Lillie Ammann's Blog, page 186
February 17, 2010
Scripture for First Thursday in Lent
And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. ~ Luke 9:23 (ESV)
Lord, I want to follow You, but it's so easy to get caught up in the cares and temptations of the world. Help me to put You first in my life. Empower me by the Holy Spirit to deny myself and take up my cross daily. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Posts:Scripture for the Third Tuesday in AdventScripture for the Second Sunday in AdventScripture for the Second...
February 16, 2010
Ash Wednesday and Lent
Today is Ash Wednesday , the beginning of Lent .
In my Ash Wednesday post last year, I shared that growing up in a non-liturgical church, I didn't understand Ash Wednesday or Lent. Now I appreciate this special season of penitence in preparation for Easter.
Often Christians give up something—a favorite food or activity, for example—for Lent. I am adding something—an extra daily devotion. I will be posting a short Scripture and prayer each day of Lent for my own benefit. I pray you will share...
February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day
Wishing you a Valentine's Day overflowing with love.
Related Posts:Happy New YearHappy Labor DayI Love to Write DayMerry Christmas!Guest Post at Visual Arts JunctionPowered by Contextual Related Posts
February 13, 2010
Guest Post at Visual Arts Junction
In my recent interview with Aggie Villanueva, Aggie shared a little about her experiences in self-publishing. Now she's writing a series on self-publishing at Visual Arts Junction.
I'm honored that Aggie asked me to write a guest post on finding the right editor. Even though the article is geared for self-publishing authors, writers who are seeking an editor to polish their manuscript before submitting to traditional publishers will also find helpful tips. I hope you'll stop by and say hell0.
R...
February 11, 2010
Thanks to January Commenters
Visual Arts...
February 8, 2010
Freelance Writers Appreciation Week
I read on Celeste Stewart's blog that this week is Freelance Writers Appreciation Week. She didn't give any details, and I searched for more information. Although I found several references to the second week of February being Freelance Writers Appreciation Week, there doesn't seem to be much activity or information about this event. This has been the case for the last couple of years.
So I'll do as I did in 2008 and 2009:
A big hug of appreciation to my fellow freelancers. I appreciate all...
February 5, 2010
Looking for Vets with PTSD Who Have Improved
I'm working on an exciting project with Dr. Harry Croft, a psychiatrist who has evaluated more than 3500 veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for the Veterans Administration.
Dr. Croft is writing a book to help vets with PTSD and their loved ones to understand and deal with the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of the disorder.
The book will explain what PTSD is and what the symptoms are. Dr. Croft has found that many vets don't recognize their symptoms in the clinical...
February 3, 2010
Read an E-Book Week Coming Soon
As you know if you've been around my blog for any length of time, I love e-books. I discovered e-books when my first novel was accepted by an e-publisher in 1999 and been an avid fan ever since.
Currently, I read mostly on the Kindle, but I also have an eBookwise reader that I keep to read in poor light because it's backlit. There are two reasons I prefer the Kindle:
The text size is highly adjustable. I need it quite large for comfortable reading, and I can't always get it large enough on the...February 1, 2010
Abject Terror + A Bluff = New Confidence
Lori Widmer' recent post at Words on the Page, Worthwhile Tip: Stop Apologizing , encourages writers to stop doubting themselves.
It reminded me of something totally unrelated to writing, but an event that may well have given me the self-confidence to try anything. I left a comment on Lori's post but decided to share the story here as well.
I was the first person in my family to go to college, and I was in a work-study program to help pay for my education. I was assigned to the library, and...
January 29, 2010
Interview with Aggie Villanueva
My guest today is Aggie Villanueva, author of Rightfully Mine (God's Equal Rights Amendment)
, which I reviewed in my last post. I didn't know Aggie when she contacted me to offer her book for review. Since that initial contact, however, it seems that I see her everywhere, and I've learned that she is a talented and active lady.
She's giving away an electronic copy of Rightfully Mine to a lucky commenter today so be sure to leave a comment to be entered in the drawing.
Lillie: Welcome to A...
