If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. ~ 2 Chron.7: 14 Prayer for the Nations from the Book of Common Prayer: ALMIGHTY … Read more
Is it just me or is it getting harder to separate legitimate comments from spam comments? Often legitimate comments are easy to identify. They add relevant insights, new information, or another opinion on the topic of the post, and they are posted under the commenter’s full name (or least a nickname). Sometimes they simply affirm the commenter’s agreement or encouragement to … Read more
This seems to be my week for interviews. Today, I answer ten questions for Wendy Burt-Thomas on her blog Ask Wendy – The Query Queen. I hope you’ll stop by and say hello. In a few weeks, I’ll be interviewing Wendy about her latest book about writing query letters. If you’re not a subscriber to my blog, … Read more
Beth Morrow at Writer-in-Progress interviewed me for her feature “The Story Behind the Story.” Stop by to say hello and learn how Dream or Destiny came into being. If you’re not a regular reader of Writer-in-Progress, you’ll want to check out Beth’s other posts, especially her daily writing tips.
In honor of Memorial Day, Trace Atkins singing “Arlington.” ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead; We give thee thanks for all thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that … Read more
I’m delighted that my friends, Patricia Eytcheson Taylor and the Rev. Dr. James C. Taylor, are visiting here today. Pat contacted me about editing a book about her spiritual journey after being referred to me by two mutual friends, my client David Bowles and college professor Dr. Jan Kilby. Later, I discovered we have other friends … Read more
In the post on the National Day of Prayer, I mentioned the upcoming Global Day of Prayer on May 31st. Today is the beginning of the 10 Days leading up to the Global Day of Prayer. The Global Day of Prayer is a call to united prayer. The 10 Days preceding the Global Day of … Read more
How would you like to attend a writers conference and learn from a couple dozen authors, editors, publishers, publicists, and marketing experts? You may think such a conference is too expensive and would require too much time away from work. If so, you’re wrong. Author Gayle Trent is sponsoring a Virtual Writers Conference from May 19 … Read more
On the Wings of the Wind: A Journey to Faith by Patricia Eytcheson Taylor and the Rev. James C. Taylor was released about a year and a half ago. I announced the release of the book, but I hadn’t started interviewing authors on my blog at that time. Although the book isn’t new, it is … Read more
Today is Armed Forces Day in the US, a day to honor our military and thank them for their service. Thank you to everyone who makes personal sacrifices and risks their lives for our security. And thank you to their families who sacrifice so the military members they love can serve their country. O LORD … Read more