Goodbye Forties: Hello Fearless Fifties

Tomorrow I am turning 50. I have to say that I am actually excited about this new chapter. I have heard people talk about a mid-life crisis. I have not experienced that, but what I have experienced is what I like to call a “mid-life awakening.” Over the past few months, God has shown meContinue reading “Goodbye Forties: Hello Fearless Fifties”

LESSONS FROM A BOOK PROPOSAL

After hitting my deadline for the my first cover letter, book proposal and sample chapters, here are a few things I have learned: 1. I am tired of reading my book. Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times I have read it now. I am not even going to look at it for anContinue reading “LESSONS FROM A BOOK PROPOSAL”

EVERLASTING LIGHT

“O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight”-O Little Town of Bethlehem “At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing toContinue reading “EVERLASTING LIGHT”

THIS IS CHRIST THE KING

“This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and Angels singHaste, haste, to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary.”– What Child Is This “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 Although the birth ofContinue reading “THIS IS CHRIST THE KING”

REST BESIDE THE WEARY ROAD

“O ye beneath life’s crushing load,Whose forms are bending low,Who toil along the climbing wayWith painful steps and slow;Look now, for glad and golden hoursCome swiftly on the wing;Oh rest beside the weary roadAnd hear the angels sing.”– It Came Upon the Midnight Clear “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and IContinue reading “REST BESIDE THE WEARY ROAD”