Tag Archives: stories
A Temporary Residence
Today’s devotion is by Laura Hurd from Wesleyan Publishing House’s Light from the Word . But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. (Psalm 39:7 NIV) As a newlywed, life held great promise. I was … Continue reading →
Five Minute Friday — Forward
Open mouth, insert prompt. Prior to Thursday night’s Twitter Party, Kate asked for some prompt suggestions. She received a lot of quality thoughts — Reunited, Remember, Transition, Perseverance, Resilience, Privilege, Paradox, Persistent, Perception, Obfuscate, Cry, Lament, Unity, Awaken, Brilliance, Drive-by, … Continue reading →
WKU
There is something special about a college town. There is something extra special on campus. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a Division I university, an offshoot campus, a Division III college or a private institution. They are little communities nestled … Continue reading →
Good News, Bad News … and Just News
It’s been a mixed week in my writing world. No, I haven’t penned many new words on my WIP … but I’ll get to that in a second. Let’s bring you up to date. The good news is my Christmas … Continue reading →
Woodcutters’ Observations
Today’s Words for Week come from Pesach Krauss and Morrie Goldfisher from the chapter “A Time of Trouble Is a Time To Grow” in their book, WHY ME? — Coping with Grief, Loss, and Change. I sometimes tell patients the … Continue reading →
Trusting God’s Timing
This week’s reflection is by Lynette Kittle from crosswalk.com. “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison” — Genesis 40:14 Have you ever experienced … Continue reading →
So, You Want To Write a Book
I was asked a question about what advice I would give to someone who wanted to be a writer. Simple answer: You are, you just don’t know it. I do believe everybody has a story to tell. We don’t share … Continue reading →
Aesop Fable — Oldie but Goodie
We’ll use an old and time-tested Aesop Fable as our Words for the Week. One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. … Continue reading →
Editing
One of the questions I was asked was whether professional editing was necessary. Wow. What a loaded question. The short answer is yes, yes, yes. The bigger question is who is a professional. The worst editor you could choose is … Continue reading →
The Abundant Life
Our reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter is by Deborah Meister from Living Faith, daily Catholic devotions. I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. — John 10:10 Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees, … Continue reading →
The Light 