Timothy J. Pruitt's Blog, page 176
December 4, 2020
December 3, 2020
The Message Of Bethlehem
The Message of Bethlehem goes beyond the inn having no room. It’s about Christ making room in His own home for you and I. His concern was not the rejection of the temporary, but the permanence of the eternal! His door is open to all who will seek new birth!
Watercolor Christmas Tree
Some times the simple decorations can be more spectacular because of the memories they cause to sparkle.
December 2, 2020
iPainting Christmas Burning Bright
I love Christmas lights. My Grandmother used to put candles in the windows. She wanted the light to shine through to those who passed by. Of course the glass and the cold caused plenty of reflection.
Which is I think, the real message of Christmas, The Light should cause plenty of reflection. This isn’t only for others to be attracted to, but as a sign to us. Is our heart clear enough to reflect on what He has done for us? Is it clear enough to show others how grateful we are for The Light they’ve shown in our lives?
When we do, we spread the warmth of God’s Love in every direction. Share your blessing, share your heart, and keep Christmas burning bright in 2020!
December 1, 2020
iPainting Virginia Winter Farm
This was from a photograph of the Ray farm in Virginia, home of some wonderful people Louie and Anna Ruth Ray. This picture was taken by their daughter Jennifer. There other daughter Marlena and I grew up together.
iPainting Nicholas Of The North
This is another iPainting completed in Procreate for Christmas, Nicholas Of The North. Happy December to everyone!
November 30, 2020
The Joy Of Adoption
The joy of adoption isn’t that adults gave purpose to a child, God did that; it’s that the child and parents fulfilled each other the way He always intended.
November 28, 2020
Sketch Cornbread
If you’re a Southerner especially, cornbread gets equal billing with the turkey. Most will also tell you, they can handle dry turkey if the dressing is good.
Writing, Drafts
Very soon you’ll have completed your first writing project, at least the rough draft. You may go through a number of drafts before the final, but here are some suggestions which may help in the process.
First, unless on a deadline, I would suggest putting your rough draft in a drawer for a few days. Distance will help you to be more objective.
Time will also work towards preventing writer’s doughnut. If not careful, as a writer, when you see gaps in your writing, your mind will patch right through them. You know what you wanted to say, and almost automatically, your brain fills in the gap. Stepping away will allow you to spot the holes easier, without mental compensation. Like a doughnut spare, it’s not real support if you don’t see the gaps.
Next I would suggest asking someone you trust, who is neither too accommodating or too critical, to read it. Explain to them, it’s a rough draft, and you’re looking for holes. I would also explain you’re not necessarily talking about grammar, but plot, storyline, and concept. You will need to do a grammar edit on the final draft.
Finally, when you read it, avoid extreme emotions either way. Some people hate everything they write, others overly appreciate their own work. The truth lies somewhere in the middle generally. Also, having an open mind helps you to improve your writing, but being overly critical of your own work is not good either.
Getting to this point means that you have put on paper a dream. You’ve written, and you’re a writer. Perhaps not published yet, but you are farther than you were just a few days ago. This should be celebrated, and remembered through the drafting process.
Editing can, at times be tedious, but you would never have gotten to editing, had you not written. Congratulations on this milestone. I want to encourage you through the next phase, it’s definitely worth it!