Always be careful of what you *think* are needs, and what things really are. Case in point. A few years back I remember wanting some stuffed penguins and wanting them really badly. I mean, it was driving me up a wall. I got some freebie penguins at a convention I went to, had the things in my room o ... View More

One of the things that bugs me to no end is authors who run around acting like they're God's gift to writing.  As much as they might believe that, and as famous as they might be, they're just one tiny fish in a great big sea.  Sure, the more successful ones may be luckier, or just happen t ... View More

I don't know if I should call this creepy, amazing, or simply proof that God is working behind the scenes in my writing, but I just came across one of the most amazing little vignettes this morning.  During the building of the story (I'm not going to tell you what it was, so as not to spoil the ... View More

Here's some things to think about in your life when deciding which path you will take, be it humility, or pride.* Humility builds bridges.  Pride burns them.* Humility makes friends of enemies.  Pride makes enemies of friends.* Humility heals wounds.  Pride makes them.* Humility tears ... View More

One of the things I get a kick out of is how people look at my crazy life and say, "Your life sucks, I wish it were better."  I then kindly thank them for their thoughtfulness and promptly remind them that, as a writer, if I had a normal life, I'd have nothing interesting to write about. :roflY ... View More

This has been wandering around the web for a while, but I still thought I'd share it as it teaches an incredible lesson.  Read on and take to heart what it teaches.==================================The Pot of StewA man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, 'Lord, I would lik ... View More

Found this in an email and I though it was so bluntly true that I had to post it. Awesome!!  We complain about the cross we bear but don't  realize it is preparing us for the dip in  the road that God can see and we  can't.Whatever your cross, whatever your  pain, there ... View More

Not long ago I did a bible study on the Book of Job via David Jeremiah's bible teachings.  For those who have read it, it's a book about suffering and trials, heartache and blessing.  But the thing that stood out to me most in this book was the lesson of compassion to those who are hurting ... View More

I found this today while cleaning out some mailboxes in my email client.  I think that it's enough of a gem that it needs to be shared with everyone.  So here it is just as it was found.  Enjoy.  :DGod's Great GraceIf this does not give you chills nothing will..... !! It is a sha ... View More

As the holiday season approaches, so does the opportunities when we'll be spending more and more time with family and friends.  We'll also be gathering together to give gifts, share good food, and lots of family fun! Inevitably, one of the things that comes up this time of year is, w ... View More