Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for this week: 3.)  A beautiful long bike ride filled with conversation with God and abundant blessings. 2.)  My dad telling me on the phone how much he's enjoying my novel and how proud he is of me. (Do we ever outgrow the need for and joy of our parents' approval?) 1.)  A youtube video… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Life Lessons, Writing

The Power of Words

This has been an interesting week for sure. Amidst all the excitement I was feeling about my book being published, I hadn't even thought of the possibility that others wouldn't share that joy. While I don't believe, for the most part, that people intend to be hurtful, that doesn't change the fact that words can sting the heck… Continue reading The Power of Words