Too many Christians are living in the house of fear and not in the house of love.The Ragamuffin Gospel, Brennan ManningI'm reading Manning's book again and for some reason this quote in his first chapter assaulted me. I'm guilty of living in the house of fear. I fear failing God. I fear being honest with my husband for fear of rejection.I fear my Continue Reading

Can't believe I missed the Thankful Thursday post this week. Life this week has been extra full. Full of highs and lows.I thought I'd chime in today and update you on my week. The writers conference was incredible. Staying at the Broadmoor( a five star, five diamond hotel) for two nights was a real treat. Thank God for Beth and Scoti, we split the Continue Reading

My writing buddy, Beth and her daughter Christa at her book signing. Her book Baby Changes Everything is available as Amazon.com. My writers group at the Writing for the Soul conference. Scoti, me and Beth. Thanks for visiting on Wordless Wednesday. Join in by posting photos on your blog and adding your link. Continue Reading

I'm starting another blog. Call me crazy. It will be focused on my book in progress with the working title,The Shame Factor. Please feel free to stop by. I'd love to meet new friends and hear your stories. I'm looking for women who will pray for me and who will share their experiences for my book. I don't want the book to be all about my battle. I Continue Reading

"He [God] is very patient with us when we are trying to be patient with Him."~ Elisabeth Elliott ~ When I was young, I couldn't wait to open my Christmas presents, so I peeked. Sorry, Mom. During my pregnancies, I had to know if my baby was a boy of girl, so I asked during my ultrasounds. I still hate waiting to find out if an article I submitted Continue Reading

Can't believe I missed last week's Thankful Thursday. I planned to start the year off with a bang and blog consistently, Monday through Friday. Hasn't happened so far. Good thing I don't make new year's resolutions. Instead I pick a word or phrase for the year. I will share my word tomorrow...So please check back in. I'd love to know your word of Continue Reading