February 4, 2014 Writing being mom, books, Christianity, dreams, fiction, fruitfulness, kids, publishing, words

I’ve waited 10 years for this email…

A decade ago, I started writing. I practised my signature thinking it wouldn’t be long till I found myself tucked between Peretti & Decker signing my books. Then I heard Jesus clearly whisper, “You’re going to have to trust Me more than you ever have before.” NO! Surely not! My insides squirmed even as my heart […]

January 22, 2014 Family Stuff, Prophetic words, Writing Christianity, creating, creativity, deadlines, desire, dreams, family, focus, fruitfulness, goals, God, hope, humour, inspiration, life, manuscript, progress, publishing, waiting

2014: Syncing and Downloading

I’ve had this post regarding new years resolutions brewing for weeks now and I thought it would be best to get it out before January is over. Good plan, yes? Did you make any? How is that working out for you? I don’t do resolutions for the simple reason it’s like drawing a line in the […]

October 16, 2013 Prophetic words Christianity, freedom, grace, inspiration

How not to eat a nut… some thoughts on Law & Grace

I watched my friend eat pecan nuts the other day. She bit them open, easily shedding the hard shell to get to the yummy stuff inside. Stuck at work the next day, I found some in my bag. Without me knowing, she’d shared her loot with me. I was delighted. Hungry and delighted. I followed […]

December 12, 2012 Family Stuff, Prophetic words Christianity, despair, dreams, family, fruitfulness, gardening, God, hope, inspiration, soaking, waiting, weeds

Pulling weeds

We had to let our gardener go. We just couldn’t afford him – he kept breaking things. Like the lawnmower and the edge cutter. And the mower’s power cable. And more rakes than I have fingers… Need I go on? The point is – this weekend found me in the garden, up to my elbows […]

October 23, 2012 Family Stuff, Writing Christianity, despair, dreams, family, fruitfulness, God, hope, inspiration, life, pressure, waiting

Hope!

My 5 yo was invited to a party the other day. Her little friend came up, tossed an invitation at her chest and declared, “You’re coming to my party!” Then she skipped off. At the time I laughed, but for some reason, that little exchange tickled something inside of me. I made sure my kiddo […]

April 13, 2012December 13, 2023 Family Stuff, Odd bits & pieces, Prophetic words Christianity, despair, family, God, hope, inspiration, kids, life, pressure, waiting

Bubbles and Rock

When things get tough, do you ever eyeball yourself firmly in the mirror and give yourself a pep talk? I know I do. I just make sure nobody is watching first. I’ve come to realize though, that my motivational eyeballings – even the very best ones, are a little bit like wrapping myself in a bubble. […]

April 7, 2012 Family Stuff, Prophetic words, Writing books, chaos, Christianity, creating, dreams, external, family, focus, fruitfulness, goals, God, inspiration, kids, life, vision, waiting

Things aren’t what they seem…

If you had peeped into my bedroom this morning at 8, you would have thought – look at that lazy thing, tucked up under the duvet doing nothing. You would have, in fact, been dead wrong. Oh yes – to a casual observer it would seem that I was lying very snug and still, but what you […]

March 13, 2012 Prophetic words, Writing Christianity, creating, creativity, desire, dreams, focus, fruitfulness, God, hope, inspiration, joy, life, waiting, words

Goosies and salty tears

My heart has a way of recognising truth long before my mind catches up. When truth hits home inside of me, two things happen – I get goosebumps all down my arms and I find myself blubbing like a baby. Without fail. Every time. As a writer, I get excited when I go goosies. Simply […]

February 25, 2012 Odd bits & pieces, Prophetic words Christianity, despair, dreams, freedom, fruitfulness, gardening, God, hope, inspiration, productivity, progress, vision, waiting

Your winter is over

Today’s post is a little unusual, so bear with me. If you get to a point that you feel it’s not for you, you are most welcome to go make some tea and carry on with your life, or move on to the next blog. I won’t be offended in the slightest. Promise. In the December holidays, […]

February 3, 2012 Writing books, Christianity, desire, despair, dreams, family, fiction, focus, freedom, goals, God, hope, kids, manuscript, novel, priorities, waiting

On being grown up and not getting swallowed…

It’s time for me to face facts. I’m desperately keen to dive in and lose myself in the world of ‘Finding Amy’, (my second novel for those who may not be following my compelling *snigger* saga.) The brutal truth is… I have two other projects that I need to finish first. Its a simple dinner before […]

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