Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Encouragement”
In the midst of our back-to-school hustle and bustle, the rat race of school prep, clothes shopping, and various appointments, it’s easy to get lost in the “noise.” As I shopped my socks off yesterday with our teenage daughter, some thoughts crossed my mind. That mannequin needs a head. Why does every store look the same? Where are the bargains—not …
Well, here in the Ozarks we’ve had our share of rain lately. Buckets of it, in fact. You may have heard about some of the flooding. *sigh* Coupled with the latest changes in CBA fiction, this hasn’t been a banner week. It’s enough to leave us down-in-the-mouth. For those of us who write Christian fiction we’re upset and confused about …
Hello, friend! Today I wanted to do a little light housekeeping so sit back, relax, and kick your shoes off for a while. After all, wouldn’t you agree that it’s always fun when someone else does the work? Gives us a chance to pause and catch our breath. Whew! First, I wanted to mention my newsletter. If you received yours …
Yep. There they were again. Tall, regal, and practically smirking, those white-crowned devils mocked me. I slugged back a swig of coffee and marched toward the kitchen. “I guess you saw them.” “Saw what?” God love him. Didn’t he know? Didn’t hubby realize that all his hard work was for naught? That they were not only back, but they’d multiplied …
Well, I sure won’t do that again. The thought pricked my subconscious as I turned to go. I’d just shared my heart with someone who I thought would understand. Someone I trusted. Instead of identifying with where I was coming from, however, this person wounded me—crushed my spirit with careless, unkind words. Sound familiar? I think we’ve all experienced those …
Every Easter season I write a similar post. I shift gears a bit as we approach one of the holiest times of year—a time marked with tragedy and suffering, but also a time of abundant blessing and victory. This post isn’t intended to be preachy, pretentious, or holier-than-thou. Because I love you and I care about where you spend eternity, …
Friday! Friday! The best day of the week! Years ago this was the theme song of our children’s favorite teacher. Every Friday, Mrs. M (a much-adored teaching veteran) would meander down to the principal’s office, hijack the PA system, and belt out those favorite words of students and teachers alike. “Hey everyone! Know what day this is?” After the lead-in …
Feeling blah? Bored? A little down-in-the-mouth? Well, you’ve come to the right place—it’s time for your daily grin and your 60 second recharge! No need to comb your hair, brush your teeth, or put on your fancy duds. We don’t keep up with the Joneses here. Just settle back, have a swig, and take a minute to recharge. Feel a …
Wait! Don’t shake your head and say, “Nope! Not me!” Pause, take a deep breath, and let’s chat for a few minutes. Are you a writer? A creative? Someone with a passion for people? Do you like to share and encourage? See! I knew it. Today I want to talk about newsletters from a fiction writer’s perspective, but my thoughts …
When I was a teenager I loved theme park rides. Fast, high, or topsy-turvy—didn’t matter. The rush of adrenaline and the thrill of the moment trumped any reservations or fear, and I loved the heady sense of accomplishment that came afterward. Ahhh. Youth. Today I go for rides that are much tamer in comparison. I’m less inclined to tackle anything …
