First of all, let me say I am no expert. I have been blogging since 2008 – I have been writing since 1958! My friend, Barbara, and I had a neighborhood newspaper called The Manor Times. We gathered newsworthy stories, we typeset every word with a one-letter-at-a-time stamp set, and we distributed it for ten-cents… [Read More]
Guest blogger
taking the next thing to a whole new level
Years ago Elisabeth Elliot quoted a poem on her radio show that resonated with her listeners and changed the way women handled stresses in their day-to-day lives. The poem, “Do the Next Thing,” is penned by an unknown writer, yet the message has become universal. You can read the poem here. Ms. Elliot was no… [Read More]
the test – guest post
When I get an email from my granddaughter, with a file attached and the question, “Guest blog?” I get almost giddy inside. The following arrived in my inbox Monday morning, I believe you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I have posting it! xo test | noun 1. the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial. 2. the trial of the quality of something: to put to the test. 3. a particular process or method for trying or assessing. A test is something… [Read More]
breaking the bread – guest post
Hope | Heart | Home welcomes Hannah, our 18-year old granddaughter, to the writer’s desk. Oft times on Sonday afternoon, Hannah emails a “Sunday Writing” to me after being inspired or moved by the message at The Cove Church, Mooresville NC. Yesterday was such a moment. Unbeknownst to Hannah, I wrote about Cleopas and the… [Read More]
the blogger’s prayer
Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4.10 The Blogger’s Prayer The blogger called out to the God of… [Read More]
my safe place – guest blogger
Our granddaughter, Hannah, is turning 18 this week and I want to recognize her by posting a muse she wrote several weeks ago. Hannah graduates from high school this year and her career goal is to become a political journalist. Currently, she is in the process of applying to colleges, SAT’s, and, and a week… [Read More]
five minute friday: still
Joining the writers of Five Minute Friday over at Kate’s today. One word. Five minutes. 1-2-3 go: STILL Anyone who knows me knows I love being near the water. I’ve longed for a place on a body of water, a pond, an ocean, a lake…somewhere with water, but the Lord has not opened that door… [Read More]
31 days of hope
Who doesn’t love a good challenge? The Nester, Myquillyn Smith, hosts this 31-Day Write challenge every October where about two thousand bloggers choose a theme and write 31 posts and publish one each day on their blog. I love the idea, and although this is the fifth year of Write31Days, I only learned of… [Read More]