Prayers

A BARK COLLAR

“But for him who is joined to all the living there is hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they will die; but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten” (Eccl 9:4-5 Gideon Bible). I perk…

CAUTION UP AHEAD

They landed in the country of the Gadarenes and were met by two mad victims of demons, coming out of the cemetery. The men had terrorized the region for so long that no one considered it safe to walk down that road anymore” (Matthew 8:28-30 The Message). What are the odds? Two against ten? Against…

DILIGENCE

Peaceful waters from the lily pad! For this week’s FROG Blog, I share a treasure I have posted in my Martha & Mary Writing Studio. It’s been years since I found this and wish the source had credited its author. His or her literary gift reminds me that words written (or spoken) today impact tomorrow…

POWER SURGE!

We’ve had intermittent power outages over the past week for various reasons. During one of these darkened moments, I sat by candlelight to discover a brighter light. I utilized the lack of lights, heat, machines, etc. to practice my word of the year 2021: abundance. I willed myself to focus on abundant gratitude. I realized…

BREATHING COURAGE!

BREATHING COURAGE!

Rita Reali, JC and his layout/publishing team are finishing my most vulnerable writing assignment, Knee Deep. Red Paint Spilman is busy in his art studio creating this cover while Dottie Justice, Peaches and a small circle of others are part of my advisory team. They allow me to brainstorm my diverse project ideas and offer…

ABUNDANCE

I announce my 2021 Word of the Year! ABUNDANCE. Last year, I chose DECIPHER to practice inner growth. The decipher premise stemmed from a need to check motive: my use of time, personal connections, spending and saving money, energy output etc. What motive manifested my habits? This year’s word is ABUNDANCE. I’m challenging myself to…

LIBRARY CHALLENGE

I’m working on next week’s FROG blog about my 2021 Word of the Year to Practice: Abundance. The next 3 books in the FROG Blog series are in various pieces, with intent to publish them this year: Knee Deep, Tadpoles and Poetry Pod. I ask for your help in one of my challenges this year!…

UNIVERSAL TRANQUILITY

Joyful Christmas to all! Believing in new birth for your upcoming days and year! In reading Psalms 15, I believe if we continually responded this way, our world would look much different. (Even when I practice any one of the guidelines from Ps. 15:2-5 that becomes my daily challenge)! 1 LORD, who may dwell in your…

SALTY WARNING

Similar spice. Different table. When I’m on the cusp of a character makeover, I discover an internal salt granule threatening to embed itself into a previous flesh wound. Just when I think I’ve overcome an offense, that saline washes into another part of my life.   Salt serves as a cleaner and healer. I need…

3 Wise Gifts

As you are doing your Christmas shopping, I suggest this trinity of gifts. Just as the Magi brought 3 gifts, I hope these will be your earthly gold, frankincense and myrrh for people’s literary collection. Books by Christina M. Eder Life’s Too Short for Dull Razors, Cheap Pens, and Worn Out Underwear Christina’s first book Life’s Too…