Interview with Writing Mom Roma Downey and Giveaway
I had the privilege to interview Roma Downey and ask her questions about her life as a busy professional and mom and about her faith. Roma Downey is an actress, author, and producer. Born and raised in Ireland, Roma is This summer, she was on the Hallmark Channel starring in the TV movie “Keeping up…
Roma Downey’s Little Angels Giveaway
Discover the joy of learning and friendship with a heavenly new collection! From Executive Producer Roma Downey (“Touched by an Angel”) and Writer Phil Lollar (“Adventures in Odyssey”) comes the much-anticipated faith-based educational series, LITTLE ANGELS, soaring onto DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Review: Little Angels is a sweet educational preschool series that…
Dealing with a Launch Party that Feels Out of Control
Last night, my nine year old daughter came out of her bed to tell me something. Which isn’t uncommon with my little bed time procrastinator, but this time she had a silly smile on her face and told me she heard my book on the radio. At first I didn’t believe her, but her smile…
Who Does Your Resolution Serve?
How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up? I’ve never been much for sweeping changes at the start of a new year, and I have faltered on many more resolutions than I’ve kept. If I wasn’t discouraged by goals a sight loftier than my commitment, then I was forgetting my hasty decision to jettison a…