I’m about to run out the door to close on our old house. I’m still shocked. It all happened so quickly.Two weeks ago, we had an offer on our house—with a difficult negotiation. We thought we were closing Sept. 14th, just in …
One Toe Before the Big Splash
I’ve never been one of those people who can jump into a cold swimming pool. I have to ease in. First my toes, then my whole foot. Inch by inch I wade into the water, my body getting used to the temperature in small doses. …
Encouragement from the Ultimate Encourager
I’m in a Ladies Bible Study right now. It’s on encouragement. One of the things we’ve talked about is that God encourages us. Have you ever received specific encouragement from the Lord? I did. Just the other day.Wednesday …
Fret Not
The second half of Psalm 37:8 says, “Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.”I’ve been fretting a lot lately. Fretting over my daughter’s unresolved health issues (and the new one that cropped up.) Fretting over my husband’s …
Gratitude of a Humbled Heart
Another first draft completed. I’m amazed. From my teens into my early thirties, I couldn’t finish anything. Oh, a few short stories here and there, but nothing of any length. Now, in a span of six years, I’ve completed three …
A Turtle on a Highwire
I don’t do well talking about my writing. One reason: I don’t communicate well verbally. I mean, I do better when I WRITE something rather than say it. (Okay, if I write what I’m going to say, things are fine. But spontaneous …
Two Quickie Reviews
A couple of quick book reviews. (I know, they aren’t “hot off the presses” books, but I get a little behind in my reading!)It’s been several years since I’d read anything by Angela Hunt, even though I’ve always enjoyed her …
A Life Well Lived
My grandmother went to be with the Lord on Wednesday. We were happy for her—she hasn’t been the same since breaking her hip eight weeks ago—but we will miss her all the same.In thinking about her life and how it has …
With Me, It’s All or Nothing
I can hear the tangy, slightly off-key voice in my head, see the bright red lips purse around each word. Ado Annie: “With me, it’s all or nothin’. It’s all or nothin’ with me.”Actually she and Will sing that song to each …
Where’s a Writer When You Need One?
In our move, we had to switch internet providers. That meant a switch in email addresses, too. I really thought the kids would be able to keep their old addresses for awhile (they can still send and receive), but I forgot one …