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2012 might not be the end of the world, but plenty of people die every year...what are you doing to share the gospel? Everytime we leave our homes we should give our agendas to the Lord, and be ready to speak boldly, to hand out tracts, to live our lives in ways that mirror Jesus to others! Be bold for Him in 2012!-
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Category Archives: Writing
Playing Catch-up…
As our fallish weather turns wintry, I’m ever thankful for the factors that make my life so blessed. A sweet family to care for, a cozy home in the country, a hard-working husband, many special friends, and my God who … Continue reading
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Mothers
I’m published! *Smile* A few months ago, Shelley Ring, my good friend and critique partner, emailed me suggesting we both submit devotionals to the Chicken Soup people. They were looking for submissions to fill their Devotional Stories for Mothers project … Continue reading
Posted in Book Recommendations, Christianity and Writing
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October Writing Retreat
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a writer’s workshop at a wonderful cabin retreat in Stark, KS with three other writers. Our gracious and sweet hostesses were authors Deborah Raney and Deborah Vogts. Here we are at the … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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Dealing With Interruptions
Check out my June article, Dealing With Interruptions, at Parenting Q&A, hot off the press! ;O) Here’s the question: I’m a stay-at-home mom, but I also freelance three days a week. Balancing parenting with my writing career is more difficult … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting and Writing
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Parenting Q & A Column
Doesn’t this sign capture the sad hilarity of what many people believe is the inevitably bumpy road of parenting? Let’s face it, there really is a crush of godless parenting advice out there, and sometimes I think the devil just … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Parenting and Writing
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May Day is Tomorrow!
I’m over at Writer…Interrupted today! Come on over and read my post, “The Crafting of a Life.” It’s a sneak peek into the obsessive-compulsive life of a writer and how important it is to actively engage in real life every … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Family Ties, Parenting and Writing
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A stopping place for your child
Today’s my Thursday at Writer…Interrupted. I’m musing about the incredibly delicate balancing act we mothers with “side-interests” face. Hope you come over there and share your thoughts too. On other fun topics, it’s about baby chick time again! And my … Continue reading
Posted in Home Schooling, Life and Writing
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Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today
A new school year always sends me into a dither…juggling fifth and third graders and a very motivated preschooler means not verra much time for moi! Not to mention the whole housekeeping OR homeschooling dilemma! But some good things have … Continue reading
Posted in Home Schooling, Homemaking and Writing
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Conflict of Passions
Are you struggling between two heart desires? Believe me, I have been there, done that and it’s not much fun. For me, it began almost three years ago. You’ll remember many posts from me on the subject of my women’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Home Schooling and Writing
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Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today
So hop on over for my musings about summer’s end…Scheduling Interruptions–Luncheon Style. Want a good recipe for all that zucchini your garden is producing? Zucchini Quiche is the best way to go…it’s easy to prepare, looks quite impressive and most … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food and Writing
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