As a writer, staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration, is a little scary, not to mention intimidating. What if the words don’t come? What happens if I’m still sitting here hours from now, waiting for the Divine Download? Will God provide that transfer of ideas and information I depend on? Life is like […]
Double Blessing
Last weekend, I gathered with friends to celebrate. We rejoiced with a beautiful young woman, her husband, and family. The couple waited for years for God to bless them with a child. Those years were filled with many ups and downs, with heartache, but also, with hope. Recently, they received word that a precious baby […]
Getting into Character
This week, my oldest grandson dressed up as Mario for character week at school. His friend dressed as Luigi, making them a “dynamic duo.” Although dressing as a character is fun for students, there is more to character than portraying video game figures. What does character mean to you? Getting into Character Actors spend hours […]
Following and Fulfilling Your Dreams
Last weekend, I taught at a writing conference. Conferees, clutching their proposals, streamed into the appointment room. Some slid in the door and plastered themselves against the wall. Others danced in, anticipation and excitement apparent on their faces. Still others bounced from one appointment table to the next like a pinball hitting obstacles, searching for […]