I was at a major roadblock on Miriam a couple of weeks ago. I had tried to blame it on interruptions and poor time management, but the truth was…I was simply terrified of trying to pour a landslide of information into a nickle-sized hole. That’s when the Lord led me to a little file tucked away on an author’s loop–a link I’ve never visited …
Writing Lesson from My Grand-Daughter
I visited my Atlanta grandkids back in June. Two of those darling grand-daughters (Emilie and Audrey) I usually see only once a year, and I swear they grow a foot each time I see them! I love their creativity and watching them grow from baby dolls to tea parties to playing school. This year, while Audie played Barbies with her little …
Give Yourself a Talking To by Renee Ann Smith
I awoke anxious and afraid almost every morning during my school-age years. Nothing traumatic had happened in my past. No one in my family had died. Two stable parents left for work every morning & returned home every night. We always had a roof over our heads & food on the table. Yet still I woke with a sick feeling …
Name Miriam’s Dog!
As many of you know, we recently added a four-legged friend to our family. We adopted Theo–a three-year-old American bulldog mix–from our local humane shelter, and he’s added a splash of joy to our lives. He’s my writing buddy, my foot-warmer, and my inspiration for a special character in the new book I’m plotting. 😀 Beginning Miriam’s Story Though Scripture doesn’t …
Just the Way You Are by Kate Hodges
She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying and she felt sorry for him. “This is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said. Ex. 2:6 Pharaoh’s daughter knew who the baby was. Maybe not specifically, but she knew he was a Hebrew. She knew she was going against the will of the Pharaoh. Defiance of rulers generally leads …
Become a Peculiar Bible Reader
Have you heard the story about the guy who suddenly noticed a terrible smell in every room of his house? It was very distinct and a smell he recognized immediately. He called his friend and said, “Someone has played a dirty trick and hidden Limburger cheese in every room of my house! I need you to come over and help …
