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I is for the Isle of Iona and Inspiration

The Isle of Iona, Scotland, has to be the most inspirational place in the world. From England, my husband, Bishop Leo Michael, and I took a plane, train, ferry, bus (with big windows to see beautiful...

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Y is for Yours

In my A to Z blog challenge, I wanted to wait and blog a “Y is for Yahoo,” but thought of this Y post instead. My hope is to post a yahoo later. For now, I’m posting “Yours.” Here’s why: Today, with...

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Photography: The Cure for Writer’s Block

Writer’s block? Quit staring at a blank page. Let go of rearranging words that refuse to coalesce into art. Come away from your aphotic state and sneak a peek at photos that enlighten and inspire a...

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Best Deal on Kindle Today: My Emily by Matt Patterson

I’m reblogging my review of Matt Patterson’s, My Emily because it’s free today on Kindle. Free today, but the wisdom it contains is eternal and PRICELESS! Book Review: My Emily by Matt Patterson.

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Butterflies

I found the town center and park in Northern Colorado teeming with butterflies. They were everywhere. In the park. In pictures in shop windows. On the library building. Everywhere! I’m a “signs and...

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Pursuit!

Recently, I became a member of ChristianWriters.com. The group has a gaggle of writers whom, each month, blog about a group-decided topic. The topic this month: Pursuit. The topics are meant to tie in...

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Virtual Hugs and Marketing Strategies Found Here Today!

Inspirational Author Paulette Harper Johnson: Completely Whole Blog Tour Today, I’m so pleased to introduce Paulette Harper Johnson, an award winning author, writing coach, and speaker and her book,...

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Einstein and Christianity

I discovered this public art in downtown Greeley, Colorado, spray painted by local artist, Armando Silva. Since Einstein was one smart guy, I chose ten (eleven, including the last one) of his quotes to...

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Award Time! Yay!

I won a few awards! Just like the olympic athletes! Though I’m a writer, not an athlete, by any means. But if you read my blog, you might know my son is an athlete and a “saint.” (A New Orleans Saint...

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Journeys in Writing and in Life: Boulder, Colorado and Miracles at Baaaaa.com

Today, I’m journeying over at baaaaa.com (bleats from God’s Sheep) for a guest blog gig about a recent event and a journey taken shortly after to Boulder, Colorado. Please check out my photos from...

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Friday Inspiration: St. Basil the Great

Even as bright and shining bodies, once touched by a ray of light falling on them, become even more glorious and themselves case another light, so too souls that carry the Spirit, and are enlightened...

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Writing and Life Advice from Dr. Seuss

Discouragement is a writing related illness, especially on days when words don’t flow, characters remain flat, plots are full of holes, or you get another rejection. You can get into a slump, stare at...

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Interview: Best-Selling and Award Winning Author Dan Walsh! Yahoo!

Recently, we were super-blessed at our local Kansas City chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)! Best-selling and award-winning author Dan Walsh (also an ACFW member) skyped into our...

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Proud Mom Moment

Fox News TV segment about Joey, a 12 year old boy with type one diabetes and Jake, my diabetic Pro football player son who mentored him. Sweet!...

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Jake Update and a Very Cool Romans 8:28 Situation

Haven’t blogged much lately due to holidays and writing commitments, but I have been splashing photos and news on Facebook about Jake (my NFL player son). A fantastic Romans 8:28 story! (And we know...

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Rich Maffeo’s: My Very Own Frankenstein Monster

Rich Maffeo is one of my favorite Christian authors. He blogs over at The Contemplative Catholic Convert. I found a lot of spiritual wisdom in his well-written, inspiring blog post today and asked his...

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THE SHEPHERD’S SONG: The Writing Sisters Link Hearts Together with Psalm 23!

I grew up reading Newberry winner Betsy Byars‘ books (the mom of these beautiful ladies on the left). Read them to my children, too. (I always liked the name Betsy. It’s my sweet daughters name!)...

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Great Day!!

Today is a great day for several reasons! First all, because it’s Sunday! The day of the Lord…and… …secondly, this cutie above is playing the San Francisco 49ers today. Last week Jake had his first...

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Another Great Day!

Sorry, readers…heading to the finish line on the devotional that Jake and I are writing together (contracted with Harvest House): First and Goal to Go: What Football Taught Me About Never Giving Up....

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Need Inspiration? First Chapter Challenge

Need Inspiration? Last week, Crooked Lines reached #1 on Amazon in an inspirational category. Take my first chapter challenge: Read the first chapter of Crooked Lines. If you like it, click the...

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