Christmas in 50 Words

Christmas in 50 Words

God bless those folks at Igniter Media. Here’s their latest upload. Poignant, clear, and unique – this short poem written by Dana Livesay with music track “Solace” created by Brian Wurzell and TJ Hill. This mini movie captures the beauty of the events surrounding the Nativity through poem, all the while reminding us what Mary learned so many years...

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Posted on Dec 18, 2011 | 8 comments

Blaming God? We’ve all done it.

Blaming God? We’ve all done it.

Journal entry of thoughts and notes about the December 14th entry for My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers  entitled The Great Life. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Oswald Chambers clarity of thought often astounds me. But it isn’t his communication of great profound truth but simple, clear, concise truth. It gets me every time. From today’s Utmost devotion we read…. Blaming God is evidence that we are refusing to let go of some disobedience somewhere in our lives. God’s mark of approval, when you obey Him, is peace.. Whenever peace does not come, wait until it does, or seek to find out why it is not coming. Any problem that comes between God and myself is the result of disobedience. Any problem that comes while I obey God (and there...

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Posted on Dec 14, 2011 | 1 comment

Wordless Wednesday: A Black Lab Christmas

Wordless Wednesday: A Black Lab Christmas

The gentle, intelligent and family-friendly Labrador Retriever from Canada continues to be the most popular breed in the United States. Labrador Retrievers, originally from Newfoundland, were initially used in work alongside fisherman, helping to pull in nets and catch fish that escaped from fishing lines. After being crossed with Setters, Spaniels and other Retrievers, the Labrador Retriever honed its skills as a true retriever. From this point in the breed’s history, "Labs," as they are affectionately called, were bred primarily to perform as an efficient retriever of game, with a stable temperament suitable for a variety of activities beyond hunting.

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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 | 3 comments

Can You Relate? How to Feel Miserable as a Writer

Can You Relate? How to Feel Miserable as a Writer

Writers are an odd lot. We are creative, which makes us yearn for affirmation. We are artistic, which makes us susceptible to incredible self-doubt. And finally, we are open-minded on many subjects, which makes us difficult to pigeonhole. If you’re a writer, you should read James Scott Bell recent post on The Kill Zone, a blog of 11 top thriller and mystery authors, called How to Feel Miserable as a Writer.  He attributed the author of the list, Keri Smith (10 Ways an Artist Can Feel Miserable), and then revised it specifically for writers. When I first read it, I related to nearly every one of the ten items on the list. By the way, if you don’t subscribe to The Kill Zone, I highly recommend it. Great stuff from some great authors. Email...

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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 | 6 comments
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