Do you remember when entertainment consisted of climbing trees, splashing in rain puddles, making blanket forts, playing hide and seek or singing name that tune? Today's entertainment is much more complex. TVs are everywhere. iPods, iPhones and iPads captivate our attention. I see the tops of heads lately, with fingers frantically moving. Public Continue Reading
Where is God When I’m Afraid?
This weekend my daughter, her best friend and I hiked through Ute Valley Park(hiking trail on the west side of Colorado Springs). Just us three girls. The views were incredible. Pine trees and aspens and scrub oak. White sandy trails, grassy fields, rock formations, and the beauty of Pikes Peak in the background. Even though we were Continue Reading
More Shame Uncovered and Laid to Rest
Have you ever had a moment when someone says something that breaks and heals your heart all at the same time? This past weekend I attended my first writer's conference in four years. I still cannot believe it's been four years since I put my writing career on hold. Wow, time moves even when I stand still. While I was there I saw a dear friend of Continue Reading
(Book Giveaway) Platform: Get Noticed in A Noisy World – Michael Hyatt
UPDATE: The randomizer picked number 9 so the winner is S. Kim Henson. Congratulations, Kim. Do you need to build a platform to move forward in your ministry or business? If so, I highly recommend the step by step book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt. Why do I care about this book? And why should you? Well I Continue Reading
Why I Am a Writer – Video
I'm home from my weekend away at a writer's conference. I'm exhausted but inspired. And I'm just in time squeeze in my entry for amazing contest for writers. (deadline Sunday, May 20th) I almost forgot. Thanks, Jeff, for an e-mail reminder this morning. If you're a writer, I encourage you to visit Jeff Goins and subscribe to his updates. Continue Reading
Prayer – Colorado Christian Writers Conference
(I'm away at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference this weekend.) Please pray for all of us writers, editors, agents, and teaching staff as we gather to learn, connect with one another and meet with the Lord. We need His leading to write. Thank you. I'm attending a book clinic, working on my book proposal and chapter sample for my Continue Reading