“This is the day which the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24 NASB) For months now, my husband and I have been starting our mornings by speaking aloud Psalm 118:24. Doing so gives me hope. In Your Words: What renews your hope? On Sunday I’m selecting — with the help of …
In Others’ Words: Creativity
I’ve followed a few hunches in my life … sometimes I’ve walked through an open door and sometimes I’ve walked right into a brick wall. But at least I was moving forward, right? I love the idea of intertwining a hunch with creativity — splashing that “Maybe this will work” feeling with a bit of red and blue and purple …
In Others’ Words: You Are Here
Anybody else ever want a do-over? Anybody else wish there was a rewind button on life, just so you could go back five, maybe ten, seconds and make a different choice? (They worked that do-over concept into the movie Galaxy Quest, but the rewind button had a fancy name: Omega 13.) But I digress. Reality is, we rarely, if ever, …
In Others’ Words: Just Do It
I know why I’m supposed to do the right thing — really, I do. But sometimes, Mark Twain just puts a huge grin on my face — and today, I wanted to pass it on to you. In Your Words: Have you been gratified or astonished lately by someone doing the right thing?
In Others’ Words: Make a Mark
So often we talk about yesterday. And really, while we can savor the past … or learn from the past … there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, we can do to change the past. And so often we talk about tomorrow. And really, while we can plan or dream or “what if” our way all the way through the next 24 hours, …
In Others’ Words: Dreams
I know what you’re thinking: This is not the first time I’ve posted about dreams. You’re right. And it won’t be the last. Dreams add an almost magical depth and breadth to life. And when your dream is prayed over and blessed by God, it is eternally expanded. Add the necessary perseverance and you may one day embrace a dream …
In Others’ Words: Laughter of Friends
Lest you think I’m a diva — or that my office is in the Colorado wide open spaces — let me explain the above photo: Where: Ute Park, about 10 minutes from my house When: 8:30 AM on a cold, windy, ultimately rainy, Saturday morning in December 2012 Why: Authors need to update their pro photo every two to three years. …
In Others’ Words: Strength
I used to hate change. I was all about things staying the same. Me. The people around me. Life in general — and in specific. I’d grit my teeth, close my eyes, dig my heels in … pick your clichéd reaction to change and I did it. Things staying the same seemed safe. I felt safe. I felt strong. It took longer …
Giveaway: 4 Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of Catch a Falling Star
This time last year, I was a debut-novelist-in-waiting, counting the days for the release of Wish You Were Here. Now I’m anticipating the release of Catch a Falling Star on May 7, 2013. To celebrate novel #2, I’m hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway. During the next four weeks, you’ll have the chance to win four Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) of Catch a …
In Others’ Words: Boxes (& Advanced Reader Copies of Catch a Falling Star Contest!)
Do you have any unpacking to do? I know, I know. It’s Monday. You probably have a slew of things to do and unpacking a box wasn’t anywhere on the list. Besides, you’re not even certain where you stuck that box labeled “DREAMS.” Or maybe you do. Maybe it’s sitting right there . . . and you’re thinking: Do I? …