A little note about today’s post: Yesterday was hard. Really hard. Things like sicknesses, a car accident, having to cancel a long anticipated vacation, and listening to too much news all swirled together to create one heck of an internal storm. Yet, the lesson I had been planning to teach to 3 year old’s today […]
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Word Manna
Rewriting my manuscript has not been easy (Rewriting). But it has been transforming as each day I come empty handed before God and ask Him to pour His words through me. I keep thinking of the Israelites as they wandered in the desert collecting just enough manna for the day. No more, no less. Just […]
When God Asks You to Start Over (and you want to put your fingers in your ears and sing la-la-la!)
Recently, it occurred to me that I haven’t really posted much about my book or the writing process. Mostly, because I’ve been using every free second to write the book! But also because God has been using this process of book writing to prune some very deep parts of my heart. This process has exposed weaknesses […]
For the Weary Writer
A blank screen taunts you: You can’t A rejected proposal mocks you: You’re not A non-existent platform ridicules you: No one cares A deadline intimidates you: You’re just not good enough But then….. The Author of history. The Author of your story, and of every story, speaks. His words rise up from the ashes of your despair. […]
Speeches, Manuscripts and Fears! Oh My!
My son had to give a speech today in his English class. A 3-5 minute memorized speech with proper inflection, gestures, and eye contact. To my introverted introvert this assignment has felt insurmountable. He has dreaded this day all month. I am so anxious to hear how it went, and yet, truth be told, the […]