From the Archive
Finding Your Writing Voice
At every conference I’ve attended, the process to find your unique voice has been hammered into my head like a railroad spike. The question is, […]
Journal On
I considered removing the previous three pages from my journal recently. My voice sounds rambling and irritated and my thoughts wander around like whiny children […]
A Prayer that Sparked a Journey
Introduction: Today we’re introducing the third member of our new team of regular contributors to the Inspire blog, Darcy Schock, who is sharing a pivotal […]
Five Reasons to Attend a Writing Retreat
Every single time I attend a writing conference or workshop, I always hear the same thing: “I love being with my tribe!” “Can’t wait to […]
Writing 101: Active and Passive Voices . . . and the Verb “To Be”
Writers are usually encouraged to use the active voice and to avoid the passive voice, so it is important to be able to know and […]
Best Laid Plans: Why Submitting to God is Probably a Pretty Good Idea
Several years ago, a dear friend asked me to accompany her to a writer’s group of some kind. As classic introverts, the thought of walking […]
An Unusual Path to Publication
As a Marriage and Family Therapist of 30 years, I’ve watched my clients grow as they learned to be kind and compassionate with themselves, while […]
Michael Hyatt’s Platform Launch Team
Last week I was selected as a member of Michael Hyatt’s Platform Launch Team. Along with an incredible group of writers, speakers, bloggers and other […]
Waiting for “The Right Moment”
“Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what? […]


