It’s my 40th birthday today! Of course, birthdays are a time of reflection and this year I am especially introspective because not only am I being promoted to the next …
A Season of Gnarled Trees by Angela Arndt
“They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green …” Psalm 92:14 There’s an old pear tree at the end of our road that …
The Writing Life: When Saying “Yes” Begins Things
I always wanted to be a writer. But for years, my focus was on nonfiction: writing for newspapers and magazines and eventually a nonfiction book. And I was happy with …
Get Wisdom by Donna K. Rice
Wisdom is one of my favorite Bible topics. I confess I get behind in other Bible reading because I linger in Proverbs. I’m convinced we would live in a different …
It’s Okay to Start Over by Ron Estrada
No, I’m not talking about starting your novel over, or even that last scene that fell as flat as a campaign speech. I’m talking about everything related to your writing …