by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31 NIV). You’ll first notice the welcome signs, fragrant smells from the kitchen,…

by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan My husband is an artist and our Community Theatre’s set designer. When he plans a new set, he lays out his favorite tools before he begins the work. Pens, pencils, rulers, angle finders, compasses, geometric shape templates, etc. all laid out within arm’s reach. It’s quite…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites I am a fish, at least that is what my dad said. My parents worked at a private lake. At the age of four, my father threw me in the water over my head to teach me to swim. (I do not recommend his methods). I…

By A.C. Williams by @acw_author Gratitude is in short supply in 21st Century America, so whenever we have the opportunity share what we’re thankful for, I say we jump on it. So first off, before we do anything else, I want to thank any veterans who may be reading this…

by Alycia W. Morales @AlyciaMorales Let me start by saying this is not a post about word counts. It's a post about how much our words count in life. As writers and/or speakers, we've been entrusted with words. If we're Christian by faith, the weight of that trust weighs a…

By Sara Beth Williams @WilliamsSaraB What makes a great story? A well-developed plot. What helps drive the plot forward, besides a character’s strong, identifiable goal? Mistakes. Mistakes in fiction can vary in severity and are extremely relatable to readers. Mistakes can be purely accidental, due to poor judgement or anything…