I am told by those close to me that I always go through the same process when I’m writing a new book. It always starts with doubt and fear. Whatever made me think I could write anything, let alone a novel? I know I’m not alone in this. Other writer friends feel the same way. …
Does anyone else out there have a problem with having their picture taken? If I was Angelina Jolie, I’d be smiling at the paparazzi, too – or Betty White before she gets hit by the football player. I’m not either, and I’d rather be behind the camera than in front of it. I confess. The …
Our church women gathered on Saturday to take classes in “the lost arts”: tie dye, knitting, quilting, ornament making, cooking (raviolis and bread – from scratch!), make up, picture framing, pressed-flower cards. I took knitting. We have several experts in our congregation who make everything from blankets to sweaters, baby booties to stylish hats and …
My husband had knee replacement surgery on January 3. I moved into a small hotel within six blocks of the hospital so that I could walk there and spend time with him every day. The surgery was on schedule and went well. The nurses had him up and walking the first day. The physical therapist …
Rick always knows when I’m getting antsy to begin writing again. He can sense the inner tension in me, the restlessness. Maybe I get a twitch or something. Maybe I grind my teeth. Sometimes I drum my fingers on the counter, as though there is an invisible keyboard. Not that anything I would write at …
I started reading the One Year Bible this morning. Last year, I studied several books from the Old Testament, but I missed the continuity of Old and New. And then this morning, I felt as though I had come home to the richness and fullness of God’s Word. From day one, the Word of God …
I have all kinds of reasons why I love the Christmas season, the most important of which is celebrating the birth of my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. But one of the things I anticipate with great delight is the arrival of yearly newsy letters from relatives and friends who only write once a year. …
A friend asked me what my most memorable Christmas was. That’s easy. Rick and I were married on December 21, 1969. I’ve thought since then, what a terrible thing to do to my family – have a wedding so close to Christmas – but it was the only day we could get the church. Rick …
When I heard BSF had a new study on the book of Isaiah, I asked to be placed on the list. I graduated several years ago after having completed the seven available studies, but have missed attending the class. The course encourages daily study of specific passages and reliance on the Holy Spirit to teach, …
Rick and I had the pleasure of baby-sitting our youngest grandson for a day recently. He arrived at 8:30 a.m. and went home at 6:30 p.m. He was on the move almost every minute he spent with us. He loves climbing the bunk bed ladder and being lifted down. He loves opening and closing doors, …