I probably won't be posting tomorrow since we are doing our taxes, then filing the FAFSA for Chris and Beth, then I plan on updating my blog with some suggestions that Chris strongly hinted at adding. So look for a few updates on the blog by late tomorrow. At least assuming that the taxes and FAFSA don't take all day.
If it isn't updated by around 5, it isn't happening yet because tomorrow night I have a date with a good book, "The Last Sin-Eater," by Francine Rivers. It has been waiting for me for two weeks! That is a long time for me to not pick up a book which has been staring at me from my dresser. I haven't even had time to read the back cover copy! I will have complete quiet as David and the girls will be attending the Daddy-Daughter dance. I am blessed that they can have this special time. It will be something for them to treasure.
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Friday, February 23, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Beginnings
Today I have jumped into the 21st century! Though at times I have resisted technology to the point that my dear husband and son have labeled me a technophobe, I am joining the conversation. Hopefully my posts will help other beginning writers (and others just beginning to step out in their gifts) to have the courage to do so.
I have always longed to write, but struggled with feeling inadequate to the point that I was terrified to do so, even for myself. While I may want to lay some blame on my own perception growing up that my parents valued the practical beyond pursuing dreams, the truth of the matter is I walked in fear. I am not speaking of the feeling a little timid, but the overwhelming, no way can I do that!! kind of fear. The kind that says I am stupid for even considering this.
But what I have come to realize is that not only did the Lord give this gift to me, but that I am worshipping Him when I write what He shows me. And I have an enemy who has fought fiercely to keep me from writing. That tells me that the Lord does want to use me, otherwise why would the devil throw out so much resistance?
In being honest about the fits and starts of walking this out, I pray others will be encouraged. Let us begin . . .
I have always longed to write, but struggled with feeling inadequate to the point that I was terrified to do so, even for myself. While I may want to lay some blame on my own perception growing up that my parents valued the practical beyond pursuing dreams, the truth of the matter is I walked in fear. I am not speaking of the feeling a little timid, but the overwhelming, no way can I do that!! kind of fear. The kind that says I am stupid for even considering this.
But what I have come to realize is that not only did the Lord give this gift to me, but that I am worshipping Him when I write what He shows me. And I have an enemy who has fought fiercely to keep me from writing. That tells me that the Lord does want to use me, otherwise why would the devil throw out so much resistance?
In being honest about the fits and starts of walking this out, I pray others will be encouraged. Let us begin . . .
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