‘…But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.’ Matthew 6:20 (NIV) A lifelong friend of mine recently posted an experience she had on Facebook. It so touched my heart that I asked permission to ...
Read More »National Guard Academy for Dropouts a Huge Success
The school day starts at 4 a.m. for high school dropouts in Los Alamitos, California. It’s referred to as the “Shark Attack.” The Youth ChalleNGe Academy is one of 35 such schools in 29 states run by the United States National Guard. To date over 120,000 teens between 16-18, both ...
Read More »The Underside Of Writing
So white…so plain…so blank. That’s how every amazing story piece starts–with an empty page. Whether it’s a page from a book or from a digital device, our efforts to piece together our creative ideas unfold when we put a pen to paper or finger tips to keyboard. The finished product ...
Read More »“Showing, Rather Than Telling”
There is a rule in the writing world, a basic rule: “Show, don’t tell.” It seems like no matter what it is we do, God can use it to teach us. If you jog, He can use it to teach you. If you paint, He can use it to teach you. If you ...
Read More »A Dot On The Wall
My husband and I taught a 5th and 6th grade Sunday school class at our church for several years. We still worship with many of our former students, some are parents themselves. We used many teaching tools through the years, everything from recorded stories to games and crafts were utilized ...
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