Month: April 2009
In Him All Things Hold Together
“For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16-17, NIV) Added in response to comment: The amazing … Read more
Adversity? What Adversity?
The theme for this month’s group writing project at Middle Zone Musings is What I Learned from Adversity. If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you might think I have plenty to write about. I’ve been through a number of experiences that could be called adversity … things like: Rejection, both personal … Read more
Memoir and Family History: Part 2—Memoir
As mentioned in Part 1, the term memoir can cover many types of writing. Usually a memoir is focused on one aspect of the author’s life. Perhaps you lived through an important historical event, and you want to share how that event affected your life. Maybe you overcame a problem, such as illness or abuse … Read more
Memoir and Family History: Part 1—Leaving a Legacy
This is the first installment in a series about writing memoirs and family histories. A couple of months ago, I asked readers to take a short survey on what they would like to see on this blog. Most of the responses were split about 50-50; half of the respondents liked something, and the other half … Read more