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For many, the Christmas season is a difficult one. The hurting have perfected their smiles and cued the proper phrases. Facades are in place and sorrows safely tucked away. Memories are tamped down, snuffed out, and extinguished until it’s deemed appropriate to resurrect the past. (After all, Christmas is a happy time and it wouldn’t be fair to rain on someone else’s holiday.) …
I love nostalgia. I think it’s because it calls to mind homespun values and simpler times. A few decades ago, the family was the heart of the home. Sundays were reserved for worship, neighbors helped neighbors, and tradition held meaning. We were less concerned with keeping up with the Joneses and more interested in the result of due diligence. We …
Over the past 20 years or so, Christian fiction has evolved. No longer do we dance around delicate issues or insinuate difficulties; Today, we broach sensitive topics with truth, finesse, and grace. Christian authors recognize that in a world of heartache and suffering, our readers long to identify with others who have walked the same road or with those who share …
8. Adequate rest/power naps.(I’m working on this one myself.) 9. Write, draw, paint, or do something artistic. Just-for-fun activities nurture our soul. 10. Meditate on scripture. So much great meat in God’s word (and it never returns void!) ****** Do you think commercialism adds to our stress level during the holiday season? What ways do you …
By now, your preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday are probably well under way. Turkeys are thawing, pies are baking, and perhaps, your dinner table has already been set. At our house, we’re gearing up for three–yes, three–Thanksgiving celebrations. By the time this holiday ends, I’ll need to do some serious exercising. For now, though, I’m going to love on my …
As a small child, I loved combing the hills and hollows of the Ozarks. It seemed like everywhere I turned there was a grand adventure waiting to happen. Often, we’d pile in the family car and strike out on the endless drive to nowhere. “Sunday drives” are less common now, but when I was a little girl, they were the order …
I’m a sucker for old movies. One of my favorites is Peyton Place, an oldie from the late 1950’s. Considered very risqué at the time, Peyton Place had it all: scandal, alcoholism, murder, and moral dilemmas. Not my typical fare, and perhaps somewhat cheesy by today’s standards, this is a classic example of superb storytelling. The film is narrated by “Allison …
What draws you to certain people? Is it a smile? A cheerful heart? An open demeanor? Is it that “indefinable something” that you can’t quite put your finger on? As you navigate through life, are you drawn to those who exude warmth and availability or do you prefer personalities that are a little more on the…um…chilly side? I think most …
Writers often find other writers’ styles intriguing. We marvel at their creative flair. Their tenacity inspires us. We’re impressed by their God-given ability. Often, we catch ourselves wondering why it seems so easy for them to connect the dots when we’re lost between scribbles. Why is it that some writers’ words seem to burst forth with color and finesse while ours tremble on …
I’ve always been a lover of the underdog. Social class holds no bearing. I cheer for the less fortunate. I’d rather encourage than cast aspersions. I believe my tendency to root for society’s “forgotten” influenced my decision to enter a helping profession many years ago. Seeing the invisible without regard to who they were, where they’d come from, or where others …
