The Movie Buff’s Guide to the Bible

If you have read the essay “Faith…” you will notice that I borrowed a quote from James Bond.  After reading my essay, my instructor gave me the challenge of using movie quotes to explain faith.  This was the result…
The Bible happens to be the Greatest Story Ever Told but why is it often easier to pay [...]

Faith…

During a writing class, we were assigned to write an essay about any word.  I chose an “easy” one…ha!
What is faith?
The Bible says that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  Even though I am not promised a life of ease…I feel like I blinked [...]

Wanted: Perfect Day of Writing

Wanted: Perfect Day of Writing
Prerequisites:

Rise early
Quiet Time
Walk Dog
Garden
Write Morning Pages
Nonfat Madagascar Vanilla Extra Foamy Latte…if you have to ask, you just don’t know

Setting: Backyard deck
Climate: Between 70-75 degrees, no humidity, partly sunny
Tools:

Favorite Sketch Pad with top loading binding
Ink Gel Pens-smooth/fast drying
Endless supply of ice water
Red vines to gnaw

Supplementary Materials:

Daughters busy and have own transportation
Son so sleepy [...]

Faves

Husband (1) Carl
Daughters (2) Carlen Amanda and Courtney Anne
Son (1) Caleb Joseph
Dog (1) Hazel
It’s a tie…NIV Study Bible and the Amplified Version
Dictionaries…you will learn this soon if you don’t already know this factoid about me
My new electronic dictionary/thesaurus…too cool!
Sunsets
The Ocean
Root Beer Floats
Blueberries
Solitude

This list will be updated on a regular basis…just a few teasers for now!

Akeelah [...]

Who is This Work of Heart

This Work of Heart is me…Helen Lelia Washington.  I am truly a work of heart because of God.  He has created a new heart within me and everything that I am and desire to be is because of His indwelling Spirit within me.  I believe He speaks to me in many ways and however He [...]