Letting Go
One Foot in front of the Other
Do you ever feel like the Winter Warlock in Santa Claus is coming to town? The one who is all grouchy and scary on the outside, but deep down he has a heart of gold. He masks his pain with a frozen layer of ice and snow, and reeks havoc on those around him. Yet…
You are Dulcinea, God’s Beloved
Tonight I went to see Broadway’s Don Quixote. Though I vaguely knew the story of the crazed man who fought windmills, I didn’t know God would use this story to speak to my heart. Filled with interesting and wretched characters (which completely contrast with Don Quixote’s virtues of honor, love and valiancy), the story took…
Warning: Field Trip Gripe Fest
Why are the things meant to be fun, like a field trip to the zoo, always a struggle? The idea was simple. Go to the zoo. Bring our nature journals and write a few things about the different buildings. It’d be an easy school day. Right? Not with my kids. I can’t remember how it…
I’m Getting Back to the Heart of Blogging…
That worships song about “getting back to the heart of Worship” keeps playing through my mind on the first day of this new year! I know my focus on this blog has strayed over the months, mainly because of trying to make it something it’s not supposed to be and gain the appoval of man.…
Who is Jesus?
If you spend any amount of time browsing or reading this blog you know this question is not referring to my fundamental belief that Jesus is the Son of God. So who is Jesus, to you? Is He still a tiny baby in a manger who you think about once or twice a year? Someone…
Blogger or Writer?
I have a confession to make. Okay, well it’s not actually a NEW confession because I’ve stated it here at Portrait of a Writer many times. There’s a HUGE little part of me that needs daily comments validation from you people, and I could probably delve into my dysfunctional past to tell you all the…
Battling Stress
I came across this article I did for a magazine that was never published and since the holidays are upon us, I think it’s worth a second look! Maybe I can learn a thing or two. Stress…It’s all around us. Some stress, like the situation the world is in today, is beyond our control. Other…
Validation and Blogging Awards
I admit it! I crave validation! From people! Though I know my true worth is NOT found in how many comments I get or if I am nominated or win a blog award. My validation is in Christ! The fact that He was willing to give his life for ME should be enough, right? I’d…
Throwing in the Homeschool Towel
So I did it again! I called dear ol’hubby and begged him to send the kids to school, and I think this time I mean it. I’ve battled horrible attitudes for two and a half years and things have only gotten a little better.What sparked this, you ask? My middle boy would not take his…
Blog Envy
Portrait of Letting Go, Writing, Blogging It just doesn’t matter! It just doesn’t matter! It just doesn’t matter! There, I feel better now that I’ve got my priorities straight and know that it doesn’t really matter how many people read, or comment, or link to me ! What matters is that I’m true to myself…