Solomon’s Prayer
Having trouble saying, “Enough is enough” when it comes to editing my fiction short story for the writer’s contest.  I need that discerning heart… “Give your servant a discerning heart.” – 1 Kings 3:9a .

“A Different Dream for My Child”
  Reward for retrieving the mail from the mailbox today:  Receipt of my own brand-new autographed copy of Jolene Philo’s book, A Different dream for My Child. I had the privilege of meeting Jolene for the first time while attending Cedar Falls Christian Writers’ Conference in Cedar Falls, Iowa this past June. Way to go, Jolene! Can’t wait to delve into this “powerful, insightful

Oh glorious day!
Oh glorious day…I’m writing and editing my short story for the upcoming Writers Digest competition due December 1…my first ever FICTION contest. Wish me success, my FB friends. Plan to intersperse my writing with cooking & baking prep for tomorrow.   .

Be still
Anyone else find it difficult to find a quiet place to just be still, reflect, and then go forth? I sure do!  “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10a   .

Talking Turkey
  I enjoyed reading an article by Mary Pierce, entitled Talking Turkey. Thanksgiving really is a time about bonding and family time–not so much about the food and whether or not it’s tastyor burned.  I seem to remember a sister cooking her original turkey with inside bag intact! And another sister baking sweet potatoes with a very generous amount of mint. But, of course, I