Beauty In Simple Things

Ducks at Lake Honor on the College of the Ozarks campus

This morning as I focused on my WIP, I contemplated the beauty in simple things.

The novels I write are about simple, ordinary people.

I create everyday folks, but with complexities of their own.  I write about small town life, day-to-day living, and the quest for happiness.  My characters learn as I do, finding joy in quiet blessings, heartfelt prayer, and a relationship with Christ.

Romance is a key element in my stories, but the heart of my novels is the message of Christ. I write about the journey my characters travel as they search for God’s will in their lives.

In a previous post, I explained why I write Christian fiction.  I love to add romance to the mix because I am a huge romantic at heart!  I also want to honor God through my work and point others to Him.

I get a real charge from seeing the beauty in everyday things—a child’s smile, the sparkle of newfound love, a sunset in summertime.

The real tragedy is when we grow complacent about simple things.

It’s my prayer I never do.

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A question for you to ponder… 

What simple things do you find beauty in?

Blessings Always,