Since I published my first book in 2021, I’ve been following a timeline that I created for myself. My plan included authoring four more books to create a middle-grade series. (I’ve published two more so far.) Then finish the contemporary young adult novel that is in rough draft. Yet, project after project has slipped behind […]
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Life has been busy around here. Puppies, church, grandchildren’s archery tourney, writing, and normal life have kept me hurrying through prayer and Bible reading. I’ve been praying, but at times it’s felt like I was only going through the motions. In my normal routine, while I’m spraying my hair, I clear the counter and wipe
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Like most of the country, we’ve had lots of snow. Then the bitter cold set in, keeping the white stuff around for a while. It looks beautiful out our back window. The woods and fields are picturesque with whitetail deer leaving trails and bedding down near our house. I’ve kept busy writing my devotional, which
Some of our best qualities can also be our worst attributes. During a job interview, one question asked what I considered my best quality. I told them I was a determined person with the ability to stick with a project. Then they asked me about my worst quality. I had to laugh. My worst quality
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Every spring presents new challenges and changes around our place. This year, we decided the old deck needed to be replaced. It’s sad to see the old one be demolished after so many years of enjoyment: birthday parties, family reunions, summer afternoon lounging, visiting with friends and family, and so many other activities we’ve enjoyed
Is anyone else ready for spring? If you live where the seasons change, this is the worst time of year. It’s almost warm but still chilly. The first shoots of spring flowers are popping up, and they may still be covered in snow. This time of year is hard on teachers because children feel restless,
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When we think about what we love, it usually brings a smile to our faces. People, places, pets, good food, and a multitude of other things are what we say we love. Our lives are also filled with things we look forward to doing. We might love a sports team or fishing. All of these
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I don’t remember a time in my life when I couldn’t read. Books have played a huge role in shaping me into the person I am today. I can still remember stories I read as a child, and that was a minute or two ago. Since I’ve always loved reading, it’s only natural that I’d
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I began writing in my early teens. I might write a short story or poem in one afternoon. Done. Finished. I would recopy it into a hard-cover notebook in my best handwriting. The idea of a rough draft wasn’t something I understood. The idea, thoughts, and then writing were the end for me. When I
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For The LOVE Of READING, Giveaway Hop runs February 1, 12:00 am ET, through February 28, 11:59 pm ET! All bloggers are invited to join us for this event with a bookish theme and no prize minimum! Theme Details: Book-ish, Books, Reader’s Gifts, Gift Cards For a giveaway hop, each site must have its own giveaway; no Group Giveaways; your giveaway
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