Dearly beloved readers and fellow bloggers: Today I have a treat for you, written by guest Blogger Art Holaus. Scroll to the end to see his bio. Enjoy the post and I’ll see you next time with another inspirational post of my own. Happy reading and God bless you all. Creative energy doesn’t always … Read more
Guiding Bible verse: Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light … Read more
Hello lovely readers, Below is a poem that describes what Christmas feels like to me this year. Study the picture above and read the poem. Does Christmas feel this way to you? If not, how does your Christmasy feeling differ from the picture and the description in the poem? Feel free to use these questions … Read more
I had a special bond with my guide dog Star. She’d lie at my feat, either beneath the desk when I
When I learned how to write my name as part of my vocational rehabilitation training through the years as a blind person, I couldn’t stand handwriting, because my name was all I was told to practice writing. This task was grueling at best, so I signed my name to documents the best … Read more
Silent words fill my spirit God’s voice makes no sound, Yet I can hear it. These words fill my soul They give me peace and make me whole Words of love from the Holy Spirit. I sit out on the front porch In the Summer sun Waiting in the silence The wind chime song … Read more
Dearly Beloved readers, I have a personal reflection to share with you today. In previous blogposts, I shared my reflections on the Path of Silence, The Path of Memory, The Path of Questioning, and The Path of Prayer. Today, I’m going to share with you the image God showed me of a tactile prayer labyrinth. … Read more
After you’ve read my previous posts, the Path of Silence, The Path of Memory, and The Path of Questioning, circle the path of prayer until you reach the center of the labyrinth. In your mind, as you sit in silence with God for a few moments, before you get back to your daily life, picture … Read more
The Third Path, which I feel is the longest and most important path for experiencing deep God moments is the path of questioning. These questions aren’t ones we ask God, though you can ask some of your own in your journaling process, but the questions God asks in the Bible. As you read … Read more
We started our journey along the “prayer labyrinth” with the path of silence. The second path in our spiritual walk along the prayer labyrinth is the path of memory. As I walk down memory lane, my mind is filled with songs from my childhood. Memories from school and memories from my past. Some are great … Read more
Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God.” Before I can know that God is our heavenly Father, I must be still must hush and quiet my brain. Sometimes that’s hard for me, because although I’m silent, my brain jumps from thought to thought, or I get lost in my own head. … Read more
This vignette was originally entered into the 540 writers anual contest. I’m posting it here for your reading pleasure. Early one Saturday morning in late September, Hannah stepped out onto the front porch with her 6-year-old daughter Katie. The wind chimes sang their happy tune in the gentle breeze, blowing from the southeast. Hannah … Read more
In today’s YouTube video, I’d like to introduce you to my special guest who is a children’s book author and a writing coach, to tell us about her writing process, her picture book coaching, and her 5 steps for writing a picture book Rosie J. Pova is a multi-published, award-winning children’s author and kid lit … Read more
This YouTube video is a fun conversation with my special guest Meg Jerit about her picture book. Ye discuss her #WritingProcess, #WritingTips and tips for experiencing the #SolarEclipse safely by using Eclipse Glasses. Join us for this fun and informative conversation and keep your note taking tools handy for any nuggets you capture along the … Read more
On today’s YouTube video, I speak with a guest who teaches children about movement and literacy through the art of storytelling. Listen in as she shares her love for creating fun and interactive picture books. Rella B’s transformation from a career-focused adult to a passionate advocate for the magic of childhood has resonated with countless … Read more
In today’s YouTube video, my special guest Juli Bohmer and I talk about her latest picture book for early readers. Join us as she reads from her book and shares the story behind her children’s books. Juli Bohmer, children’s book author, has 2 holiday books available on Amazon now. In Ten Little pumpkin’s hide-and-seek, early … Read more
In today’s YouTube video, my special guest and I talk about how she writes fiction to teach the younger generations about the kingdom of God. Join us as she reads aloud from the first book of her YA Fantasy series, and gives some practical tips to help authors craft their God inspired stories. Janet Fichter … Read more
In today’s YouTube video, my special guest and I talk about her reason for writing Middle Grade fiction. As you’ve requested, I’ve asked her to do a read aloud to entice you to pick up her featured book. Lynn Katz is a former teacher, curriculum writer, and school principal with a soft spot in her … Read more
I reached out to todays special guest after reading the first book of her King of Realms series as part of the Hidden Gems ARC reader program. I fell in love with her dynamic characters and the fantasy world so much that I invited Brit Asher to share the story behind this series. Join us … Read more
In today’s YouTube video and podcast episode, my special guest describes the tool he created to teach children and adults to love one another as God loves us. Be journal to have your journal handy as you listen to this interesting conversation, because he shares a unique approach to outlining your book for plotters and … Read more