Recently, it occurred to me that I haven’t really posted much about my book or the writing process. Mostly, because I’ve been using every free second to write the book! But also because God has been using this process of book writing to prune some very deep parts of my heart. This process has exposed weaknesses […]
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For the Weary Writer
A blank screen taunts you: You can’t A rejected proposal mocks you: You’re not A non-existent platform ridicules you: No one cares A deadline intimidates you: You’re just not good enough But then….. The Author of history. The Author of your story, and of every story, speaks. His words rise up from the ashes of your despair. […]
Speeches, Manuscripts and Fears! Oh My!
My son had to give a speech today in his English class. A 3-5 minute memorized speech with proper inflection, gestures, and eye contact. To my introverted introvert this assignment has felt insurmountable. He has dreaded this day all month. I am so anxious to hear how it went, and yet, truth be told, the […]
Kind Like You
Today I had the overwhelming joy of watching my children sit on stage at school and lead other children in worship. Specifically, in a worship song that we wrote together. There are so many miracles in those two sentences: 1) They did it! You see, my kids (like their mama and daddy) are introverts. Introverts […]
A Noble Task
I have so many thoughts swirling around in my mind that I long to sort out here. I have so many glimpses of God’s extraordinary glory at work in my very mundane life that I can’t wait to share with you. And yet….I also have a manuscript that is due in less than two months, […]