Sometimes, finding one’s wings in the world, means creating distance from and within family. There are times when being close-knit can actually produce unwanted strife and the plans God has for those members can’t come to fruition while that strife remains. It doesn’t mean family ceases to care for each other, it only means thatRead More…
It is with some sadness and heaviness of heart that I come to this chapter in the book of Genesis. The first reason is found in Genesis 12:2-3 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 AndRead More…
Between Genesis chapters 10 and 11, we begin to get a sense of how civilization redeveloped following the flood. We are introduced to which sons of Noah went where and how their descendents built up the land into regions and nations. Included in all this would be the separation of the continents as we nowRead More…
(Photographer’s caption: Here the beetle is a friendly pollinator sipping nectar; however when entering human houses …. fur, skins, textiles will be readily 🙂 ) From time to time, we have carpet beetles in our home. Little round black beetles who do have wings under those shells, but seem loathe to use them. I happenedRead More…
I don’t know if this is for me, or for someone else, but Sunday, as busy as it was, seemed to have a theme running through it regarding continuing the fight because victory is found in Christ! I was sent running for a note sheet three times. At breakfast, even before I got to Church,Read More…
Taking the Book Marketing Challenge May 2014 was, by and large, a very encouraging daily part of my activities. The first week was largely confirmation of everything I’ve already been doing to build my author platform, with a few tidbits of information I’ve added to my marketing calendar. Week two was all about building yourRead More…
Well, today’s varied and disparate readings off and online have come together under one word so far: Fellowship! The first appearance was via Day 29 of T.C. Spellen’s devotional, The Waiting Room. She mentions ensuring that as Christians, we deliberately attend church and gatherings made up of other fellow believers. She reminds the reader thatRead More…
I’ve run across this concept twice now in less than 24 hours! When I was going to grade school, part of my education was spent in the ACE program. ACE is short for Accelerated Christian Education. It’s a great supervised self-study program that teaches the child not only the basics, Math, English, Social, Science, etc,Read More…
Recent discussions coupled with observations on Facebook and in the devotional I’m currently reviewing, have led to this morning’s feelings on relationship with Christ. As I type this, I am just finishing up my morning devotional quiet time, and am still feeling my Lord’s arms around me. This subject is dear to His heart asRead More…
Some of you may know that I am currently taking a free course called The Book Marketing Challenge this month. 31 days of learning various aspects of book marketing and promotion. The first week had been about building your platform, covering such things as having a Facebook author page, being on Goodreads and Shelfari, havingRead More…