Tag Archives: Daily wisdom for writers
Relax. Renew. Return.
Today is the last last day of my vacation. As I sit here in my hotel room one last time overlooking the San Diego Bay, I am inspired to write this blog post to express how grateful I … Continue reading
It’s a different world!
When I took my daughter to begin her first semester of college, after helping her get settled into her dorm room, praying for her safety and planting a butterfly kiss on her cheek, I left her with the following words, … Continue reading
How do you see the land?
Caleb tried to encourage the people as they stood before Moses: “Let’s go at once to take the land. We can certainly conquer it.” But the other men who had explored the land with him answered: “The land we explored … Continue reading
Ouch!
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening-it is painful! But afterward, there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:1, NLT I was so excited. After spending hours combing … Continue reading
He won’t forget!
God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward his name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints. Hebrews 6:20, NLT I plan to return to the workforce soon … Continue reading
Is it time to change your name?
What’ s more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram; now you will be known as Abraham, for you will be the father of many nations. Genesis 17: 5, NLT Did you know that when God … Continue reading
The Comeback kid
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead. I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus Philippians 3:13, 14 A story is told … Continue reading
Are you guarding your writing time?
With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard what has been entrusted to you. II Tim 2:14 I’m fascinated by the soldiers assigned to stand guard at Buckingham Palace to protect the queen and her … Continue reading
You can get back up again
PHOTO BY JULIAN FINNEY/GETTY IMAGES The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. Proverbs 24:15 I am a huge admirer of tennis star Venus Williams. For in spite of the many times she falls short in … Continue reading
Start first in Jerusalem
And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samara, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8b After Jesus’ Resurrection and before he ascended into heaven, he commissioned his twelve disciples to … Continue reading