Oh, there are so many ways I could go with this blog post. Has life surprised me? Oh yes, yes indeed. I just went upstairs and kissed goodnight one of the most a-ma-zing surprises in my life: my caboose kiddo. The child who astounded me by showing up when my husband and I were parenting three teenagers. True story: My …
In Others’ Words: Just the Right Color (Guest Post by Author Susan May Warren)
It was my husband Andrew’s idea. We were missionaries in Far East Russia, and we’d experienced an endless winter against a pane of cheerless Siberian skies. My four children and I all felt the restlessness that creeps under the skin after a monotonous schedule and needed a change of scenery – something to brighten our landscape as we plodded into …
In Others’ Words: Surprise
Obviously, this week’s quote refers to those wonderful surprises that cause a smile to burst across our face … and maybe even cause our feet to tap out a hApPy DaNcE … our fingers to fast dial our spouse or closest friend … Those kinds of surprises. They can be as simple as an unexpected, but oh-so-needed rainbow curving across …
In Others’ Words: Smallest
I am still trying to find the words to describe the birth of my granddaughter, Alison Elizabeth, on Wednesday, July 24. I’ll let you know when I find them. All of my emotions seem to find their expression in tears … and silence whenever I hold this miracle in my arms. I’ll be spending Friday welcoming her home … and …
In Others’ Words: Riches Untold
As I look back over this past week, I can think of many things that made my life richer: Skyping with a special friend Creative texting with another — emoticons can be fun, y’all! Impromptu game nights after dinner The zest of fresh pineapple and watermelon and peaches and nectarines — the flavor of summer But thankfulness welled up deep …
In Others’ Words: Humility
There’s nothing like a good friend — or two — to keep you humble. The best of friends celebrate your successes when they are nothing more than dreams. These friends cheer you on, assuring you that you can do it, you will do it — whatever “it” is you’re pursuing. The best of friends tell you it’s okay to cry …
When Life Doesn’t Go According To Plan: Guest Post by Debut Author Carla Laureano
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the ninth in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
Celebrate: Catch a Falling Star Facebook Party Tonight!
Tonight’s the “Catch a Falling Star” Facebook Party! I appreciate all the bloggers who have reviewed Catch a Falling Star since it released May 7 — thank you! Thanks, too, if you’ve read Catch a Falling Star (CAFS) and posted a review online at Amazon/Barnes and Noble/CBD.com. As my friend author Edie Melson says, “Reviews are gold for an author!” If …
In Others’ Words: Friction
I’ll be honest: I want the polishing without the friction. The perfection without the adversity. I can read the passage about counting trials as “all joy” and nod my head, thinking, “Of course I will. I’m your girl, God. Bring it on.” And then God goes about polishing and perfecting me. He reveals my sin, scraping it off so that …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Writer & Cartoonist Dave Hamlin
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the eighth in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …