Encouragement
Just Go with the Flow
As I race toward a self imposed deadline, I’ll be posting some “Oldies but Goodies” on Mondays, unless inspiration hits! Be sure to read until the end for my thoughts today! Nov 26, 2006 I’m not an early riser. I covet a good night’s sleep, and I’ve been known to hit the snooze for an…
Recognizing Lies and Beating Them with Truth
If you write fiction, you may know all about crafting lies that drive your characters, but have you ever had to beat the lies in your own real-life story? As I write this, my head and heart are full of the lessons and fellowship of my first ACFW national conference. It is both a spiritual…
Friday Flashback: Ramblings with Author Ronie Kendig
Flashback Fridays: We’re taking a look at where these writing moms and dads were years ago. Up today, an interview with Ronie from April 20, 2006! Check out her website for what she’s writing today! Ronie, thanks so much for agreeing to share your life and struggles with me. I was drawn to you because…
5 Rules to Avoid Disappointments
As everyone travels back from ACFW today, I’m sure that among the highs, some of you have been hit with crushing disappointments. Maybe the editor/agent meeting didn’t go as planned, or you found yourself overwhelmed and feeling like an outsider. Know you’re not alone. I didn’t attend the conference, but I struggled with disappointments this…
Using Routines for Focused Writing
I remember hearing a story about Charles Wesley’s mom. She had a dozen or so kids in her home of various ages, personality types, and volumes. (I bet she home schooled!) This brilliant lady had a habit, every afternoon after lunch, of sitting in her rocking chair and covering her head with her apron. That signaled…
Be Still
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 I can’t even count the number of times I’ve read that verse, or heard a sermon about it, or attended a weekend retreat with that as the theme. I’ve heard it so many times, it hardly registers anymore. And if it does, it usually just…
Missed Opportunities: If Only I’d Known!
Have you ever thought about the consequences of delayed obedience? I don’t mean physical punishments, but rather missed opportunities. Blessings that could have been yours if only you’d gone for it and done what you knew you should do when you knew you should do it. There are a few things my daughter absolutely hates.…
Why I Choose Not to Care So I Can Focus
It was an innocent post. Not innocuous, mind you, but innocent. Little more than a link, really. Within minutes a storm of political debate erupted. Opinions collided on the economy, healthcare reform, Christian rights and responsibilities and elitist strongholds over mercy. Hoo, boy. This shifted my whole morning. I expected to post the link, then…
8 Ways to Revive Your Writing Mojo
I recently posted 8 Ways to Kill Your Writing Mojo. Today I want to focus on the reverse problem. What if your writing mojo is dead and you want it back? I have some ideas for that, too. Take an adventure. The first time I went to the Caribbean, I returned with a book outline, a…
