A massive earthquake in Turkey. Another black boy murdered. The diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer. Alzheimer’s. Kidnappings. The war in Ukraine. It’s enough to keep us from watching the news. In fact, I am limiting myself to only one short news show per day. Check out the 1440.com for an alternative. Sometimes life unravels a …
Since God is timeless, it is always a sweet surprise when I discover him working—right on time. A year ago, I bought a lovely journal to add to my stash. Never enough journals for a writer, you know. This particular journal caught my eye because the cover was a quiet country scene with wildflowers and …
On my daily walk, I discovered this nest lying beside the sidewalk. Empty of eggs. Not even an errant feather left behind. Had it blown out of the tree or was Mama bird simply done with it? I gingerly picked it up and placed it back in a crook of the tree. Hoping it might …
So many people seem to be waiting. A good friend is waiting in ICU with her seriously ill husband My son is waiting for complete healing and a blood clot to dissolve Another friend’s son is waiting anxiously for a job opening My nephew is waiting for the day his bride walks down the aisle …
What is it about hope that keeps over 1900 followers checking out this blog? Why is hope so important that after almost two years, I am still writing about it? At its core, we cannot live without hope. It is the heartbeat of every future plan, the soul of every small business owner, the reason …
Words pour out of me – a torrent of expression and emotion. Stories, articles, journal rantings, blog posts. Revisions three or four times then a sending of the results to editors, publishers, agents. This is how I process grief, how I find my way through the valley and back to life. Future joy is hidden …
Several years ago, I started a vision journal. Some writers use a vision board to piece together plots for a novel or goals for the year. I prefer a journal. In my journal, I write about my visions for the future: A healthy and happy life for my son The country cottage I have always …
How can we reach deeper than the usual “thank you’s?” What does a heart of gratitude really feel like?
How can we discover those vulnerable places of honesty so we can identify the desires of the heart?