What do the people in the photos in this collage have in common? They are all wonderfully made by our Lord, in His image. Even the one who is visible only in the shape of her mother’s body. Even the dirty one begging on the street. Even the ones who can’t walk, whether because of … Read more
Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” … Read more
Today, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, is the International Day of the Bible. “Join the millions around the world on Sunday November 24th and use #BibleCelebration to share your favorite Bible verse! “ from the International Day of the Bible website People are encouraged to read or sing or post a favorite Bible verse. I will be posting … Read more
November 1 is Authors’ Day, a day to celebrate and enjoy the work of authors. Whether you are a fan of all-time greats or have a favorite among contemporary, lesser-known authors, enjoy reading their words today. If you know them or follow them on social media, thank them for the entertainment or education they have … Read more
October is National Book Month. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. National Book Month is also a time to honor the country’s best books and authors. National Today I’m surprised that I don’t recall ever hearing of National Book Month before, even though it’s been around since 2003. As … Read more
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day. Of course, I am a book lover and have been for as long as I can remember. When I was a very small child, my mother would tell me, “Get your nose out of that book and listen to me.” She often said that I ignored her because … Read more
ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, in whose hands are the living and the dead; We give thee thanks for all those 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 the good work which thou hast begun in … Read more
One of my favorite editing projects was Time Flies: Memories of One of the Last Veterans of World War II. The author, Raymond F. Schaaf, was a delightful ninety-three-old man who looked and acted thirty years younger. He was so excited for the chance to share his story with the world, and working with him and … Read more
But for getting those first crucial paragraphs down (and maybe a few keystone ideas to build towards)? Consider talking to yourself.
November 15 is I Love to Write Day. It’s a day to celebrate the love of writing by writing. You can a poem or an essay, a letter or a blog post, a journal entry or a chapter of a book—or whatever it is that you love to write! Maybe you want a family history … Read more