POV—point of view—is critical to a writer. As he creates his story, he must decide from whose point of view a scene will be described. Whose head will the reader be in during a chase, an argument, a conversation, or a tender moment? It’s all about perspective. …
Robert Frost wrote of two roads diverging in a yellow wood. His famous poem “The Road Not Taken” speaks to choices we all face. Jesus addressed the same issue, telling of a broad way and a narrow way. The narrow road leads to life, He said, “and …
Look closely at this photograph. Exactly in the center, just to the right of the tree. See it? I’m not a smiley-face kind of person, but this one caught me by surprise one snowy morning last week. In the middle of my work on a novel set …
My expectant daughter-in-law, Kelli, asked me to go with her to her ultrasound appointment this week. The baby is Kelli’s first and will make an appearance in July. Grandchild number four! I knew what to expect. Ultrasound scoped out my daughter, now all grown up, so it …
This morning I heard new songs at the Riverwalk. Not the stalwart red-winged blackbird that faithfully sings through the winter, but a new lilting refrain, fresh and clear. The river sang a different tune as well, popping and creaking at its ice-rimmed edges. In chorus, they sounded …
Creativity Something we wish we had more of, right? Today I’m hosting author and speaker Karen Whiting who’s written a fun book of craft ideas for girls. Check out her suggestions for finding God’s creative spark in the New Year. *** I love creativity and always feel …
Angel Song. Sounds like a book title or a new fragrance at the cosmetic counter. However, Pope Benedict XVI takes the concept quite literally, as if everyone has heard such song or at least heard of it. I recently read about Benedict’s new book debunking a few …
For years I told my own children and students at school that there is no such thing as a stupid question. I’ve changed my mind. Too many times one of those aforementioned youngsters posed the query, “Is this good enough?” If they have to ask, the answer …