Just something to think about if you are a writer. And a reader. Are you painting beautiful pictures in your readers’ minds? Are the stories they read from you ones that they will smile over in years to come? Do the books you read create lovely pictures and stories you’ll be glad you read in […]
Push Yourself! But Wait!
It can be exciting to push yourself to climb higher, write more, go longer, fight harder. There’s a thrill about setting new records and going beyond what you thought you could do. You write more than you ever have before. You hiked farther and higher than you thought you could. You created that huge project […]
Are You an Auto-Corrector?
Auto-Correct. Sometimes I think the person who invented auto-correct was a brilliant person with only the desire to help and improve the lives of writers. Other times I’m convinced that whoever invented auto-correct was trying to defeat good writing, create frustration, and ensure that no one had a perfect paper. There are times when I’m […]
Never Overlook the Little Numbers
One day this summer, my 3-y-o niece was over at our house with most of her older siblings. We were all on the floor building or playing with lego and she started singing, okay, it was more like belting out, “Never overlook a little engine!” She sang that line over and over and over. And […]
And I Quote . . .
Today I’m just going to give you a quote to think about. I’ve shared it before, but it’s worth sharing again. If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking. ~Haruki Murakami What about you? Do you tend to only read what everyone else […]
Some Valentine’s Day Thoughts
I saw this a few weeks ago and, while I’ve read and heard it many times before, it struck me a little harder this time and made me think just a little more. Don’t get discouraged, He’s not done! Don’t get so focused on the problems now that you forget the glories promised. Don’t get […]
If . . .
I read a post a while back from a friend and it made me think. My thoughts went beyond what her post asked and I ended up with these questions. Perhaps they can encourage you or at least make you think. If I’m writing a story for the glory of God, can I trust Him […]
What Are You Eating?
No, I’m not turning into some sort of crazy diet person who is going to promote this, that, and the other diet that “will change your life.” Nor am I turning this blog into some food blog. (I don’t like cooking except in my books.) You can relax and keep drinking that coffee (ugh!) and […]
Tips for Valentine Love
As I was wondering and praying about what I should post, I was struck with this idea. It might be a slightly different take and version to Valentine’s Day than you are used to, but it might involve chocolates, flowers, and notes. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I tend to think of couples in […]
Not Yesterday But Today
What did you want to be yesterday that you weren’t? You look back at yesterday and wish you had been More loving More trusting More joyful More kind More helpful More encouraging More prayerfulMore patientMore faithfulMore diligent God doesn’t give us yesterday to redo, but He does give us TODAY to try again. Let me […]