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July 11, 2012
Do You Trust God with Your Secret Dreams
Today I'm going to direct you to an article I wrote for MTL(More to Life), an online magazine. It'll give you a glimpse into my family's summer adventure...one that ends as we board the plane for home in the morning.
And as you read, consider your secret desires. Is God big enough? Involved enough in your life to make them happen. I'll say again, I don't know why He said yes to this dream...but
And as you read, consider your secret desires. Is God big enough? Involved enough in your life to make them happen. I'll say again, I don't know why He said yes to this dream...but
July 10, 2012
Need Summer Reading? Interview with Author Krista McGee & Giveaway
Today, I'm delighted to introduce you to my new friend, Krista McGee. When we stopped at Thomas Nelson in March, one of the books they handed my daughter was Starring Me. She inhaled the book, with lots of giggles. So I decided I, too, must read it. It was a fun read as I ran on the treadmill. Enough about that though. I'm delighted the publisher is willing to give one reader a copy of this book
July 4, 2012
Celebrating Freedom
Happy Fourth of July! I don't know about you but every day, I am so grateful to be from the United States. There are things I don't agree with (Mandatory health care), but I am always thankful that I was born and live in the United States of America. As you celebrate with family, friends and fun, I wanted to share some thoughts on freedom. What's your favorite quote or verse:
Webster's 1828
Webster's 1828
July 3, 2012
Exercise: I think I can, I think I can
I don’t know about you, but I often have grandiose dreams
about the exercise goals I can accomplish. Then reality sets in and I have to
acknowledge I am a mother of four – two of whom are small. And I don’t have a
gym membership.
Even so, physical fitness is important to me. When I don’t
find a way to wedge it into my days, I get grouchy, stressed, and depending on
the day ansty. If I’ve
about the exercise goals I can accomplish. Then reality sets in and I have to
acknowledge I am a mother of four – two of whom are small. And I don’t have a
gym membership.
Even so, physical fitness is important to me. When I don’t
find a way to wedge it into my days, I get grouchy, stressed, and depending on
the day ansty. If I’ve
July 2, 2012
E-Books: Still not convinced..
Within about a week in May I purchased a refurbished iPad2 and found myself with an iPhone (courtesy of my husband). I dutifully loaded them with the Kindle app and books determined to give reading on them a try. I love to have books with me everywhere, but when I had a Kindle, I really didn't use it. For some reason it just didn't click as an enjoyable reading experience for me.
The iPad is
The iPad is
June 29, 2012
Learning New Skills: German Anyone?
Don't ask me why...but I must have been bored because in January I decided to learn some German. This from the girl who at one time didn't want to learn any languages then took ten credits of Spanish and twenty credits of French in college...don't ask!
The kids and I have been working on it together. After lots of research we selected the Rosetta Stone program. I like it, but the immersion
The kids and I have been working on it together. After lots of research we selected the Rosetta Stone program. I like it, but the immersion
June 27, 2012
What are you reading right now?
I'm often sharing books I've read or am reading with you. Last week I read Randy Singer's Directed Verdict (Amazing legal thriller!), Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore (A YA This Present Darkness), The Girl in the Glass by the amazing Susan Meissner (FANTASTIC!!!!! and preorder it now for its September release), and First Date by Krista McGee (very fun YA with a chic lit voice.
I'm almost
I'm almost
June 25, 2012
Have I Disappeared?
What a question to ask, right?
Have I disappeared?
Am I living my life in a way that when people look at me they don't really see me? Instead, they see fruit in my life that points them straight to my Savior? That what they do see of me is offered as a sacrifice to for my King's glory?
I'm in a place right now where I am literally asking this question on a daily basis. Now I need to sit and
Have I disappeared?
Am I living my life in a way that when people look at me they don't really see me? Instead, they see fruit in my life that points them straight to my Savior? That what they do see of me is offered as a sacrifice to for my King's glory?
I'm in a place right now where I am literally asking this question on a daily basis. Now I need to sit and
June 20, 2012
Looking for a Writer's Conference? Come to ACFW
In a couple weeks I'll start one of my favorite times of the year, running first time orientation for the ACFW conference. A few years ago we realized that approximately a third of our attendees any given year were first timers. I'll never forget my first time at conference in 2005.
I went with a fellow writer from Indiana -- a gal I'd met once or twice -- yet, we became fast friends in the
I went with a fellow writer from Indiana -- a gal I'd met once or twice -- yet, we became fast friends in the
June 18, 2012
Summer Getting Long Already?
Sometimes family togetherness can get a bit smothering...so what's a family to do?
I wish I had a bullet-proof plan. I don't. But here are a few things I do...sometimes with more success than others.
1) Pray. God longs for our families to be places of peace. Which means our enemy wants the exact opposite. So be sure to pray for extra patience and grace. Need to stop and do that myself!
2)
I wish I had a bullet-proof plan. I don't. But here are a few things I do...sometimes with more success than others.
1) Pray. God longs for our families to be places of peace. Which means our enemy wants the exact opposite. So be sure to pray for extra patience and grace. Need to stop and do that myself!
2)
