This silly cat made me laugh for the longest time. (wait for the one minute mark…)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VsbQOujCSA
HT: Stephanie Laube
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Five Reasons Not to Brag
We've all done it -- bragged -- whether intentional or not. Not only should all glory go to God for your accomplishments, but bragging may not get the reaction you think. Say you tell someone you made ten million dollars last year. Rather than the reaction you're expecting, you may instead:
1.) Look foolish. Ten million dollars? I paid more than that last year in taxes.
2.) Hurt someone …
Knowing Discouragement’s End
A guest blog by Mesu Andrews
Mark Lowry is one of my favorite comedians. I heard one of his performances many years ago, and he quoted a single, profound phrase found 457 times in the King James Bible: “It came to pass…”
That’s it. That’s all.
It came…to pass.
And then he challenged the audience to remember those words the next time they faced an impossible situation, the depths of …
Embracing Change – Part Two
Last week in my post "Embracing Change," I outlined the six phases that characterize the acceptance of change in our lives and world. Today, I want to focus on some specifics that you need to consider to adapt to the future.
First, a recap of the six phases when confronted with something new:
Phase One - Dismissed as a fad by those who stand to lose the most or like the status quo.
Phase Two …
A Major Money Mistake
When I was working for a small company years ago, the extremely reliable woman who cut our paychecks missed the Big Day -- a Friday. As it became evident she would be a no-show, one of my co-workers revealed she was upset. "I wrote out and mailed checks for all my bills last night because I thought I was going to get paid today. Now they'll all bounce."
I didn't understand why anyone would …
Overcome the Discouragement of Expectations
Guest post by Erin Taylor Young
This is Henry, our dog. Not my husband.
I love my husband. Really I do. But there are occasions I’m tempted to take a sharp, pointy pencil and stab him somewhere non-fatal. Especially when I’m torqued over my anemic word count, frustrated by a recent edit, or discouraged by yet another rejection.
I’m venting why, why, WHY, and my hubby turns into a fixer. …
Embracing Change
On September 3, 1967 the world changed. It was a day remembered for chaos and disillusionment, despair and confusion. No, it wasn’t because the last episode of “What’s My Line?” aired on U.S. television.
The above picture is what happened in Sweden the day the country switched from driving on the left to the right side of the road. Their neighbors, Norway and Finland had already changed, but …
What is Crowdfunding? Is it Right for You?
Guest post by Nicole O'Dell
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is all the rage these days. And it makes sense because a successful campaign guarantees a successful product (book) launch since the necessary sales happen upfront. Or at least enough so that what comes later is gravy. How awesome is that?
But it can be a horrifying prospect to take your idea and present it to the public for a …
Two Basic Tips on Budgeting with an Irregular Income
One challenge of writing books for a living is the fact that unlike many other jobs, you don't usually see a cycle of paychecks appearing at regular intervals with predictable amounts. Instead, you may see a whoosh of money, followed by smaller amounts every few months triggered by actions on your part, such as turning in manuscripts and proposals. Only well-established authors will have this …