So I was just reading about a writing challenge called 500 words. Basically the premise is to write 500 words every day. Don’t edit, just write. The challenge is to write every day in the month of January. Well it’s January 12th and I just found out about this. But still, I’m … [Read more...] about 500 words
Encouragement. Guidance. Accountability
Train adventures part 2
The lady who's been next to me for about 8 hours asked what I was reading and when I mentioned "Christian fiction" she dropped the conversation. Fast forward a few hours, my seatmate had left and I struck up a chat with the couple across the aisle, Sarah and John. Sarah had heard … [Read more...] about Train adventures part 2
Train adventures, part 1
Bo is the man who comes through our train car and gives us status updates. He's been nothing but kind the entire trip. When we got stuck for 2.5 hours (we just started moving) he passed out water and snack packs as people shoved by him and tried to grab their own. As I stood by … [Read more...] about Train adventures, part 1
A time for joy
Christmas is a time for joy and laughter and fun with family.Even when the tears fall, I get lots of hugs and words of encouragement from family. … [Read more...] about A time for joy
Words, words, words
I need to remind myself to write more often. There's something almost therapeutic about putting words on paper or screen. I may be writing poetry or a story or a devotional....doesn't really matter. Getting the words out of my head and into reality just breathes life in me. It … [Read more...] about Words, words, words