Congratulations to Scott and Chantel united in marriage on March 15 , 2009 Words are a feeble way to capture the power of a day like this. It was a day of innocent beauty and pure joy. We had an absolutely wonderful experience celebrating with Chantel and her new husband. Few pleasures in this life equal that of seeing…
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Fellowship galore
Today I fly to Washington State to see four of the dear friends. We’ve never all been together before, and only the Lord knows if we’ll ever have such an opportunity in this lifetime. We intend to savor every single minute from Wednesday to Monday. I still can’t believe it is happening. All of us…
On beauty and elegance
There is nothing that makes its way more directly into the soul than beauty. - Joseph Addison Eleganceby Lanier Ivester Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. - Saint Augustine In Maiden Meditation-Fancy Freeby Lanier Ivester When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of…
Biblical Fantasy Book Giveaway
If you are a pre-teen or teenager who enjoys fantasy adventure. the new series by Chuck Black will be a treat for you. The stories are creative, exciting, and appropriate for any age. A summary of the latest book in the series, Sir Bentley of Holbrook Court: This second installment in Chuck Black’s Knights of…
Many impress, few inspire
The truth is, many impress, but few inspire. The trouble with seeking to impress is that it requires so little of our heart and soul. But to inspire…that must be the greatest of accomplishments, for inspiring others allows us to be a part of something so much bigger than ourselves. Recently a friend of mine…
Christian Writer’s Market Guide 2009
If there is one resource and reference aspiring writers need, it is Sally Stuart’s The Christian Writer’s Market Guide. Called “the essential reference tool for the Christian writer” for good reason, the 2009 edition also has a CD-ROM with contacts for over 1,000 markets. There are contacts and information for more than 400 book publishers,…
Walking Our Path
I thought … that I was carried in the will of Him I love, but now I see that I walk with it. I thought that the good things He sent drew me into them as the waves lift the islands; but now I see that it is I who plunge into them with my…
Christmas Book Giveaway
Early this year I blogged about the first two books in the “Sisters of the Quilt” series by Cindy Woodsmall. We gave away some copies and I waited, keeping an eye on when the final book in the trilogy would be released. When it debuted I read it and came away with mixed feelings. On…
