Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. This one verse can address so many anxiety issues or discouragement we have in our lives. When we’re younger, we want to be older; when we’re older, we want to be younger; […]
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Recently, I realized several things in my life crushed my plans, but what I perceived as a stop or stumbling block had actually been stepping stones to the next part of my journey. When the end of the chapter on raising my children came, I was lost. I felt like a helium balloon floating adrift
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It’s released! The first in a series for middle grade readers. The Bomb Squad joins Bryan and his three friends, Shorty, Josh, and Tim on their summertime adventures. My excitement for this book surpasses the excitement I felt when my first homeschool book went live on Amazon. Despite health issues through the summer, (I had
The excitement of publishing my middle-grade chapter book, The Bomb Squad, overwhelms me this morning. There are still a few steps to complete before the release. Each step is a new adventure (translate this, learning something new and feeling confused half the time), so my emotions are all over the map. The final edit is
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. Approximately one year ago, I made a decision to write full-time. My energies were divided between a few different projects. Eventually, I focused on one particular story to make a concentrated effort to finish. The story began with a basic framework. Then it began to take shape after pitching this story to a few
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Many years ago, there was a little girl who loved horses. She prayed for one over and over, but it never worked out. That little girl was me. After I was married, my husband and I obtained a malnourished and neglected appaloosa mare named Katie. I loved her with my whole heart, and she hated
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I received product in exchange for this post. All views and opinions reflect those of my own. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. These days it can seem hard to get your kids away from screens but sometimes it’s as simple as an invitation to grandma’s house. I know for our grandkids they’re always
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Exciting news for me this week. I moved forward in a writing contest for NYC Midnight’s 100-word challenge. To create a complete story or concept in 100 words proved to be more fun than I anticipated. The original group in the first round was over six thousand writers. The next round is down to sixteen
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A shark is an incredible predator in the ocean. They can be beautiful, sleek, and swift. They can also be terrifying, brutal, and life-crushing. The picture is one I took on our vacation to Destin, Florida. This shark was caught right off the beach where people were swimming and children playing in the shallows.
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