Time Management Tips for Writers
This week, a few people contacted me to ask about time management when trying to finish a writing project. In fact, over the past several months, I’ve been hearing the question more and more. How do you find time to write? How do I finish my project? Tell me the secret! Since, I’ve published eight […]
A Blessing to Pray Over Someone
This morning, I send portions of Psalm 20 (written by King David before entering into battle) to a few loved ones. It functions as a beautiful prayer of blessing over people, and I thought you’d enjoy these powerful words and the parts I bolded as you pray for yourself and others this morning. May the Lord answer […]
Stay Calm. Make No Sudden Movements.
I stand quietly at the kitchen sink with all my vegetables washed and ready for slicing. I’m happy with the little grab-n-go bags of veggies that will stand ready in the fridge for school lunches. In the quiet of the kitchen, I’m listening to the fighting of teenage girls. This time, I don’t enter in. […]
Just Go Around Me
This morning, I read a sweet bumper sticker that said, “I’m retired. Just go around me.” Just go around me. I smiled as I considered this older person taking his sweet time to drive down the road. He didn’t need to rush, arrive first, win any prize, or prove himself. He’s too old for that […]
10 Gift Ideas for the Writer in Your Life
Sometimes folks ask me for my best gift ideas for writers. Here you go! Since I write for long stretches of time, I love these ten products (or variations of them) that help make the writing day wonderful. Quick list summary: amazing pens, a spiral journal, good coffee, slippers, fancy tea, nuts and dried fruit, […]
Little Acorn People: A New Craft Idea
Today a friend alerted me to these adorable photos of little acorn people from the Facebook group called, “You Need More Art in Your Life.” I just love these creative little acorn people! Feel free to check out the post on Facebook to see more photos.
The Nature of a Servant
In a workplace environment, I’ve learned to ask God what it means for me to be like Jesus who, as described best by Paul in Philippians 2:7, “made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant. . . “ In the simplest way to think about it, a servant serves others rather than herself. […]
Launching Into the Day When You Feel. . . Blah!
I wake up feeling. . . Blah! But I know what to do: I begin with the Basics: good coffee, Bible reading, oatmeal, prayer. Then I move into Advanced: I consider who I might bless. I take a brisk walk across campus. I get to work. Soon, I’m OK. I pray your day shapes up. […]
Expect a Crowd
In Psalm 142:7, we read this: “Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.” I know many of you reading this blog currently sit with a great story in your heart about how God set you free. You […]