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2020 Reflections and My Word for 2021

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I didn’t blog on a regular basis in 2020. Plenty of good intentions but not enough follow through. But I’ve enjoyed writing a year end reflection post for several years and didn’t want to miss writing one for 2020. MY WORD FOR 2020 Revelation (Ephesians 1:17) that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal: From not quite to perfect

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Early in the writing process of a new book, I am required to turn in a form to my publisher with lots of different information about the work in progress. Included in this information are suggestions for the cover such as significant locations, items that play an important role, etc. The problem for me, as a seat-of-the-pants writer, is that my story can change a lot as I write the book. That … [Read more...]

Devouring the Word of God

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A little over a week ago, I heard about the Illuminated Scripture Journals from Crossway. These books have the Scripture on the left hand page (ESV) and lightly dotted blank pages on the right, perfect for writing or drawing or however you best interact with Scripture. (There are also the same journals with plain black covers where the right hand pages are lined.) The Illuminated Scripture … [Read more...]

Back to Being Back to School

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Some years ago, I attended a college graduation ceremony (remember when they had those in a normal fashion?), and while sitting in the bleachers, I had an epiphany. I’d always said I was going to get a college degree (something I didn’t do at the usual age) “when I had the time.” And sitting in those bleachers I realized, as with anything else, I would never have the time. If this was something I … [Read more...]

POPPING IN ON A SATURDAY (and a giveaway)

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Hi, friends. Remember me? Last year, when I took a step back from writing bi-weekly blog posts for Inspired by Life and Fiction, I never dreamed I would let so much time pass before I took advantage of my “Bonus Days” status. Because 2019 was a rough year for me personally, I was looking forward to turning the calendar to a new year and a fresh leaf. My word for 2020 is “Revelation” and … [Read more...]

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