HEROES Ordinary People, ExtraOrdinary Lives

HEROES Ordinary People, ExtraOrdinary Lives
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Friday, June 05, 2009



"Pokie" - Willamina Pocahontas Newell - This beautiful little Corgie is the newest member of the Newell family. Very soon, Dr Pepper, will get to pass off his guard dog duties to this vicious pedigree!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

A little R&R

Why is it that we feel guilty when we slow down? Yeah, I know that sometimes we go way too slow - laziness is a vice - but most of the time we go way too fast - and too long - before we take a break.

God meant it when He told His children to "sabbath" and we would do well to both cherish and honor sabbath times. (Sunday church doesn't count as Sabbath for Pastors!)

I've been watching a half dozen pigeons fluttering down from the roof onto the stone in the pool to enjoy the cool water. God seems to be taking pretty good care of His birds, why can't we trust Him to do the same for us and simply rest in His goodness?

There will be plenty of time for work...never enough time to rest. Hebrews chapter four would make a pretty good read right now: "God's promise of entering his place of rest still stands...For this Good News - that God has prepared a place of rest..." (Hebrews 4:1-2)

(Marvin, thanks for the use of your home!)

Monday, March 02, 2009

The Writing Life
(forgive me Annie Dillard)

It's not as easy as writing! I thought writing a manuscript for a book was tough. I've been two years on HEROES and when I finally reached the end of the last chapter my sigh of relief could probably be heard all the way to the beach (60 miles away). BUT THEN the real work started...I don't remember how many hours I spent looking at every adverb, every typo, misspelling and the like. I can't remember how many hours I spent going through "The Frugal Editor" and now "Best Selling Book Proposals". AND NOW I'm being encouraged to simply self-publish the thing (see www.mattselznick.com) (not to be confused with David Selznick)...

I just want someone to read my book and be blessed.

Oh well...

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