• 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 ]

  • Apr. 6th, 2012 Book Review: The War of Art

    It’s the first Thursday of the month, so I’m over at The Write Conversation . I’m talking about Steven Pressfield’s book, The War of Art . Come by and say hello!

  • Apr. 2nd, 2012 Sawdust

    I love the smell of sawdust. One whiff and I feel like a young girl standing in the barn, holding the end of a board while my Daddy cuts it with a Skilsaw. I’m transported to a safe place to talk, to spill my troubles, to ask questions, to get answers. With each deep breath, [ read more ]

  • Mar. 26th, 2012 Mindful Mondays: Waiting to Arrive

    If you haven’t figured this out yet, I have a serious geek streak. I loved Calculus and I think Chemistry and Physics jokes are hilarious. I have several friends who make the guys on The Big Bang Theory seem normal. And if that wasn’t enough, I love fantasy and science fiction. I could watch Star Wars, Firefly, The Matrix, [ read more ]

  • Mar. 22nd, 2012 Thoughtful Thursday :: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

    I’m a big fan of digging into the Word . But I’m also a mom of three. There are some days where the only things I dig into are mounds of laundry, piles of toys, and heaps of diapers. So, am I off the hook? Does God understand? Yes and no. Does He understand? Absolutely. Am I off the hook? Absolutely [ read more ]

  • Mar. 19th, 2012 Count it all joy?

    I joined a gym last week. As I perused the group fitness schedule, I noticed a class called Intense Fit. My body said NO WAY but my brain pointed out that the handout specifically said the class was for “all levels” so it couldn’t be that bad. My body is still ticked that my brain won [ read more ]