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The Fault in Our Thinking
This week, I read The Fault in our Stars by John Green. My young adult daughter recommended it to me, insisting that I really needed to read the book before watching the movie. I must admit, that the book is … Continue reading
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Tagged John Green, nerd fighters, The Fault in Our Stars
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Writing Contest–The Phoenix Rattler
Attention Writers! The Phoenix Rattler is a writing contest sponsored by Christian Writers of the West, the Arizona Chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers. This year, we have some great final round judges lined up, all of whom are well … Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Ruth A. Douthitt
Several of my writer friends are doing a blog hop, where we share a little bit about our works in progress and our writing process on each other’s blogs. My first guest author is Ruth A. Douthitt, author of The Dragon Forest series. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fantasy, Middle Grade readers, mysteries, Ruth A. Douthitt, writing process
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Paid in Full
The Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference was phenomenal. I attended the non-fiction mentor track. As someone with a bachelor’s degree in English and several years’ experience in freelance writing, I thought I knew what I was doing. Under the expert … Continue reading
If Jesus Were a Mom, Like Me–Part 3: Whatever He Sees the Father Doing
If Jesus were me, He would ask God for direction. He would be responsive to God’s leading. He wouldn’t make decisions based on peer pressure or guilt. He wouldn’t cling to His own predetermined plans, the way I do. … Continue reading
Posted in Apprentices of Jesus, Jesus, Kids, Mothering, Spiritual Disciplines, Spirituality, The Kingdom of Heaven, Uncategorized
Tagged Jesus, kids, moms, Thankfulness
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If Jesus Were a Mom, Like Me–Part 2:To Everything There is a Season
In time the fever heat of summer began to abate. School started and I was blessed with several hours each day when I could commune with the Lord in silence and solitude. I could go for prayer walks in … Continue reading
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Tagged kids, Seasons of Life
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Jealousy
On the day before Thanksgiving, when we are all supposed to be reflecting back over the past year and counting our blessings, why am I writing a blog post about jealousy? Well, let’s see… Earlier this month, one writer friend … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Spirituality, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Coveteousness, Envy, Jealousy, Thankfulness
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A Tribute to C.S. Lewis
Fifty years ago today, on 22 November, 1963, C.S. Lewis departed this life to go to his true home to heaven. Though he no longer walks among us, he will never be forgotten. Here is a short story I wrote to express … Continue reading
Young Writers Workshop July 31
I will be speaking at a workshop for writers ages 12-18 on July 31 from 9:00-12:00. Here’s the webpage where you can sign up: http://www.christianwritersofthewest.com/yawriters.html We only have 20 spaces, so don’t delay! I’m really looking forward to it and … Continue reading
Like Riding a Bicycle
When I was a kid, I was the last one in my neighborhood to learn to ride a bike. It didn’t help that my first bike was about four inches too tall for me. And it really didn’t help that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bike Riding, God the Perfect Father, Women's Retreat
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