Romans 12:9-21 This passage in Romans (New International Version) is marked as ‘Love in action’. What an intriguing idea. I’d like to pull out a few of the pieces of advice to focus on them in context of how we serve the Kingdom of God in our writing. V9. Love must be sincere … We …
Category Archives: Writers Life
Smoke And Mirrors
“How did he do that?” Was the question each one of us asked as we wondered how the magician at a party I recently attended had left us spellbound with every trick he performed? Of course, we knew there really was no magic involved in his performance, and yet, this showman’s mind games and deceptive …
Writers Life | Karma Chameleon
The unlikely inspiration for my blog this quarter is my teenage crush, Boy George. I’m sure you’re baffled and wondering, dear writers, what on earth a left-of-centre singer of the 80’s has to do with Christian writing. Let me tell you. What’s in a Title? But first, allow me to fill you in on the …
Devotion | Not of this World …
I’ve recently returned from my annual trip to Australia to attend the Omega Writers Conference. There is a lot to think of before an overseas trip, and a long list of things to pack. But the most important is my passport. After all, I can borrow or buy anything else I forget. But if I …
Tuesday Book Chat | What Books Have You Read That Are Unforgettable?
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What books have you read that are unforgettable? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in …
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Devotion: Faith or Fear?
1 John 4 v. 18 NIV There is no fear in love. But perfect love casts out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. It was a beautiful day in the school holidays and I had decided to take 5 of our grandchildren aged …
Running your own giveaways – the why and how
The Problem We’ve written a book and for most of us, that is a major, major accomplishment. It might have taken between one and ten years of work and represents much blood, sweat, and angst. But then the book sits there and the world goes on. How does an author get reviews, sales, and opportunities …
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Let’s Invest Our Time, Not Just Spend It
Every one of us is here for a reason beyond ourselves. It’s easy to forget that sometimes. We get so caught up in the demands of daily life that it’s easy to lose sight of the longer timeline, the broader view, the deeper perspective. Time is precious. There’s a set limit to how much we …
Book Review of Melissa Tagg’s Wedding At Sea
Today, Dienece Darling is reviewing her favourite (and recently released) book in a contemporary romance series with strong mystery elements Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg. Book Blurb Two enemies. One wedding. And a seaside mystery decades in the making. Lilian doesn’t remember anything about her life before the day Maggie Muir found her on her …
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The Lies You Tell Yourself
Have you ever shared a struggle with someone and while you’re sharing you suddenly hear the words coming from your lips are lies you’ve been telling yourself? You don’t view yourself as dishonest because who trusts those people, right? But lies, regardless of how small, that drip out of our mouths like a leaky tap, leave …