by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I already felt a little uneasy about the day. Then I heard myself say to a family member, “Oh, that train wreck has already left the station,” and I realized it might be worse than I thought. It was early so I figured the angsty, disconnected feeling…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I’ll just crawl under the pew now, thanks. Has it happened to you? Right at the pastor’s most dramatically silent pause: your hideously loud stomach-growl. I say growl, but remember those old movies when Tarzan yodel-yelled and in response elephants stampeded? That.  You put your hand over…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Hey writers! Join me in celebrating February as National Library Lover’s Month.  Our libraries offer a variety of media to improve, educate, and entertain their patrons. The best news is (drumroll please) libraries are free! These sources of nonfiction information and fiction adventures create community and…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea How many batteries does it take to power the average American post-Christmas playtime? If I were to make a joke out of that question, it would probably include a clever play on words—maybe something about lithium ion versus lead oxide. No doubt we’d all get a big…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every writer longs to see his/her work published, but not every writer is a leader. The position takes a unique skill set. What are the 7 Traits Every Christian Writer Needs for Leadership? Make positive choices. Choose joy. This is not about expecting every day to…

Recently we've shared writing quote memes from Edie and Alycia. This week, we have more from both ladies. Before we look at those, let's talk about the pictures. You don't have to be a professional photographer to take photos to use for memes. Most of us take pictures on our…