Ruth Everhart's Blog, page 46
November 21, 2013
The Art of Escape, a Novel
I appreciate a reality check. That’s why my writing groups have been so important to me over the years. They offer support and guidance, but most of all a dose of reality. Does this character work? Have I lost my … Continue reading →
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November 19, 2013
A Lincoln Roundup for the Gettysburg Anniversary
On this anniversary of Lincoln’s delivery of the Gettysburg address, I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my blogposts about Lincoln. He’s been a favorite subject of mine through the years . . . . My husband … Continue reading →
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Some Lincoln Posts for the Gettysburg Anniversary
On this anniversary of Lincoln’s delivery of the Gettysburg address, I thought it would be fun to revisit some of my blogposts about Lincoln. He’s been a favorite subject of mine through the years . . . . My husband … Continue reading →
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November 18, 2013
Announcing Happy News!
I invite you to celebrate with me! The Louisville Institute has awarded me a Pastoral Study Project grant. The purpose of the grant is to support a book project which is tentatively titled: Laying Hands: Boundary Violations in Church. I’m … Continue reading →
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November 16, 2013
Send a Signed Copy of “Chasing the Divine”
I’d like to make it super-easy for you to give personalized, signed copies of my book, Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land, as gifts this holiday season. Here’s the plan . . . YOU: send a note with what you’d … Continue reading →
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November 15, 2013
A Palestinian Christian Urges Us to “Wage Peace”
I think it’s important for followers of Jesus to stop and listen to the voices of Palestinian Christians. They continue to live in the land of Jesus, amid complicated realities that constantly urge them to war. Yet these leaders urge us … Continue reading →
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November 14, 2013
Bullies in Church
Seth Godin had a great blog entry today called Bullying is Theft. Please read it. If you’re a church person, think about how this applies to your church. Godin compares bullying to theft (he uses laptops as an example) and … Continue reading →
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November 13, 2013
CryptoLocker . . . Crap!
This was my first Veterans Day working for the Military Chaplains Association. There were activities all weekend — a program at the National Cathedral, a breakfast at the White House, a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, and a meeting of … Continue reading →
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November 10, 2013
Sitting In My Chair
My book-signing table was at the very front of the Books-A-Million store, so at first I felt self-conscious, sitting so conspicuously with my books. Then I realized I had a front row seat to life at the mall, more observing … Continue reading →
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November 8, 2013
Book Signing at Dulles Town Center, Books-A-Million Today
If you live in the DC area and plan to do a bit of shopping tomorrow, I invite you to stop by the Books-A-Million at Dulles Town Center between 1:00-3:00. (near Macy’s, upper floor) Books-A-Million, Dulles Town Center … Continue reading →
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