Update and future direction for ruthlsnyder.com
In January I shared my writing goals for 2015. I haven’t finished anything on that list! But I am still focusing on non-fiction, specifically the Author Social Media Mastery Series. After I finished...
View ArticleLessons in Trust and Technology
Sometimes I just have to laugh. (I’d rather laugh than cry, wouldn’t you?!) After I posted last time, I ran into major technology issues. It all started quite innocently, with the addition of a new...
View ArticleWeek of June 21 to 28, 2015 – Technology blips, Last week of school, and Editing
This has been one of those weeks: On Sunday night our internet suddenly died. A few phone calls and a couple days later the internet service came back to life. (The power pack for the radio system...
View ArticleTips for Supporting Aging Parents
Note: This is a companion post to Spending Time with My Dad, which is on the Beautiful Life blog today. The river of life presents all of us with a variety of challenges and celebrations. Maneuvering...
View ArticleStepping into 2016
I don’t know about you, but for me 2015 was one of the most difficult years I’ve had. There are issues I’m still working through which I can’t comment on, but in December my future was looking too dark...
View ArticleJesus and Grief: Thoughts on John 11
John 11 shows us that God understands our grief. Jesus knew Lazarus was going to die. He waited, and then he went to visit his friends, Mary and Martha. Martha expresses her shock and anger, “Lord, if...
View ArticleMust Read: Fellowship of the Burning Heart
I’ve decided that I will read some classics in 2015. Fellowship of the Burning Heart came highly recommended, so I purchased a copy. It sat on my table until a few days ago when I picked it up and...
View ArticlePregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The above image brought tears to my eyes. 1998 is a long time ago in many ways, but the memories are still there. Many people who know me, don’t know. Miscarriage is private grief that many experience,...
View Article2015 Writers’ Blog Hop Week 3 – My favourite character
Thirty four years later I can still picture him: my grade 7 teacher, Mr. Arthur Freeman. (The picture above was taken while I sat in his classroom.) He taught junior high for decades at Prairie Bible...
View ArticleFavourite Quotes from The Art of Work by Jeff Goins
In January I received an invitation to join the launch team for The Art of Work by Jeff Goins. Although the official launch date of the book is tomorrow, March 24, 2015, everyone on the launch team...
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