Category: Writing
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The Challenge for Christian Writers – Hebrews 10:22-25
Communicating comes so easily with my writing friends. We sip our favorite drinks, or like yesterday, dive into lunch, and catch up on each other’s news. At some point we pin each other down with the question, “How are you doing with your writing?” This follows with tons of encouragement and suggestions, and sometimes a…
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No Pumpkin Pie and Blog Post Draft 2 – Genesis 8:22
Imagine that I promised to bring you a slice of warm pumpkin pie, fresh from the oven. It’s your favorite dessert so I tell you I’ll even add a dollop of ice cream on the side. While I’m in the kitchen you smell the spices and anticipate their flavors on your tongue, but when I…
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What I Learned from a Doll – Proverbs 18:21
I held the covers over my head and turned the bright cell phone away from my sleeping husband. In a breathy voice I recorded my thoughts, watching to see if Jerry might stir. He’s a man who can sleep through branches scraping against the roof and our dog’s barking, but apparently not a whispering woman…
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When is the Best Time to Write? – Proverbs 14:23
It’s like asking a painter when he should choose the colors for his palette, or a chef when she should start working on a menu plan. When is the best time to start? A better question might be, How can I predict when my super genius will show up – so minimal effort will give birth to amazing creations? Now is a…
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How to Help a Writer – Proverbs 18:24
You’ll find them everywhere, those weird people who get a thrill out of spending hours alone to put words together until they are “just right”. You may not understand why all this time and effort are important to the writer in your life, but here’s how you can help. Listen. Offer your listening ear, even when you have little…
