Why do you write? It’s a simple question–but isn’t it the most complicated? For me, writing comes easy. I have plenty of passion and lots of ideas within it. It’s the message that gets me. What are my words trying to convey? When I write a book or blog post–what’s the point? When I first […]
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Are you a Christian writer struggling to find your focus? Do you suffer from writer’s block or struggle with finding your voice? Grab a Copy of My New eBook –it’s FREE! I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new eBook, Word Work: Applying God’s Word to Unleash the Words in You. This eBook is […]
Master Distractions and Get Things Done
Feeling distracted and overwhelmed with too many things you want to accomplish? Now you can master those distractions! Follow these 5 simple steps to find your focus and get things done.
21 Words from a Wise Guy
Who’s ready for an awesome change? That is, change without the regret? It’s easy for us to get caught up in the could have or should have mentality when traveling down memory lane. But for real change to change us, we can’t stare at the back of the room wallowing in our regret. Change requires […]
50 Reasons to Read the Bible
Reasons to Read the Bible : Are you struggling in your Bible study and wondering if it’s even worth the try? Here’s why you should read the Bible. Check out these 50 awesome reasons to read the Bible.
The 100 Startup to a Brand New You
This year I resolve to. . . I make resolutions to change myself every year. However, by the time I’ve acquired all the books, DVDs, and all the gadgets guaranteeing the big change, I’m too exhausted to start! Why do we complicate our lives with resolutions we’ll never keep? We want to break bad habits […]
Wrapped in Reality
Wrapped in Reality Throughout the year, we become ‘wrapped up’ in all sorts of situations. Our thoughts wander. Our hearts turn toward fleeting pleasures. Our minds dwell on troubles and worries and the things of life we cannot change or escape. God wrapped His Reality in flesh. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among […]
And He Will Be Called
[guest post written by Kathi Woodall] Wonderful Counselor Jesus established a plan – a course of action. He will carry it through to completion. That plan is marvelous and wonderful; however, it is also hard, difficult to understand, and beyond our power. “…establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.” Isaiah […]
5 Simple Steps to Holiday Cheer
no. 1 Set Boundaries I once read a book that changed my life forever: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life After reading it, I began to realize my inability to say no crippled many relationships and kept me from pursuing the real things that mattered. Buried […]
My Jesus Pin
My Jesus Pin Many years ago, I received a Jesus is the Reason for the Season pin for Christmas. For my first few Christmases as a new Christian, I wore it to work as a “Hey, look at me, I’m a Christian. Please ask me about my pin and I’ll tell you why you, too, […]
Just between us. . .
God incarnate. . . It’s the most difficult idea to grasp. The idea that God wrapped Himself in humble flesh and dwelt among us to be found in appearance as a man. To walk with us. To wash our feet. To be as we are. I’m often consumed by the idea of such massive love–and at […]
I Wonder. . .
[guest post written by Tina Hunt] I wonder. . . I was listening to Christmas music when the old song “I Wonder As I Wander…out under the sky…” came on. And I was reminded of times when I was a child and I would start a conversation with “I wonder…” my mother was quick to […]
But then You came
[guest post written by David Brannock] But then you came. Several Advents ago I heard a story from a sermon by Rick Ezell. As I recall the story, one day a young wife and mother snapped and ran away. She answered her husband’s frequent phone calls but wouldn’t tell him where she was. She ignored […]
While We Wait
My kids are never more concerned with the calendar than they are in December. This year it’s my younger son who’s taken on the calendar responsibility. So before heading off to school, he checks the date, counts off the days left, and announces to the family how many more days until school’s out for Christmas […]
My Background Music
The barber shop was the last place I wanted to be– and certainly the last place I’d expect to be enlightened or rejuvenated. I’d been under the weather for over a week and now struggled to fight off the last bit of sickness that settled in my throat. I could hardly speak above a whisper […]
Beyond Our Appearances
What would life be like without appearances? If skin were transparent and we could see straight through to the heart? Looks can be deceiving. And it’s impossible to see completely who we are or all that makes us tick. Beyond Our Appearances We are complex and often confusing. We say one thing and do another. For […]
Why not?
Got a dream? Feeling overwhelmed by it? What’s holding you back from your accomplishments? too busy? too young? too late? not enough time? not enough know-how? Why not? 10 Steps to Make Your Dreams Come True 1. Take Note I’m a list maker. It keeps me focused until completion. Plus, it feels great to […]