I had been driving for 8 hours after a week of meeting other writers, agents, and editors. I was exhausted mentally, emotionally, and physically. And I knew my sweet husband had cooked dinner for me. He was waiting my arrival. But the sunset beckoned me. I couldn’t resist it’s beauty, so I quickly pulled into a park that …
Change Coming for Bite of Bread Mondays
Something has been bothering me about the Bite of Bread. Every Monday morning when I write and post (hopefully by 8 which should’ve been by 7) a little voice in the back of my head whispers, “The people depending on this reading plan for the week needed it before they got up this morning…some are already at work.” The …
God Gives Promises with Yellow Paint
“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 I’m sitting in my newest favorite writing place. It’s not a Starbucks or a Port City Java (for my local Wilmington friends). It’s in my home. I’ve finally graduated from writing in the corner of our dining room. I have an office! It’s not decorated, nothing on the walls yet, and it’s messy. I never knew how …
Word Wednesday: Where to find Strength and Joy/ Maqowm
I’ve noticed something about myself that I’ve never noticed before. I need to be alone. I need silence. Do you? I bet you do–maybe even more than you know. Whether you’re a momma with small children or an almost empty-nester like me–we need a quiet moment in the day to recharge our spirits. But not just any kind of silence …
Bite of Bread Bible Reading Plan: Seeking the Highest Gift
A few years ago, maybe a lot of years ago (it’s too early to do the math), I had the honor of reading 1 Corinthians 13 at my niece’s wedding. I practiced it over and over and over again, trying to ingest it comprehend it, so that my reading was more of a recitation. As I chewed …











