The Writing Life
But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. — James 3:8 (NASB)
As a writer, I make my living with words. I know how they can be used. They can comfort and uplift. They can praise and glorify God. They also can be knives against a whetstone.
I pray to God—my life a prayer—
And wait for what He’ll say and do.
Psalm 130:5 (MSG) [Read more…] about Worship is a Posture
While I believe in protecting one’s ideal writing and creative time, I’m an equally strong proponent of working outside those times. Challenging oneself is necessary. It teaches a person to work regardless of the external situation.
The problem with perfectionists, albeit not the only one, is that they’re like lobsters about to be cooked. They’re not only the lobsters placed into the pot, but they’re also the chefs tossing them in and closing the lid behind them. [Read more…] about Cooking Lobsters (or, Another Study in Perfectionism)
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
Psalm 57:7 (NASB)
