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Of Heaven and Earth
“Acknowledge and take to HEART this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.” Deuteronomy 4:39 Or as it says in The Way (The Living Bible I received in 1976): “This is your wonderful thought for the day: Jehovah is God both in heaven and down here upon the earth; and …
And the Wait Begins …
It’s the season for waiting… Waiting for Thanksgiving, Day-after-Thanksgiving Shopping, Christmas… But for writers, we have a different kind of waiting. Many of us have recently returned from writing conferences full of good news that proposal / chapters / full manuscripts have been requested. We’ve spent days, weeks, months perfecting our works so that the agents / editors see us …
Novel Anticipation – November 2012, Plus Contest
If you’re looking for intense thrillers/suspense/espionage/cop dramas, then have I’ve got titles for you! New novels by seasoned authors Vince Flynn and Michael Connelly, and a sophomore offering from M.K. Gilroy. To appease the appetites of the romance reader, I do have one book to recommend for you too. Plus a book giveaway! So, if you’re making your Christmas list …
Running in Place
“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 4:29 One problem with the word “exercise” is that we associate it with “work.” It’s work to run on a treadmill, lift weights, do sit ups, etc. And while there is …
Hot Dish Thursday
What’s a hot dish you ask? Well, if you’re asking that question, you likely don’t live in Minnesota where hot dishes are a staple at all potlucks and many family dinners. A hot dish is created by using a mish-mash of ingredients. Cream of xxxx soups are often involved, as is hamburger, noodles, chicken, rice, veggies, tuna … well, you …
Meeting the Mysterious Kav
Over at the group blog, Inkspirational Messages, I’ve been greatly blessed to work with several gifted authors one of whom is known to us all as *Kav*. She has the daunting responsibility of winding up our bi-weekly topic, and she always does it with flair. Kav is an amazingly gifted author. One week she’ll have us in stitches, the next …
Put One Foot in Front of the Other
“Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the Lord.” Exodus 28:29 Just start. Make a decision and Go. Put one foot forward, then the other. The most difficult part is beginning. I know, you’re too busy. I understand. So …
1987 World Series Win – Now that’s a birthday present!
1987 was one of those unforgettable years for me; here are a few of the highlights: April–I became an aunt for the first time. August 8–I got married to Marvin! And we’re still very happily married. 😀 October 25–Armed with our Homer Hankies, we watched our Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the World Series! On my golden …
Novel Recommendation: The Restorer’s Journey-Expanded Edition
One of the sweetest benefits of being a writer is getting to know other authors, and one of the dearest people I’ve met on my writing journey is Sharon Hinck. Not only is Sharon a gifted storyteller, but she also excels at teaching, mentoring other authors. I admire her joy for God and aspire toward that same joy. I’m blessed …