Reposting this from my other blog because–well, because it belongs here. And I needed the refresher. Sometimes–no, often–Gracee amazes me with insightful words. Lately she has dispensed writing advice with wisdom beyond second grade. Who needs to attend a writers’ conference when you have a live-in mentor? Here are 7 of her tips. 1. Think […]
A Writing Room of My Own–A Tour
It’s not exactly a palace. But it’s a step up from the pit. With a penthouse view. Where I can look down on the fields. I used to work in the dungeon. The furnace room. In the basement. Where I could look up at some face staring at me. A possum. A woodchuck. A raccoon. […]
Haiti Earthquake – I Want to Run
Heartbroken by the images. Overwhelmed by the tragedy. I want to run. Away from the news reports and the graphic images. I want to run. Away from the tweets and all the ways to help. I searched for Haiti on Twitter. The number of incoming tweets in less than a minute sucked the air out […]
In Pursuit—An Introduction
I missed out on a late-night conversation during the holidays. My sister apparently told my daughter and niece that I am a woman of many interests. That I throw myself into something and then abandon it when something else grabs my attention. That might just have been a nice way of describing me as fickle. […]
Disappointment? Stop it!
I learned the concept of the Deadly D’s from Kay Arthur years ago. She discusses them in detail in her book, As Silver Refined, as a layered strategy with a military analogy. A life-deadening spiral. And she describes how to do battle. 1. Disappointment. It all starts here. Something you expected or hoped for […]
Epiphany – Aha!
Epiphany. A festival day (January 6) commemorating the arrival of the Magi who followed the star. The first Gentiles to acknowledge the Messiah. Giving gifts that fit. Gold to acknowledge His sovereignty. The King who reigns. God in nature. Frankincense to acknowledge His sacrifice. The King who serves. Man in appearance. Myrrh to acknowledge His […]
30 Highlights from 2009
1. I entered a new decade (the 60’s) and made news. Listed right under the obituaries!2. I bought a harp, took lessons, and attended The Harp Gathering.3. I didn’t break any bones.4. I didn’t need any stitches.5. I embarked on a major decluttering project.6. I discovered I love Fontanini heirloom nativities and village sets. But […]
Born to Die – The Bridge
Have you accepted the gift? Will you? “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (NIV) Copyright © 2009 by Sandra Heska King
Beholding Christmas Through the Eyes of Youth
Unconventional! But isn’t that what Jesus was? Can you feel the joy? “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) Copyright […]
Bigg-Hearted Biggby
They didn’t have to do it. I mean, it wasn’t that big of a deal. Well, maybe it was. At the time. I gripped that steaming hot, tall, black coffee. Sniffed the heady aroma. Barred myself from even a sip. No spilling in the car or down the front of my Sunday outfit. Or […]
