Despite the clouds sometimes, the sky is so beautiful! When I see white tufts of cotton against the backdrop of blue sky, I immediately begin to daydream and I wonder about what’s contained within. Some clouds will bring raindrops. Others will give way to sunshine. A few will bless us with silver linings (with the Lord’s help, of course.) Writing is …
Forest For the Trees
Sometimes, just like in “real life” my fictional characters can’t always see the forest for the trees. (I wonder why folks don’t just say because of all the trees, but I won’t hop down that bunny trail just now.) Have you ever watched a movie or television program only to become frustrated with a particular character? Frustrated that he or she can’t seem …
Angels Among Us
I’ve been talking a lot about “God things” lately, but it truly is a God thing how He sometimes uses the little things to get our attention. And it’s these little things that make an impression in a BIG way. Take, for example, this interesting phase of life I’m in. I’ve been writing as long as I can remember. I’ve been …
Courting Unique
When I first began polishing my book proposal toward the completion of my manuscript, I must have edited and re-edited a dozen or more times. I guess this is normal. I mean it never really occurred to me to leave it just as it was. These were the pages that would be a deciding factor in whether or not my entire manuscript would be requested …
Springing Into Action
In life, do you ever just get those crystal-clear moments that “this” is exactly what you were created to do? I’ve been experiencing a lot of those moments lately. I can’t really explain why this happens; I feel it’s totally a “God thing.” Through Divine Intervention, I think God loves to just blow us right out of the water sometimes. Be it His …
He Is Risen!
In a previous post, I spoke briefly about Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a beautiful, old town that some refer to as “The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks.” While visiting there one summer, we did as the tourists so often do and spent much of our time sightseeing. We made a special point to visit the area’s churches, one of which was the …
At Calvary
Sometimes I wonder if I’m too “preachy” in my posts. It truly isn’t my intention. I just feel that, as Christians, it’s our mission to share the message of salvation. Perhaps, there is one reading this blog post today that doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Maybe you don’t understand what it’s all about or how to ask …
Treading Water
Sometimes, do you ever just get tired of treading water? Of keeping your head above the onslaught of ocean waves lapping at your chin? Over the years, I’ve found that it’s much easier to just dive in and take a swim. Occasionally, I’ll make mistakes or bungle something, but I’ve not drown yet! That’s how it is with anything we want to be successful …
Celebrations
Usually, when we think of “celebrations,” we think of birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. We contemplate how to make such occasions special, and we may commemorate the event with a special dinner, gift, or outing. When I received the call offering me literary representation a few weeks ago, it was cause indeed to celebrate! (I spoke a little about that actual phone call in …
A Cure For What Ails Us
A few years ago, we vacationed in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eureka Springs is one of those rare gems whose beauty is unsurpassed. This quaint town has it all: breathtaking landscapes, striking, Victorian architecture, historical landmarks, arts and craft venues, museums, trolleys, and a host of friendly folks! Since “Eureka!” means, literally, “I found …