Spiritual Growth Category
Loving Correction –– Part II
Posted on September 19, 2017 Leave a Comment
Last week, I talked about receiving Loving Correction––that is, correction and/or criticism offered in Love, to benefit the one accepting it. Hard as it may be, it’s important to learn this concept. It will help us grow as human beings and become more compassionate followers of Christ.
Loving Correction –– Part I
Posted on September 12, 2017 1 Comment
There’s two sides of this coin. One, how to receive correction given in love. Two, how to give loving correction. This week, I’ll talk about the first. There’s a difference between receiving correction or criticism given to you by a person who cares about you, your development as a person, and your personal growth.
Selfish v. Selfless
Posted on September 5, 2017 2 Comments
I’ve heard that the definition of humility is thinking of yourself less. That would mean that selfish is the opposite––thinking of yourself more. Which one are you?
Best of Times, Worst of Times
Posted on August 29, 2017 Leave a Comment
I feel like I’m in the middle of my own personal Tale of Two Cities. Only it’s not two cities, it’s the incredibly good and the very difficult. I can’t remember a year I’ve had like this one. On one hand, some amazingly good things have happened. I’ve shared a lot of that with you on […]
Writers’ Conference Prep 101––Part II
Posted on August 23, 2017 Leave a Comment
As we writers gather our courage and sign up for writers’ conferences anywhere from one-day to multi-day, it’s best to know what to expect and what you need to prepare for. Last time, I talked about having a completed manuscript for fiction writers. This time, I’ll discuss agent-editor appointment choices. Choose the agents and editors […]
Another Day – Another Tooth
Posted on August 15, 2017 3 Comments
It seems to me that this is the year of my teeth. I had one extracted in April, then a slice of jawbone shaved, because I was still having pain. In June, I had a root canal done. Last week, I went to a new dentist and a new endodontist. The new Endo poked and prodded […]
Writers’ Conference Prep 101––Part I
Posted on August 9, 2017 Leave a Comment
A writer friend of mine recently returned from a her first major writers’ conference. She had a great time, and learned a lot. She’d done most of the things she needed to do to prepare, except for one important thing she didn’t realize. That’s the topic for today. Traditional publishers and even agents require a […]
Family is All Relative––Part IV
Posted on August 1, 2017 1 Comment
I’m having such a wonderful time sharing my closest friends with you. This week, it’s Patti. I’ve known her about 14 to 15 years, or something like that. We were introduced at my ladies group by a former employer to both of us. #familyisrelative #friendsascloseasfamily
Please enjoy the Archives this Week
Posted on June 6, 2017 Leave a Comment
Sorry about this. I’m getting a root canal done today (Monday) at the last minute, so to speak. There was a cancellation. I’ve had pain for seven weeks. So, please forgive my lack of a new Tuesday post this week. If I feel good enough tomorrow (Tuesday), I’ll do a Wednesday post. If not, so […]
Writing Scintillating Scenes––Part X
Posted on May 24, 2017 Leave a Comment
Big scenes. They are important to your story and will drive it along. How do you write a big scene? Is it a small focus, but vital to the story? A big scene may have only two characters interacting as part of a larger event, such as a wedding or funeral. Or a big scene […]
Donna L.H. Smith 