Got Block? Get Bubbles!

The other night I opened my WIP to work on a scene I’ve been struggling with for quite some time. I’m not one of those writers who can move forward and go back to fix something. I have to be satisfied with one scene before I can write the next one.My crit...

Everyone Has a Story

About eleven years ago, a friend introduced me to the wonderful world of scrapbooking. As a child, I saved things that had sentimental value to me. I’m a romantic, and when my husband and I dated, I saved his letters, cards, ticket stubs, and other mementos that...

ABCDEFs of Goal Setting

With the new year upon us, many people will spend the first part of January making resolutions…and spend the rest of the month breaking them. No, I’m not trying to be negative, but realistic because I’ve done the same thing year after year and wind...

Surrender For His Purpose

As I released my grasp on 2010’s midnight’s slumber and slid into 2011’s welcoming embrace, my first thought upon waking was I had to read my Bible. I wanted to start my first day of 2011 by spending quiet time with God, reflecting and savoring those...

2010: A Year of New Opportunities

Oh Christmas TreeI’m sitting here in pajamas, admiring my tree for the last time, and pondering 2010.2010 has been a Year of New Opportunities.Sisters in StitchesA 2009 Christmas gift from my youngest son inspired me to kick off a new knitting ministry in our...