I have always (mostly) tried to live my life making sure that I remain in good health. God gave me this body and I better take care of it if I want to stick around to be a grandmother some day. Which I do! Several years ago I did a Beth Moore Bible study about the tabernacle and that study helped me to realize that my body is God's tabernacle and I need to care for it properly. I cannot do God's work if I am not in the best of health. My … [Read more...]
Solitude MOMents
Sunset loveliness on my evening stroll, magnificent color all around me with the changing leaves, ...kissed by the light breeze... caught a lazy oak leaf as it twirled to the ground... stroked the growing fuzzy winter coats on my horses as they munched hay... God's gracious simple blessings for my sweet MOMents of solitude received with gratitude! If you have not slowed down ... I encourage you to do so... Life "out there" … [Read more...]
Teenage Boy Fest
Well, I did it again – I filled my home with about a dozen teen boys for the better part of a weekend! Some of my friends think I’m a bit nuts when I choose to invite droves of teenagers over. They don’t quite get why I would choose to fill my home with all the noise, the eating, the shoving, the laughter, the dirt, the smells, the in and out. They ask, “Isn’t it just too much trouble?” Yeah...it is a bit of pain, but the rewards outweigh … [Read more...]
Thank You Much
I am overwhelmed with gratitude to each of you who have voted for my book cover choices for Be The Mom! How amazing it is to me that so many would take the time to vote and share your thoughts with me! What I can tell you at this point is that the publishers are going back to the drawing board to come up with a combination of the two covers! The editors and marketers were so gracious to hear my thoughts based on all your votes and comments … [Read more...]
Book Cover Vote
I need your help moms…vote…vote…vote! (Dads can vote too!!!) I have a big decision to make – choosing the cover for my new book "Be The Mom"! Please let me know which cover you like the best, by voting for: "Blue Jeans" or "Bubbles" in the comments below. This is so cool!!! :0) Thanks in advance for your help! (Somebody pinch me!) … [Read more...]
Wordless Fall
There are days, and even sometimes weeks, where the word well runs dry. Anyone who writes knows this parched-ness and most of us fear it. For me, I sort of embrace it and recognize that during the times of dryness I am more involved in the real world and choose not to pull away. If you are a writer you know what I mean. Sometimes the pull to bury my head in words is so strong that I can be neglectful of the other joy giving things in my … [Read more...]
Oh No She Didn’t!
I have been called a lot of things in my life time...I can now add "gutwrenchingly controlling" to the list! And believe it or not, I am quite proud of that title! When my teen daughter gave it to me I winced at first, but then I decided it was a badge of honor. If you would like to get the full story join me over on FamilyMatters blog where I am guest posting! For fun, once you read the post leave a comment at FamilyMatters blog on what … [Read more...]
Six Word Challenge
This morning as I was turning the page in my Bible I zeroed in on six words and sat staring at the page. My mind filled with thoughts from my past...and my present. I became somewhat mesmerized as I contemplated what I was peering down at. I have long been amazed at how my Heavenly Father speaks to me and reveals Himself through His word. There are passages that I have been known to camp out on for quite some time as it seems a nuance is … [Read more...]
Awe
Awe... … [Read more...]
Book Title Decided
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I always knew the working title I had for my book would not remain the title as it didn't really reveal what the book was truly about. Well - Tyndale and Focus on the Family who are working together on my book project have agreed to the Title I suggested...with a bit of an add on in their subtitle. Drum roll please... The title of my book to be released in August of 2012 is... Be The Mom Subtitle: … [Read more...]
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