Of Lilies, Inflation, and Formal Dresses. God Provides. (Like, actually)

Of Lilies, Inflation, and Formal Dresses. God Provides. (Like, actually)

Unless you literally live under a rock, you may have noticed inflation. For example, I needed to repair my tomato cages, since they’re not as young as they once were. I’d heard the metal clamps to fi... ...more

Faith

December 22, 20226 min read

My Rooster Stabbed His Eye Out

My Rooster Stabbed His Eye Out

For nine years off and on, I’ve been raising chickens. It’s not been the skip-through-the-park I expected. They’ve gotten mauled by dogs, possums, coons, and each other. They’ve been carried off by f... ...more

Faith

December 20, 202210 min read

Murder Your Darlings: How to Say More by Saying Less

Murder Your Darlings: How to Say More by Saying Less

The phrase “murder your darlings” comes from Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, a writer from over a hundred years ago. It means to sharpen the axe by shaving off unneeded words—even those that are darling to ... ...more

Writing

November 29, 20225 min read

Facing the Fear of Failure

Facing the Fear of Failure

For months, I’ve been struggling with a villain in the novel I’m writing. Some days when I write, inspiration hits me like a freight train. Other days, it’s grueling work for every syllable. ...more

Writing ,Self Help

November 19, 20227 min read

How to Have a Quiet Time in 7 Simple Steps

How to Have a Quiet Time in 7 Simple Steps

“Hey, you want to go on a date?” Your boyfriend (or girlfriend or spouse) is standing in the doorway, holding tickets to your favorite movie. ...more

Faith

November 06, 202210 min read

Secrets to a Fulfilling Life

Secrets to a Fulfilling Life

The world is frantically searching for fulfillment. From what I can tell, there are at least four common misconceptions about fulfillment, four keys to a fulfilling life, and one secret that makes a h... ...more

Self Help

October 29, 20227 min read

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