A few weeks back, I wrote that I was struggling with anxiety and shared some verses that I try to cling to when I feel anxiousness arising. In addition to meditating on scripture, prayer is another discipline that can bring me peace during times of…
Category: inspiration
Community Writing Challenges: Flash Fiction February and 540WriMo
Whew, we made it through January. Happy February! Writer friends—or friends interested in writing—if you need a little kickstart to motivate you, February is your month! Two writing groups I belong to are hosting month-long opportunities to encourage writing-related progress. Jump in, set some goals,…
A Tribute to My Son, the Navy Recruit
CONTENT WARNING: This post is an unabashed praise-fest of my wonderful son. I may ramble a bit. Sorry, not sorry. It’s been an emotional, eventful month. The day after Christmas, our son Big Kid—otherwise known as Wes—went to MEPS (military entrance processing station) and returned…
Shiny New Object Syndrome for Writers
I have an idea problem. And what I mean by that is I have a problem with too many new story ideas filling my brain. All the time. It’s not an actual problem per se, but when I’m trying to focus on a specific project…
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
This past weekend, I took my daughter to a travel soccer tournament. Her club soccer team recently moved up a few levels, and at this showcase event, her team was scheduled to play some teams that were at least a few levels above their new…