Have you ever been involved in a car accident? What about a tornado or earthquake? There’s a breathless moment immediately after the destruction when all falls silent…nothing moves. Then the mind begins to spin, and the emotions kick in. If other people are involved, interactions unfold—good or bad. I want to talk about that split second of stillness today. That …
Author Interview–Roseanna White
I’m so excited to introduce my sweet friend, Roseanna White. This special gal endorsed my second book for me, and we’ve been long-distance friends for years. I love her passion for the Lord and her AMAZING writing skill. I have no idea how she juggles a hubby, kids, homeschooling, writing, marketing, and a hundred other things, but she’s got a genuine …
Unpredictable—the Worst Label
Probably most you know we recently adopted a dog, Theo, from our local humane shelter. Theo was our second rescue dog, a 3-year-old American bulldog mix, and he was a love. He was brought into the shelter as a stray with no history, but during his two months of observation at the shelter, he showed only a few behavioral issues …
The Reasons We Celebrate
Today is Halloween, but I’m not going to celebrate it or curse it. Most Christians have an opinion on this controversial subject, and I’ve lived on both sides. When I was in second grade, my family made the decision not to celebrate Halloween. Now, this was back in the days before “harvest parties” were PC. Only me and one other …
Embracing Eventually
When you must eat something you don’t like, do you eat it first or save it ‘til last? I’m an eat-it-first kind of gal. If I see a hard thing on the horizon, I get through it as quickly as possible. A chilly swimming pool? I dive in! Unavoidable mud puddle? I slog through! Why Ask About Eventuallys? I’ve started …
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 …