Book Review for Curse Bearer by Rebecca P. Minor Rebecca Minor has written a stunningly absorbing book that plunks you right in a Renaissance Faire atmosphere. Danae's little village has the baker, tanner, cobbler and even the apothecary. In fact, her father is the apothecary. Danae is learning the tricks of her father's trade. However, her tricks are diving into the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Curse Bearer by Rebecca P. Minor
7 Ways to Bring God with You
Bringing God with you every moment is a choice Moses understand that no matter how much he learned and grew as a leader, he could not do it alone. He could not accomplish the great things that God had for him without God's help. Moses told God: "If Your presence does not go, don't make us go up from here" (Exodus 33.15 HSCB). Moses would rather stay and wait then move without … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Bring God with You
3 Ways to an Awesome Marriage Using Words
You can have an awesome marriage simply by using your words! Gentle words are a tree of life..." (Proverbs 15.4 NLT). As an introverted, shy person who struggled with insecurity, I've had to learn to shape my marriage with words. I married my high school sweetheart, and we've been married for almost 20 years. Wise words, I have found, are one of the easiest and most … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to an Awesome Marriage Using Words
7 Ways to get Mustard Seed of Faith
I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18.8 NIV). Faith to Move Mountains Faith is the most powerful word after Jesus and Love. Jesus said all we need is a mustard seed of faith, and we can move mountains (Matthew 17.20). But why is something so small and assessable as a … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to get Mustard Seed of Faith
8 Top Reasons to Attend a Christian Writers Conference
My top 8 Reason to Attend a Christian Writers Conference. Before I dive into how attending a Christian Writers Conference can literally change the trajectory of your writing, let me be honest. Don't go unless you feel God telling you to go. This is a very simple but powerful truth. If God's not giving you the green light, there is no use spending the time, money and energy … [Read more...] about 8 Top Reasons to Attend a Christian Writers Conference
Book Review: Son of the Age by Lee Bezotte
A Book Review of Lee Bezotte's Fantasy Fiction Coming of age novel, Son of the Age. I just finished Son of the Age: Book One of the Aun series by Lee Bezotte. He posted the sequel to his book on the Realm Makers Facebook page, and since I will be attending Realm Makers Conference in a few days, I decided to read the first book of the series. I fell in love with … [Read more...] about Book Review: Son of the Age by Lee Bezotte
Genres and Subgenres of Literature
Literature can be divided into two main categories: non-fiction and fiction. Fiction is divided into genres and subgenres. When writing a novel, the first thing the writer must choose is the genre of the book and any subgeneres. Below is a list of the most basic fiction genres. Children's Fiction: books written for young kids. Subgenres include contemporary, comedy, … [Read more...] about Genres and Subgenres of Literature
10 Benefits of Jumping Rope: A Fat Burning Workout
Jumping Rope History Jumping rope has been around since ancient times. Historians believe that jumping rope may have started with Egyptians using vines. However, the jump rope did not become widely popular until the early 1900's. Jumping rope became distinctly popular in the inner cities during the 1940's and 1950's because it was an inexpensive pass time for kids. Benefits … [Read more...] about 10 Benefits of Jumping Rope: A Fat Burning Workout