Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~ Martin Luther King “Is this dead?” my husband asked me while we were weeding the rose beds. He wanted to yank it out of the ground and into the compost pile. C “Be patient with her, she’s in shock, Read More
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Why You are the way you are! Spiritual Gifts
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’” ~Erma Bombeck Every Christian, upon their acceptance of Christ, is given a spiritual gift. This gift, designed to bless others in Read More
Why Pray if God already knows?
If God Already Knows then why pray? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! ~Matthew 7:11 Why Pray? *We are told to. We’re told to ask for His will Read More
Trampled Growth
Simplifying life is a constant goal so planning a walk around the ten acres, I live on, is a vital part of that simplicity. Walking is a time to return to basics, away from the rush and push of real life. My surroundings renew the air in my lungs, the view for my eyes, and Read More
Among the Roses
Is there something wrong with that rose?” a friend asked, while she watched me cut back an unruly cane. The vigorous climber was selected to adorn the entrance of my memorial garden. Every spring, I re-direct, tie back, and cut off winter growth. “No, there’s nothing wrong with it that a little pruning won’t help Read More
Winter Prep for Summer Blooms
I know it’s winter and the garden is sleeping, but prepping in January and Feburary inspires prolific summer blooms. Here are 10 tips for your winter to do list: *Affiliate Marketing
Collettey’s Cookie Business
She’s a warrior woman! My Inspiration. I love an underdog story. The world told her ‘No’ and she said, “Watch me!” I heard the Rocky theme song playing in the background the moment I saw Collettey’s story on Facebook. Check out her business! So I took a chance and ordered her cookies to see what Read More
Best Websites for Writers
Want to blog for online magazines? Want to build your platform and visability? Writing for online magazines with a bio to your site is one of the fastest ways to build an audience. The Write Life (by selfpublishing.com) lists 100 best websites for writers.
Film Making Tips for Teens
Dream about writing a screenplay and seeing it on the big screen? The movie industry is looking for fresh ideas, current situations, character driven exciting stories that grip audiences and bring new perspectives! Here are some tips to get you started: Sites for Teens: Youth Film Festival www.dga.org www.filmindependent.org www.filmmakingstuff.com www.madeinHollywoodteen.com
Root-Bound or Opportunity Seeking?
Wilted yellowing leaves are the best indicator that something is wrong. A vibrant plant should be lush and green with good flexibility. But when the roots have filled the container, a plant’s subsequent growth fails to spread outward. The roots grow back into themselves and the plant becomes root-bound. This kind of misguided growth chokes Read More