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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Day #3-Words of Wisdom from Billy
When Jerry Jenkins interviewed Billy Graham, he asked how he maintained his own spiritual discipline. Mr. Graham replied that God was no secret and that He doesn’t hide. Mr. Graham searches the scriptures and prays without ceasing. Amazed … Continue reading
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Day #2 of writers’ conference
I’ve had two very long, but profitable days so far! Thanks for your prayers. I met with a very encouraging editorial advisor who liked my book proposal and asked me to send it to him. PTL! Panel experts discuss … Continue reading
The Feeling Writer
I continue to be amazed at the people God placed this year at Maranatha Writers Conference. Jerry Jenkins speaks on, “The Feeling Writer.” One of the things he asked us, “Can you still be moved?” First, I have to be … Continue reading
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to a writer’s conference I go…
How would I describe my feelings about being on the road to a writer’s conference? excited, nervous, hopeful to name a few. I’ve attended Maranatha Writers Conference several years now and every year I come away so very glad I … Continue reading
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Tagged Calvary Church, Ed Dobson, fear, Maranatha Christian Writers Conference, Muskegon
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Step away from “real” life
I’m gearing up for next week’s (Mon-Fri) Maranatha Writers’ Conference in Muskegon! Excited to see and hear Jerry Jenkins (for the first time) among many other notable authors and publishers. And, of course, there will be plenty of regular people … Continue reading
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Sometimes He calms the storm…
Sometimes God calms the storm, and other times He calms His child. How the words to this song ring so true. When I ask for healing…healing may or may not occur. God may desire me to suffer through the doubt … Continue reading
Misery or Mystery?
“To be ‘happy’ or to ‘prosper’ is to have a solid foundation, to have a place to stand. For the Psalmist, that foundation is to delight in, meditate on, and to be constantly open to God’s instruction. Taking such a … Continue reading
A teabag named “Calm”
Storms, lightening, and thunder roared overhead part of the night and into the morning daylight hours. It’s this type of morning that I care not to rise and shine (remember the song, “Rise and Shine and give God the … Continue reading
Excellent GI doctor report…
What do I feel? Relief. Praise to God and to my dear prayer warriors. My gastroenterology doctor says I can stop the meds I’ve been taking now for three months to control lymphocitic colitis. PTL! Life is pretty much … Continue reading
Blogging in Cedar Springs
Teaching a class on blogging to West Michigan Christian Writers’ group. We are a small group, ever growing and ever learning the technical aspects of the social networking blog scene. Iron sharpens iron as we learn from each other.