Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Salvation”
I once attended church with a dear, silver-bunned matron who I thought was widowed. It wasn’t until many years later I learned the truth. “Maude” (not her real name) was divorced. It happened in the late 1950’s when anything less than marital bliss wasn’t discussed. At least openly. After her divorce, Maude went on to work long hours in a laundry …
For authors, there’s a different sense of vulnerability than what there might be in other professions. As we write, we inject a certain amount of our own soul into our novels, prose, poetry, etc. We strive for transparency without being too forthright. We want to “connect,” not overwhelm. Novelists must relate to readers in clear, concise ways which denote professionalism, not detachment. Obviously, we …
You probably thought by this post’s title that I was going to talk about something completely different than what I’m actually going to touch on today. (Believe me, I debated that as I sat down to write. And just for the record, I didn’t wimp out. I’m not afraid to talk about my doctrinal beliefs, the biblical truths which I adamantly adhere to, …
The beach is one of my favorite spots. If you’re familiar a bit with this blog then you probably already know that. There’s just something about the sand, surf, and slower pace of life that draw me in. We visit a little spot along the gulf coast that’s less populated than most, so when we go, we truly are living on …
I was thinking about the day I finally received an offer of literary representation. It was truly a “mountaintop” moment! (See past post “Mountaintops.”) My hands were shaking, my knees were knocking, and I thought I was literally going to faint! Said agent and I had connected in pleasant email exchanges prior, and we’d agreed upon a specific date and time to chat by …
