Encouragement
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “Never worship any of the gods worshiped by the people around you. ” Deuteronomy 6:14 (God’s Word) This was a major theme in the Old Testament as God handed down His instructions to the ancient Israelites. You would think it simple to avoid idol worship in that day. …
I Want Them to Say…
The other night I got to talk extensively with one of my favorite Holy Spirit friends-my sister. Since we both have families to keep up with now, that doesn’t happen as often as it used to, so we really took advantage of this time. Late into the night we talked about what God is doing…
Word Count and Counting
I’m at 17,717 words on my cozy mystery which should end up being close to 70,000. I’m making slow progress, but at least it’s progress. I took the advice of Randy Ingermanson and allowed my self to be bad. My last couple of chapters have been bad! But at least the skeleton of the story…
Getting into the Writing Groove
As I type this, I’m hoping the ceiling above me doesn’t come crashing down. Boom-da-da-boom! There are two girls in the room above, my daughters, who are dancing a jig. An Irish step dance. It’s highly addictive and they’ve been at it for hours. I think they’ve finally found their groove. Last week they attended…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:5 As I began my day, I thought it would be nice to ponder “truth” for a moment. It’s such a small word with…
Some Lessons Take Longer to Learn
Two days ago my computer crashed with 10,ooo NEW words written on my WIP, not to mention a revised synopsis. And I didn’t back up my work. You’d think I’d have learned by now, but I didn’t. I hope this is the LAST time I have to learn this lesson. I know I just need…
REVIEW: Snitch by Rene Gutteridge
Having not read Scoop, the first book in the Occupational Hazard series, I was’t sure what to expect. I only knew if Rene Gutteridge wrote it, it had to be an entertaining read. I was right! No one does quirky characters quite like Rene Gutteridge. The characters jumped off the page and into full color.…
Strateegery. Is that a word??
There is an old Saturday Night Live parody of “George Bush” debating “Al Gore” in the 2000 campaign. At the close of the debate, the candidates were each asked to sum up their positions in a single word. Al Gore said, “Lock Box.” Laughter followed. The camera closed in on Mr. Bush. “StraTEEgery!” he exclaimed,…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?” Deut. 3:24 (NAS) Do you want to shout “Halleluiah” after…
Which Jonah Are You?
“Sometimes it would be nice to just move to a desert and pray all the time. You know, just be alone with God.” That’s how my sister described being a stay-at-home mom who keeps others’ kids at her home. Now, I only have a three-year-old at home with two others in school, but I completely…