Writing is my passion but I’m blessed to also enjoy working with my hands. It turns out that those two hobbies are more compatible than I had ever imagined. Over the last several months I have learned that to be a successful writer I have to build a solid platform. Steps for Building a Platform…
Writer conferences are going on all the time. There are even some not that specialize in blogging. Writers with families often find it tough to travel long distance to the writer conferences or else find the cost overwhelming. We are working to put together a writer conference to be held in the Lake Guntersville area….
It was this last Friday afternoon that I discovered that the trouble I went through to postpone a payment would not take effect in time for this month. Everything I had (in time, patience and money) went towards remedying the situation. By the end of the afternoon I was tired, frustrated and yet determined to…
The economy is tough – jobs are hard to find – and balancing the budget seems almost like a Herculean task. Even a successful freelance writing career can run afoul at times. Learning how to survive the lean times make take a little creativity, a LOT of flexibility and even a touch of tenacity to…
There is an alien living in my home. He does not come out all of the time but usually only when I let my guard down – or when I’m just around the corner to a break through. All you have to do is picture that thing that bursts out in the movie “Alien” and…
A house full of boys for this five foot mom means respect HAS to be taught at an early age or I will quickly be outsized. Teaching respect is not as easy as I thought it should be. I am learning that respect comes from those that are respected. Steps for Growing Respect in the…
Times get tough. Struggles often have us looking around for a sign – any sign – that God really is with us. It is during these times that we need, want and even crave a physical sign from God that He cares. Knowing God Cares 1. Look for the little things. Often times God will…
“I don’t want to be successful. I just want to make a living.” It took me some time to get my head around this statement. There are actually people out there that do not like to be in the spot light. A natural born extravert in a house full of drama folks just does not…
This morning I got up and started thinking about all of the things “we” need to get done. Two hours later I’m the only one up and only one of the projects have been tackled. Granted my left wrist is in an ace bandage – but one excuse is just as good as another. Making…
We are all called to be the temple of God. It can be tough walking that walk. Self control and flesh control are the walls of that temple. Finding ways to overcome self will help to guide satisfaction. Tips for Victorious Living 1. Make time for God first thing in the morning. It doesn’t have…