Recently, I read a couple of different blog posts about tools to add text to images. Both posts listed several different apps, but I was disappointed when I checked out the websites. The apps were complicated to use or the choices of images were limited or … something wasn’t right. Although I wasn’t happy with … Read more
This is Part 2 of the post from Ben Ferguson, author of God, I’ve Got a Problem, about why and how he wrote the book. Part 1 appeared last week. LONG DISTANCE SHEPHERD My role in the ministry is communicating with the chaplains and providing a listening ear when they hit the emotional, physical, and … Read more
Two years ago today, my beloved husband Jack went home to be with the Lord. I still miss him every day, but I spend more time enjoying happy memories than crying with grief. I still love sharing his stories—he was a colorful character, for sure. I’ve told stories about him as well as stories he … Read more
Today is designated as World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. There are many tragic diseases that destroy the body; what makes dementia so tragic is that it destroys the memory and the personality. I cared for my husband for several years until his death two years … Read more
Recently, I wrote a blog post about websites that are difficult to read. Today, my associate Jan McClintock, shares helpful advice on making your site user-friendly. Jan works with me on large editing projects, book layout, and ebook creation. She also creates and maintains websites for my clients. We’ve all seen those crazy busy web … Read more
Note from Lillie: I interviewed Ben Ferguson about his work with Adopt-A-Chaplain four years ago. I failed to post about his book when it came out last year. To make up for that oversight, I’ve invited Ben to share the story of his book. Here is the first installment; Part 2 will appear next week. … Read more
The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies took place this past weekend. Pro-life groups held memorial services at gravesites of aborted babies as reminders that these unborn children are human beings created by God in His image. Heavenly Father, have mercy on the souls of the millions of babies who have been aborted. Open the eyes of … Read more
Today is a Day of Service and Remembrance for the events of September 11, 2001. Although it’s been thirteen years since the attack that took nearly 3,000 lives, we all remember where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news. Let us remember the victims—those who were killed, injured, or traumatized … Read more
Today is International Literacy Day. Find interesting statistics on world-wide illiteracy and benefits of literacy on this infographic on the UNESCO website. Of course as a writer and avid reader, I want everyone to be able to enjoy the pleasure of reading. But, more importantly, increased literacy reduces poverty and infant mortality. People who are illiterate … Read more
I know website owners struggle to get attention among millions of sites on the Internet. And I’m sure they are doing what they think is the best way to attract and keep visitors. However, for many people a red background with tiny font or a white background with pale text just isn’t readable if we have even minor … Read more