During one of my many clean-out sessions of the past year, I stopped for a few minutes to flip through a little book I haven’t paid much attention to in a long time: Work from Home Moms’ Devotions to Go. It’s my first devotional book, the one that allowed me the privilege of saying I’m… Continue reading Happy book birthday to Work from Home Moms’ Devotions to Go
Category: Writing life
‘I Love Words’ for Word Nerd Day
January 9 was Word Nerd Day, so today’s post shares a little fun in honor of that (because it’s almost as great in my word world as National I Love to Write Day in November). Years ago, I participated in Career Day at our kids’ elementary school several times. I tried to change things up… Continue reading ‘I Love Words’ for Word Nerd Day
5 things I’m thankful for from 2020
And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. (1 Chronicles 29:13 ESV) If I heard it said once, it seems like I heard it a thousand times: 2020 was “unprecedented,” a “year like no other,” a year of “pivoting.” Yes, it was a year of challenges, fear, and frustration. I even… Continue reading 5 things I’m thankful for from 2020
Iron sharpening iron … in a writer’s contest world
Creativity takes courage. Henri Matisse was right about that. Whatever form it might take -- art, music, writing, design -- sharing the "baby" of your creative soul is scary and humbling and sometimes downright humiliating. I've experienced all three (and more) with my writing. Sharing what you've created is not for the faint of heart… Continue reading Iron sharpening iron … in a writer’s contest world
