I ran across a wonderful video today. The longer I sat to watch it, tears formed. Not sad tears, but tears of joy.
God is so awesome! Really nothing is impossible with Him (Luke 1:37).
The video is called “Cardboard Testimonies.” Enjoy and be blessed!
This devotion was originally written in 1999. It’s been modified to reflect my thoughts on this subject today.
WHO TURNED UP THE THERMOSTAT?
I know most of us have heard the expression, "If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." During the summer months, I tend to purposely stay out of the kitchen, only using the oven if I must.
When the Weather Channel folks predict temperatures will rise above 95 and heat indexes even higher, I’m not trying to plan outdoor activities. Okay. I prefer to stay cozy with the air conditioner as much as possible.
I surf the web quite a bit and to help refine my reading, I subscribe to several RSS feeds through Google Reader. Check out some of the great blog posts I have found recently. Have a Blessed Weekend!
I’m posting this critique and mentoring opportunity with permission from one of my favorite authors, Sharon Ewell Foster. Her Christy Award winning novel, Passing By Samaria, was probably the first Christian fiction book I’d ever read. It’s rather interesting that the genre is historical fiction because I generally read mystery and suspense. Something about the cover on this book and then later when I flipped it over to read the description – it just said this is ‘”the book” to read.
While I am a member of ACFW, I’m going to wait another year before attending the annual ACFW conference. I am planning to attend a smaller Christian writer’s conference this fall where Sharon happens to be the keynote speaker. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to sit and talk with the “Godmother of AA Christian Fiction.”
Check out Sharon’s tips on choosing a critique partner or group:
In 2000, when I realized there was such a genre as Christian Fiction, Angela Benson, along with Sharon Ewell Foster, instantly became two of my favorite authors. Angela is back this month with her latest release “Up Pops the Devil.”
This week she is hosting three guest bloggers, Vanessa Davis Griggs, Marilynn Griffith and Kristin Billerbeck.
Check out Vanessa Davis Griggs’ post today about her writing ritual. She talked about cutting out watching television all together – which is definitely not a bad idea. What I need is to cut out the Internet.
Uhmm, Ty, let’s give that some more thought. LOL!
Anyhow, tomorrow, another favorite author and online buddy, Marilynn Griffith will post her writing rituals. I know they’re going to be good. Don’t miss this series!
Also, don’t forget Camy Tang’s online class on Synopsis Writing begins tomorrow (Wed – July 23rd). The participants have already started posted in anticipation of learning how to write the dreaded synopsis.
My mom strongly encouraged me to take typing during my junior year. For a good reason. I can be a girly girl (I’m into pink and brown big time – can you tell from my color scheme – you should see my glasses), but I definitely do not have a cute loopy handwriting. Anyway, my topic today, Learning How to Write, is more about the craft of writing versus ugly penmanship (better known as chicken scratch according to my mom).
I’m trying to post writing blog tips every Monday. I realize in order to keep TyoraMoody.com of some interest, there should be some helpful tips, especially for those on a journey, like myself, towards publication. There are so many differences in the way I’m writing my second WIP versus the first one mainly because I’m really trying to practice what I’ve learned.
To be truly honest, I’m not the one to teach about writing, but there are a host of blogs that teach about the craft of writing. So today I’m going to point you toward an expert. Recently, on The Seekers blog, Cheryl Wyatt shared a post about trimming your word count. She posted some great examples so I encourage you to check out Snip Snip Trim.
Today, I’m looking back over some of my older devotions and have decided to repost them. There’s no need for them to sit around if they can encourage someone. What’s amazing, some of these writings are at least ten years old.
I’ve been keeping journals since I was 14 and most of these devotions were birthed from the journals I kept right after I became a Christian at age 25. It’s amazing how God brings us through various seasons of our lives.
I started thinking …
