God is so good. We’ve been loved well here in Texas. I’m utterly infatuated with Texans, particularly those dear folks who go to our church. We’ve been here nearly a week. People have watched our kids, taken us out to eat (thank you to all of you), invited us into their homes, and mostly they […]
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NY, NY
We made it! We are now checking our emails at our dear friends’ JR and Ginger’s apartment in NY. So cool. What a blessing it was to catch up with them. We’re really looking forward to attending their church today. As fellow church planters, we have the kind of fellowship I think we both need […]
Staff Conference Wednesday: Self Deception
Whenever my friend Hud speaks, I listen. Those of you who have read my books can read Hud’s fingerprints all over my text. He’s a deep thinker, a lover of God and people, and his insights really help me navigate this crazy life. Today he spoke of self-deception. Hmmm. Self-deceiving? Moi? Hud said this: “The […]
Beautiful Blogging with Buddies!
Welcome to the Carnival of Beauty, established by Sallie at A Gracious Home. This week’s topic is The Beauty of Blogging. I’m so thrilled to have y’all come on over and take a sampling of some of the best blogging (about blogging!) on the blogosphere. It’s a carnival, folks, so stick around, throw a few […]
Anne Lamott
…That gal cracks me UP! And usually I enjoy her alarming humor and her Jesusy phraseology. But a friend alerted me to a recent article Anne wrote that made me sad. Let me know what you think.
A Summer Sale for Writers
My friend Camy Tang does manuscript critiques and is running a sale for her services: The Story Sensei Summer Sale – A writers’ summer event! From now until July 15th, I will be holding a fabulous contest for my Story Sensei critique service. I will draw the names of TWO lucky winners! They will each […]
Blogging 101: Marketing
Jill, in my last post, asked for blogging advice. So, here are some relevant tips for blogging AND marketing. I hope this helps, Jill! Since I live in France and make my living (if you can call it that at this stage in my career) selling books in America, I’ve had to become creative in […]
First Service a Success
Thank you, Lakepointe, for printing our banners! Julia wanted to help. She put candles in votive holders (with a smile!). We set up the room cafe style. This is how the table tops looked. The bulletins and other information was placed inside the buckets. Sophie and friends. Guitar player and worship friend, Barnaby! How the […]
Bella Firenze!
Me and my friend Jen, smiling in Florence Learning about Florence on our tour. The Duomo Inside. Amazing! Paris team members Kendall and Jen. Belinda in front of a very famous bridge that I can’t spell. This crazy wild boar statue. You rub its nose and put a coin in its mouth. If the coin […]
Blessings of the Day
Giving Watching the Tree Limbs to my friend Kate who loves to read fiction. Reading some very cool reviews: here and here and here.] Getting a day mostly to myself (except for doctoring poor Sophie who is sick) Actually having the opportunity to go to bed early Having a lovely and fun chat with my […]
