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 …
Going For Broke
I’ve always been a “go for broke” kind of person. In other words, I believe anything that’s worth doing is worth doing well. I think when we’re younger, we tend to hang back a bit because of fear. Not just reluctance–fear. Fear of rejection. Fear of peer perceptions. And maybe, as odd as it sounds, even fear of success. In …
Signs of the Times
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, …
Is it Possible?
In a society where we’re continually bombarded with bad news and negativity, it can sometimes be difficult to keep a positive perspective about things. Today, especially, I think we have to be cautious about these influences or our lives can become one big melting pot of worry. Worry turns to fear, and the fear in turn can be paralyzing. I don’t bury my head …
Going Coastal
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 Love You, Nana…This One's For You
For many, today is bittersweet. While some will spend this Memorial Day visiting with friends and family, or perhaps, catching up on some household chores or some much-needed R and R, still others will make their annual trek to cemeteries near and far where their loved ones’ earthly remains are laid to rest. For some, the loss may be quite fresh and the grief almost …
Keep Smilin'
For those of you who have ever gone through difficulties in life, you know how hard it can be to keep smilin’ at times. Occasionally, life throws us some nasty curve balls. Some may experience family drama, trauma, divorce, or illness. Dreams may be put on hold, aspirations shelved for the time being, and goals sidelined. Even the most positive person can …
Going the Distance
It seems that today it’s quite fashionable to “do whatever feels good” and “live for the moment.” Wouldn’t be a pleasant change of pace if people were to do what is right, and instead of living for the moment, how about “seizing” the moment? (Big difference in semantics there.) In a society where we have defined “it’s all about me,” …
Mountaintops
Do you ever wonder why it is that sometimes we experience more “valleys” than “mountaintops” in life? A few more thorns, perhaps, than roses? I believe the lull between the two are periods of growth, or “seasoning,” as some people call it. In order to fully appreciate joy, we must first walk the lonesome roads of heartache I think. The sudden …
A Nation Blessed
I was thanking God today for many things: Jesus, family, the freedom to worship, this great nation we live in. Something as simple as writing this is a freedom I don’t take lightly either. Freedom of speech to a writer is like having oxygen to breathe. I try to write responsibly with vision and purpose and with the Great Commission …