–Raluca Nicolae brings together two of her passions – writing and nature – in her debut book for children, The Adventures of Ginger the Red Fox. Whilst introducing captivating, relatable animal characters, the author’s intriguing use of a puzzle as part of the plot, and her positive life-affirming messaging, sets this book for the under-sevens apart. At 55 pages, The Adventures of Ginger the Red Fox is longer than many early read books but brings with it all the qualities of a bedtime … [Read more...]
Free Book Writing Worship
Explore the depths of the heart and immerse yourself in relationship with God before learning practical worship songwriting skills. Award-winning songwriter Krissy Nordhoff helps lyricists and musicians sharpen their skills in starting songs, adding dimension, removing distractions, maintaining momentum, and co-writing. Songwriters and worship leaders are challenged to trust the Lord with their gifts as they put their new skills into practice. They also have access to: Links to video with … [Read more...]
Show Your Gratitude With Words
Yesterday I wrote about the process of writing in a gratitude journal and the kinds of benefits that activity can offer. Writing is a powerful process. Sharing your written words of appreciation with others can have an even bigger impact than journaling privately. Personal notes can really brighten a person’s day, and the positive vibes are far-reaching. Keep reading to discover why you may want to show your gratitude with words, starting today. Writing Has Power In a busy world, we can … [Read more...]
Enforce Gratitude with a Gratitude Journal
Once you get into the habit of contemplating what you’re grateful for each day, it’s time to consider writing it down. This can be intimidating for people who don’t like to write or feel they may not have time to dedicate to it. In all honesty, it really doesn’t take that much time to write it down than to simply think on what you appreciate, and you don’t have to have strong writing skills in order to jot down three sentences. Let’s see if we can’t make the process seem less stressful. There … [Read more...]
Reading and Writing as Replacements for Bad Habits
With the new year nearly upon us, many people are determined to put a stop to their bad habits. While there is a lot that goes into achieving this goal - and everyone’s path to self-betterment is unique - those with bad habits to conquer should consider the value of reading and writing as a means of helping themselves complete the journey. In fact, reading and writing can serve as effective replacements for the bad habits we otherwise find the time and desire to do. Consider the following … [Read more...]