It was the first day of the writer’s conference, and after my second cup of coffee, I finally felt somewhat awake. I went to the second floor of the hotel where they were filming a video and recognized a writer’s face from a popular website. Everyone in the room was exchanging hugs. I introduced myself, and she smiled, seeming to know me from our interaction online. So, I stretched out my arms. Not the right move. After an awkward embrace, I could tell. She was not a hugger. I wanted to Continue Reading
What a Bicycle Accident Taught Me About God’s Great Love
Friends, it is a joy to welcome my friend Misty Phillip to the blog today. She has an amazing story of difficulty and hope to share with you, and I know you will be encouraged by it. ______________________________________________________________________________ A few years ago, my eldest son Jacob worked part-time while he attended college. His co-workers were raising money for MS by riding their bicycles from Houston to Austin, which is about 150 miles. It is called the MS 150 and is a 2 Continue Reading
Winter Depression, I’m Not Letting You Win
There’s something about dreary winter weather that makes me want to curl up and hibernate until spring. The grey skies. The frigid air. Before I know it, full on winter depression has set in, and according to the calendar it’s still fall. Winter decided to make its appearance in November this year, at least in my neck of the woods. And as much as I would like to tell you I welcomed it with welcome arms, I didn’t. Our pre-Thanksgiving snowstorm actually made me a little resentful. What Continue Reading