If you’ve been around me very long—say more than ten minutes—you know I have this tendency to be somewhat organized. More accurately, I tend to be super-organized. At times, it seems like I’ve added an eleventh commandment: Thou shalt be organized. I’ve written blogs and taught classes on managing our …
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Obedience
Character Testing
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. Psalm 105:19 (NLT) In the Old Testament, God tested Joseph. A lot. Mistreated by his brothers. Sold into slavery. Falsely accused of rape. Thrown into prison. Forgotten by those he helped. Did you ever wonder why Joseph …
Stop Saying Yes
Are you like me? Do you find your life filled with commitments and promises to other people or organizations? Do you find yourself wondering where did the day go? Do you find yourself asking why did I only accomplished a few things on my goal list for today? Sometimes this …
What Are You Doing With You?
Writers can appear to have split personalities at times. Fiction writers can be especially notorious in this area because our characters live in our heads. But that’s for another blog. In the community of Christian writers, we form writers groups, select critique partners, participate in workshops and conferences, and brainstorm …
Patience…Patience…Patience
That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore to wait for him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn’t come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. John 6:16-17 (NLT) This verse struck me during my meditation time recently. I mean it practically …
The Rewards of Obedience
It is not what we do that matters, but what a sovereign God chooses to do through us. God doesn’t want our success; He wants us. He doesn’t demand our achievements; He demands our obedience. ~ Charles Colson as quoted in Mike Huckabee’s God Fruits Why is it hard …
Back to Work
I just came back from one of my favorite writers conferences, Writing for the Soul, held by the Christian Writers Guild (www.christianwritersguild.com). On the last day of the conference, most attendees are flying high with new skills acquired, friendships made or renewed, and positive responses from agents and editors. …
Paying Attention to My Own Work
“Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.” Gal 6:4 (NLT) One of my hardest struggles as a writer is not comparing myself to others. I don’t know why …