We're almost halfway through Black History Month. I'm thankful for the many events and programs drawing attention to the significance of this month. A month with other acknowledged dates. In February we also have Abraham Lincoln's birthday (which we celebrate) and Fredrick Douglas's birthday (which we don't), along with President's Day, and Washington's birthday. And let's not forget Valentine's Day when the world focuses on love. Do I think that BHM was chosen to be celebrat

I've mentioned conferences before, but here's a website you should check out. https://thewritelife.com/writers-conferences/?fbclid=IwAR1y_nuhw4X0Ex8tnRTVLLK8CExxuKRKI7tBisxk3VVdHXz0JG-vD0wRWQg The Write Life has listed 60 (that's right 60!) conferences for writers. Check them out along with other information you'll find at the Write Life website.

When under spiritual attack, Ephesians 6 reminds me to put on the entire armor of God. Why? To prepare me for battle so I’m still standing afterward. It took me a while to realize that attacks are just as real for writers. When I ask Christian writers why they are writing the response is usually one of the following: “God called me to write” or “God gave me the words to write.” If this is true, then as writers, we must prepare for spiritual battle. Our words are powerful. Spo

Most people are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words, “I Have a Dream.” I wonder how many people are aware that Dr. King said much more before he continued with his famous dream. When he spoke at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, I was a year and a half old. As a child born in the sixties and now as I approach sixty, I reflect on his words written 57 years ago. Words that he believed and held on to until his death in 1968. I, too, have dreams that I lift up to God in