Posted on July 23, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
“Bruchko” – This is one of my all-time, lifetime favorite books. The true story of what happens when a sold-out-to-God teenage boy – a nerd – heads into the South American jungles to find an elusive and murderous indigenous tribe.
Author: Bruce Olson Publisher: Creation House
You’re welcome. (I know you’ll like it so I’m just sayin’…)
NOTE added [...]
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Posted on June 25, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
A bad education will teach you what to think.
A good education will teach you how to think.
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Posted on March 12, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
Okay, you have nearly a year now to budget for the next “Writing for the Soul” conference. It’ll be held at the Grand Hyatt in Denver next February 18-21, 2010. Take a look at the keynote speakers. No doubt you’ve heard of authors, Max Lucado and Philip Yancey; Phil Vischer created VeggieTales! The conference is [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
After traveling from North Carolina to Colorado in a week and a half, my adventure cup is full. Just got back yesterday afternoon and I…am…tired. But I’m not a bit sorry.
Our visit with Handsome Son # 1 in Raleigh was fabulous. We had a blast hanging out with his incredibly talented friends.
And the “Writing for the [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
The only thing that counts
is faith expressing itself
through LOVE.
Galatians 5:6b NIV
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Posted on February 2, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
If you love to write, you need to know about the “Writing for the Soul” conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado, coming up February 19-22. I attended last year and was blown away by its standard of excellence. From orientation to keynote speakers, clinics, classes & workshops, worship, and meals, everything challenged us to [...]
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Posted on January 12, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
What’s your in-law story? I want to hear it!
In my book for young women, “Secrets About Guys (that shouldn’t be secret),” I devote a chapter to nurturing healthy in-law relationships. I posted an excerpt in my blog For Mothers of Boys – and Young Brides and expanded on it here: For Mothers of Boys – [...]
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Posted on January 11, 2009 by seriouswhimsey
It was a brutal winter; our first, living in the country. (Somewhere we still have a photo stashed away from back then, showing our outdoor thermometer registering nearly forty below zero, Fahrenheit). There was snow, snow, and more snow. For a month, because of broken underground pipes to our well, we were without running water. [...]
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Posted on November 27, 2008 by seriouswhimsey
Nope, it’s not me this time. It’s Michelle, at This One’s For The Girls. http://thisonesforthegirls.wordpress.com/ She’s posted a review of my book “Secrets About Guys (that shouldn’t be secret),” and is giving away a free copy! If you haven’t met her yet, you really need to drop in and get acquainted with this beautiful mother of five. (Wait til [...]
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