• 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 ]

  • 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 ]

  • 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!

  • 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 ]

  • 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 ]

  • 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 ]

  • 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 ]

  • 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 ]

  • Apr. 12th, 2012 Book Review :: The Reason for God by Timothy Keller

    As someone born and raised in a Christian home, married to a man who was born and raised in a Christian home, and who is currently raising my own children in a Christian home, it should come as no great surprise that my exposure to people who don’t share my faith is often limited. Add to [ read more ]

  • Apr. 9th, 2012 Sometimes I Stink

    Sometimes I stink. (Okay, I stink a lot). Hmmm…maybe I should explain…. So far this morning, I’ve served hotdogs for breakfast (don’t ask), returned the contents of the silverware drawer to their rightful homes (Emma was, er, displeased, by my removal of her art installation), and reheated my first cup of coffee in the microwave [ read more ]