writing

It’s funny how sayings stick in your head. “Be You, Bravely” was the theme for my Mother’s of Preschooler’s group (MOPS) in Dallas a few years ago and I have reflected on it a lot this week. Whether it comes through scrolling down the highlight reels of friends on Facebook …

At the beginning of this year, an email popped up in my inbox that I didn’t expect. A Christian publisher (who I greatly respect) had taken notice of one of my article’s and asked about my interest in writing a book on the topic of relationships. Anyone…

A few months ago I submitted an article for an editor to review and after clicking send, I dissected it to pieces in my mind. Feelings of doubt also washed over me…

I’m still here! I know it has been several weeks since I’ve posted. I’ve been working on a few writing projects that have taken up most of my hard-to-find spare time- a story for an upcoming Focus on the Family book (yay!), a few new articles, and a book review for my former professor, mentor, and friend…

Father God, We acknowledge that you are the giver of all good things. We live and breathe because of you. From your hands, You supply all that we need and so much more. But we confess that sometimes we are: ungrateful… unthankful…

My husband had a seminary professor tell him once that if you ever go into a church or anywhere for that matter to preach or speak that you should always first thank your audience for having you. Because the truth is that no one has to listen to you. No one has to spend an hour under your teaching…

In college and seminary, I wrote primarily for magazines. I had no idea who my readers were personally. I didn’t have a blog, Facebook, Twitter or an i-Phone. Shortly after I got married, I joined Facebook. Then after a writer’s conference in 2007, I was encouraged to start a blog. A few years later I joined Twitter for the purpose of networking with other writers and authors but I wasn’t sold on it for a while. I questioned…

Today before John’s nap we read the book I Knew You Could by Craig Dorfman. It’s a children’s book I highly recommend full of inspiration and encouragement similar to the classic, The Little Engine That Could. But I beg to say it’s even better. The words at the end rang true …

For my next blog post, I thought it would be fun to include you in the creative process. I’d love for you to write the title for me! Then, I will write my next post based on your title. If there is a certain topic you’d like for me to write …