Encouragement
Job: Questions Without Answers
by Mike Dellosso One of my favorite books in the Bible is the book of Job. Poor Job. He loses everything very tragically except his wife who only discourages him and tells him to “curse God and die.” Thanks, Babe. Thanks for nothing. Something that strikes me about the account is Job’s honesty and bluntness…
The Emotions of Writing a Novel!
A little comic reality for my intense writing weekend! This is so spot on it’s scary!!!
Beyond Conformity
Colossians 3:23 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. (NIV) I spent countless hours searching for a senior quote for the yearbook. Not wanting to err on such important words that would be published next to my name and be a reflection of…
The Five Stages of Writing Grief
Receiving a writing rejection can feel as if a part of your dream has died. After one such rejection last summer, I realized I was going through the stages of writing grief. When I was first told by my mentor that I should scrap my 50,000 word WIP and start over, I was in SHOCK…
Pass the Antelope, Please
Matthew 6:19-20 – Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Ranch exit. That’s never a good road…
Dare to Suck
This video kick in the butt pep talk is soooo what I need right now as I’m getting familiar with my 25,000 already written WIP and hearing the voices in my head say “this sucks!” But sucking is good! Without sucking I’d have a blank page! And in the words of my wise agent, “You…
Packing What You Need
“Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey. He took with him two of his servants and his son Isaac. When he had cut enough wood for the burnt offering, he set out for the place God had told him about.” Genesis 22:3 NIV When I was younger I thought I knew…
Quick Fix Anyone?
The other day at work I was working with a patient who’s been having some back trouble now for several years. In the middle of his exercise routine he said, “I wish there was a quick fix for this.” Quick fixes are nice, aren’t they? It would be nice if we could carry around that…
Your Black Moment: When Everything Falls Apart
As I continue on this journey of faith and publication it becomes more and more apparent that I’m the protagonist in my own story, and God is the author, moving me along my story arc as I race toward my happy ending. While there is comfort in knowing that God is the ultimate author, and…
How to Play Our Roles
Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faith fully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone…