Writers (and Musicians and Artists of all kinds), this is good. Thanks to my critique group leader who sent out this link to us, I have just spent a delightful 20 minutes with Elizabeth Gilbert as she speaks on TED about where our inspiration comes from, what to do with it when it surprises us, … Continue reading Elizabeth Gilbert on the source of our inspiration
Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!
The 18th Century Secret Society never dreamed that this would happen! This could be the perfect book. It is filled with fascinating, engaging characters, actual history, scientific concepts explained, amusing and intricately accurate illustrations, a mystery to solve, the ticking clock, an explosive climax and best of all, humor. It is officially written for children … Continue reading Book Review of Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!
Happy Leap Day!
I find it absolutely fascinating and inspiring that our solar system is so constant that all it takes is one adjustment day every four years to keep things synchronized. There must be something Divine about that. Here is a sampling of writings on Leap Year worth checking out, and I leave the best for last. … Continue reading Happy Leap Day!
First Day of Lent 2012
All of these pieces of wisdom stopped me in my tracks; all left me speechless; all of them changed the way I look at life, God and my fellow human beings. Reverend James Martin SJ in “For Lent: the Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard” I am doing something rather new to me, observing Lent along … Continue reading First Day of Lent 2012
Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer
Arabella was published in 1949 I read this book and wrote the review in February of 2004, “in honor of Valentine’s Day”. Strangely, I am having a similar experience to the last novel I read, Agnes Grey. I am about half way through Arabella, and I feel like the action has finally just begun. Arabella … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Book Review of Arabella, by Georgette Heyer
Revolution in World Missions
I kept running into a book entitled Revolution in World Missions: One Man’s Journey to Change a Generation by K.P. Yohannan. This book seemed to follow me from one bookstore to the next and insist that I bring it home, and I’m glad I ultimately did. From the title I assumed it was one man’s … Continue reading Revolution in World Missions
Happy New Year 2012, the Year the World Ends!
How can we celebrate the new year, when we have to anticipate the end of the world all year? My first reaction to the “news” that the world was ending on December 21, 2012 was fear and dread. I had the same reaction to Harold Camping’s prediction that judgment was coming on May 21, 2011 … Continue reading Happy New Year 2012, the Year the World Ends!
A Personal Celebration
Joy to the world! the Lord is come; let earth receive her king. --Isaac Watts, Joy to the World All week I’ve had this song in my mind. I’d start many days with it as a way to counter my early morning tangle of thoughts and concerns. It has been refreshing to correct my thinking … Continue reading A Personal Celebration
Review of The Taste of Snow
by Stephen V. Masse Illustrated by Brian Allen ©2012 Good Harbor Press For Ages 8 - 14 This sweet story takes us along with the close-knit Kinders family through the days leading to Christmas in the small Austrian town of Gartendorf. We see life through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl, Nicole, who has received … Continue reading Review of The Taste of Snow
Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)
by Colton Burpo as told to Todd and Sonja Burpo ©2011 published by Tommy Nelson When Colton got very sick and went to the hospital, he closed his eyes and woke up in heaven. After he left the hospital and went home, he wanted to tell everyone about his experience. This children’s book is a … Continue reading Review of Heaven is Real for Kids (eBook)
Happily Writing 