I’ve been on a little break from writing online. I spent a month fully focused on the book. No, I didn’t finish it, in case you were wondering. But it was a quiet peaceful break from everything online. I had a writing coach look at my table of contents and some of my chapters. A […]

To speak boldly, to be certain enough to say anything confidently used to be difficult for me. Honestly, maybe it still is at times. This might be why I am drawn to writing words down instead of saying them out loud. For me, it feels a little safer to write it down. When I write […]

Over the weekend I participated in a writers retreat. It was with the writing community, Flourish Writers, that I have been a member of for the last year and a half. A writing community is truly a blessing. I highly recommend being in one if you are writer. At the same time I was learning […]

Sometimes when I just want familiarity I put aside the shiny new things and reach for the old torn worn and written upon. This year I’ve been reading the chronological bible because this is something I’ve wanted to do for years. This bible is full of interesting historical elements blended in with the books of […]

This verse keeps going through my mind lately. The short last part, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief..” Within two breaths I say I believe, but also I don’t believe. It reminds me of James saying that blessing and cursing should not come from the same mouth. But the heart pours out of the mouth […]