Encouragement
Mary or Martha?
“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She…
A Small Prayer Answered … and a Story to Tell
Is it worth it? This is a question I ask myself at least once a week when it comes to writing. As I’m trying to balance family life with my call to the keyboard, I sometimes wonder if maybe I’m just a little bit selfish. Shouldn’t I be more fulfilled with my duties of caring…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right Scripture, Short Devotion “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword. As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in…
My Little Author
Timmy was all excited about entering the Reading Rainbow writing contest until we had to sit down and write a story. I’m amazed at how wonderfully put together the writing guide is. It contains everything a kid and adult needs to know about writing a story. Some of the topics cover brainstorming, characterization, setting, problem…
Tricia Goyer’s Book Party
Instead of having a book signing, Tricia Goyer had a book party. What a fun idea! Read the details here.
When Life Throws A Curve Ball
(c) Cara Putman I’m in the middle of one of those times that makes life … interesting. A time when I keep asking God if I can have my charmed Christian life back. Instead, I get to walk a path I didn’t want to and that I don’t fully understand. As I wrestle with God,…
Believe
Believe that God can do all things, and He will.Believe that you are never alone for He is always there. Believe what you need will always be supplied for it will be. Believe you are rich for you are. After all, you are His child, and He owns the universe. Believe what you ask shall…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “I the LORD do not change.” ~ Malachi 3:6a In the last year, my family has gone through a lot of change. We even just recently relocated to Maryland temporarily. It hasn’t been an easy transition. Many people tend to resist change. I’ll admit that I don’t…
Prodigal Love
The suddenly there dawns upon us the vast, entire endowment of God’s free love and forgiveness…It is this which bowls us over…frees us…transforms us. Paul Tournier Saved by Grace. Christians throw that phrase around to express their faith, but do they really know what Grace is? I’ve come to a deeper appreciation and revelation about…
Strange Dreams
Hubby and I have been watching the 3rd season of 24 on DVD. We usually watch 4-6 shows in a row, staying up way too late. If anyone has ever seen 24, you know how suspenseful they can be. A writing friend suggested I watch it to learn how to write suspense, and she was…