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May. 17th, 2012
Book Review :: Give them Grace – Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson
Every now and then, the title of a book speaks to me. Give them Grace – Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus is just such a book. I mean, who wouldn’t want to do this, right? The back cover copy is equally compelling. “All of us want to raise good kids. And we want to be good parents. But what exactly do we mean by… [ read more ]
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May. 14th, 2012
When You’re Tired of Cleaning Up the Mess
Motherhood has surprised me. I never imagined how much I would love to feel a tiny hand in mine, or how I would thrill when they want me—and only me. I never realized how each child would bring a whole array of new experiences—new favorites, new skills, new firsts. I never knew this level of… [ read more ]
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May. 10th, 2012
One More Time
I usually only post once a month at The Write Conversation, but this month’s topic required a two-parter! So please join me, again, at The Write Conversation where we are talking about the “essential” items every writer should take with them when they head to a writers conference. (And yes, I do consider my pillow to be essential … ) Be… [ read more ]
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May. 7th, 2012
Motherhood does not make me special
For the month of May, I’m going to be focusing on motherhood—the joys and challenges unique to this particular calling. But before I do, I want to make one thing clear. Motherhood does not make me special. I know. Mother’s Day is in six days. (For the men who read my blog—and I really appreciate that… [ read more ]
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May. 3rd, 2012
Writers Conference Essentials
It’s the first Thursday of May so I’m over at The Write Conversation . I’m talking about the essential things you need to take to a writers conference. Essentials. Like chocolate. I’d love for you to stop by and say Hi!
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May. 1st, 2012
Mindful Mondays :: Are you scared?
Do you ever find a verse in the Bible that makes you do a double-take? You read it. Then you read it again. You wonder if it really means that in the Greek or Hebrew or Aramaic or well, any language, because you just don’t see it happening. I ran across just such a verse… [ read more ]
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Apr. 26th, 2012
Book Review :: Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman
I’m a fan of a lot of things. Chocolate Watermelon A medium-rare filet mignon BLTs (Has anyone else noticed that I’m a fan of food?) Clemson Duke (yes, it is possible to like Clemson & Duke) Anyone playing for Team U.S.A. in the Olympics NCIS The Big Bang Theory (the show, not the actual theory)… [ read more ]
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Apr. 23rd, 2012
Mindful Mondays :: Rejoice Until You’re Glad
Today’s blog post was supposed to be about something different. But that was before the day ran off the rails. I had big plans for this day. Some writing, some housework, some exercise, some laundry. I even made plans to get my day off on the right foot. I went to bed a little earlier… [ read more ]
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Apr. 20th, 2012
Review and Giveway :: Writing for the Soul by Jerry B. Jenkins
I originally reviewed Writing for the Soul by Jerry B. Jenkins in August of 2010 over at The Write Conversation . I’m sharing my review with you today for one reason…I have a copy to give away! I received an additional copy recently and I’d love to see it go to someone who’s been wanting to add it to their library. You have five… [ read more ]
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Apr. 16th, 2012
Mindful Mondays :: Can You Hear Him?
On a hot August afternoon, a small miracle occurred at my house. Both of my boys were asleep. At the same time. Which is the only reason I was sitting in my recliner at 1:51 p.m. While I don’t remember what I was doing (other than that I was sitting, which may have been all… [ read more ]