I told you folks to enter the Starbucks contest! Just because I stacked the ballot box didn’t mean you didn’t have a shot. Well, I won! (Thanks Bethany). Now I have to figure out how to order. Someone is going to need to help me. I’ve only ordered at Starbucks once and I felt like … Read More
Okay, confession time! One of my biggest struggles is discontentment. I find it difficult to go to other people’s homes because I always come home feeling bad about my own. In truth, I love my house. It’s got character, it’s got space, it’s got a nice layout and it has a MASSIVE backyard. I know … Read More
Since our local schools are just letting out for summer, I decided to dedicate this week’s Friday Book Pick to more summer reading suggestions for kids. A few weeks ago I lined out three series that I recommend for different age groups. This week, I’m adding another series for young girls, Sisters in Time put … Read More
My kids are out for summer and so that means making plans. A few days of lazy fun is nice, but then I start hearing those annoying words, “Mom, I’m bored.” It always annoys them when I answer, “Nice to meet you Bored, I’m Mom.” I know, I know — do not exasperate your children. … Read More
Have you ever sat back and listened to your church sing? I mean, really listened? This past Sunday, I did just that. I closed my eyes and listened. It was gorgeous. I don’t mean the worship team — of course they were amazing, they always are. But this time, I listened to the people sing. … Read More
For all the writers out there, or if you are just interested in the process… here are a few quotes to brighten your writing day. (Please excuse the language). Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. ~E.L. Doctorow Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the … Read More
This post is for all you writers, writer-wannabes and those just interested in the process. Lots of folks have been asking me about my progress on Shaken. Well, I have to say it’s been a bit of a dance lately. Two steps forward and one step back. I am trying to follow recommendations made by … Read More
This week for my Friday Book Pick, I’m recommending Robin Jones Gunn‘s Waterfalls. It is book number six of the eight part Glenbrooke series. I have not read the others in the series, but I thoroughly loved Waterfalls. All of the Glenbrooke books take place in the fictional community of Glenbrooke, Oregon. Being an Oregonian … Read More
I guess I was too traumatized by the “spider incident” to get a blog post written yesterday. Or maybe life just got in the way! Today I want to share about a bible verse that keeps popping up in my life lately. Do you ever have that happen? It always makes me wonder if God … Read More
Okay, I’ve never actually seen the movie Psycho, so all I know about it is that it has a terrifying shower scene. I had my own terrifying shower scene this morning. Want to hear the story? I’m sure it rivals the movie. 🙂 I had just stepped into the shower for a refreshing morning wake-up … Read More