• Writing is Thinking
    Books,  Random

    First Book Trip

    It has been a while since I’ve written. Much has happened! Yes, Book 1 – “The Call of Love” is on Amazon. I’ve relocated to Dallas, closer to work at my “day job”. It’s been an amazing, productive and happy time. I’m truly blessed. The next big thing is an upcoming trip to Elephant Butte, NM next month! I’ll be signing books and seeing some very, very dear friends. I’m so excited – I can hardly wait. Book 4 is nearly half done! It’s my goal to have it completed by the end of this year. Also, I’m hoping to have Book 2 – “The Call to Damascus” published before…

  • Above All Else...
    General,  Random

    Heart Health

    How many times a day does our heart beat? Hopefully at least once more, right? How often do we consider what’s really inside our heart – what we believe? Our beliefs propel us in and out of situations. Our beliefs guide us and direct us. Inside our heart we store up countless memories, thoughts and desires. In my continuation of “my one word”, ALL – here is a beautiful admonition for us. “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV

  • Joyful Abandon
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    Full On

    Years ago, I picked a Hotmail address – it was Go Full On. I still have it, even though Hotmail has been assimilated into Outlook. FULL ON. Don’t do something half-way. Don’t be tepid. Give it your ALL. That’s my mantra this year. I’m all in. There is going to be no midway with me. It’s all or nothing. Carpe diem, baby! I am going to love with everything I have – write with all that is in me – sing loud, strong and happy. I’m going to play, worship and live with abandon. ” Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and…

  • General,  Random

    Practice Makes Perfect

    Have you ever started thanking God for one thing, and the list keeps getting longer and longer? It’s so good to remind ourselves about who and what we are blessed with, rather than moaning about what we think we are supposed to have! Today, it is cloudy, foggy and generally dreary out – but not on the inside! I encourage you to take a moment (or ten) and remind yourself of your blessings. Try this out – I mean, work your way through this list. (bold/italics mine). When you get to the end, your brain and heart will be in a great place. Practice teaching your mind what is TRUE.…

  • I Can Do All Things
    General,  Random

    All Set!

    It’s hard to believe, but we are already well into January. It feels like January out! I am kicking off 2016 with four things that are exciting. Chris Tiegren’s devotional – “Hearing His Voice” – wow! So far, it’s excellent. I started another “read through the Bible” in a year on YouVersion. What a great resource! On Facebook, I saw a post about a “blessing jar” – I’ve started one. It will be a great reminder. My One Word for this year is “ALL”. Check them out! Lastly, I have contacted an agency to begin the process to market my books! I am hopeful that this process will be smooth…