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Brigid · 3 months ago

didn't see the tweets, hope i win a CD, and wish i could come to the conference!

Chele A. Myears · 3 months ago

Been keeping my fingers crossed that I will win a CD! I will keep checking back to see/hear your news! You have me very curious and excited!

PS I can't believe how people act sometimes. Why would it be funny to hack into someone's twitter and make stupid/inappropriate tweets. I don't see the humor in that at all! The nerve of some people. :( Glad I didn't read them.

jessicabenenati · 3 months ago

Ooh, I would love to go to the conference and I can't wait till you post about the cd!
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Tiffany · 3 months ago

I to have a love/hate relationship with the comma!

lisacollins1997 · 3 months ago

Dear Angie,
I have been anxiously waiting for the update on the DC*B giveaway. Then I felt selfish for wanting it so very badly. So, whenever I logged in to see if you had announced the winners, I would pray for you and your family instead. Hope all is well with you. PS- I too am a huge fan of the dot, dot, dot. They're my favorite puncuation!

Bina · 3 months ago

YOU are so adorable that you make me think of letting go of my own comma fetish,,,,,,,,,nah. Maybe tomorrow!
Hugs and blessing to you!
Bina

Sarah · 3 months ago

Oh, you always make me smile! :) I don't think I'll be able to get over using commas or ellipses!

Praising along with you that your book editing shouldn't be too much work!

Deb Martell · 3 months ago

Same issue - always wondering if I have way to many commas in my blog writing. Oh well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,! Love the DCB!!

mnunnally · 3 months ago

I had the same problem with my twitter account. It would only show on my blog twitter updates not on actual twitter. I thought I had taken care of the problem, but the next day was the same thing again. I finally just had to take my twitter updates off the blog.

So excited for you about your book. What great joy to have your book moving along so nicely!

JD_Ladybugs999 · 3 months ago

You are adorable. Absolutely adorable. Commas and all.

sivjeparish · 3 months ago

That is ok Angie!! I have a deeply passionate, yet equally unhealthy love of exclamation points!!!!
But then, someone has to love all the commas and exclamation points that get left out of text messages and tweets, right????!!!! So I figure I just use as many as possible, so none will feel unappreciated!!! (oh, question marks are probably underappreciated too!)

I am so happy with you about your book!!!!

KelliRS · 3 months ago

I'm the same way with exclamation marks!!!
I always have to go back through anything I type and replace most, if not all, my ending punctuation! It's become a habit to end all my sentences with a !!!
I guess I'm just an excitable gal!
So sorry about the twitter thing. I forget Candice has a blog now. I'm off to check it out!

lisacollinsworth · 3 months ago

I SOOOOO wish I lived closer to Maryland. My husband and I want to meet you and your precious family so badly!

TriciaNae · 3 months ago

I too, am very, very fond of the comma!! I think they make sentences look smarter. LOL

ginabaynham · 3 months ago

Delighted to hear how little editing will need to be done on the book, well done!
I, think, you, write, just, fine, !!!!! :)

sandypearson · 3 months ago

Thanks for being obedient and starting the book club. the crazy love book is changing me...check that - the Lord is changing me. glad you are encouraged today. wish you were my neighbor!

Jessica · 3 months ago

I am an editor, and I love commas too. Apparently my authors are better grammarians (in some ways) than I, because I put commas in and then the copyeditor takes them out!

Sarah_G · 3 months ago

I think you should tell your publisher that you are targetting the younger generation....and they NEVER take a breath between sentences. I've learned to control my comma urges....but as you can see....the pregnant pauses of periods are proving hard to supress.

Hugs,
Sarah

Jennifer · 3 months ago

I have to say, I have that same unhealthy love of commas! ;) Congratulations on the good news though!

7thheaven · 3 months ago

Angie,
I just have to tell you that you are such an inspiration to me. I check your blog, rather frequently I might add, b/c it is so uplifting to me. Right now I am going through something with the Lord and reading your blog helps to guide me and inspire me!!!
Thanks so much...and I am extremely fond of the...............(periods)..as all my sentences in my blog contain them...lol..
Have a Blessed weekend
7th heaven
Annmarie

Tiffany · 3 months ago

Umm I just love you! I have an unhealthy love for this.....................LOL! Which is probably why I will never be able to write a book! ;) Hugs to you! can't wait for your book!

Xoxo!

WhitneyC · 3 months ago

You know I'm going to have to call you JEWEL for that, right? :) Although I'm 100% certain while she's married to her commas, she's been having an affair with the dashes lately. :) Love you!

angiereyn · 3 months ago

Anxiously awaiting the "news"! Hope I win a CD! And....I tend to use exclamation points in excess! :)

ashliehwaters · 3 months ago

I can't wait to read your book; commas and all! I know it's going to be wonderful!!

Deborah · 3 months ago

That is fabulous news about your manuscript. I didn't even notice the comma error, was there one!

pendy · 3 months ago

Oh, I do love ellipses... :)

cmt · 3 months ago

you have ablessed weekend as well. Would absolutely love to attend the womens conference... right my husband is on partial unemployment, and I am a stay at home mom... so let's just say not in budget. I will be praying that the Lord gives you His word to touch and pierce through the hearts of many women. Ang, you have a blessed gift... use it.

lindsaybarr · 3 months ago

You are too cute!!

Melissa Davis · 3 months ago

You, are, hysterical!!! I love all punctuation marks equally, ....apparently. Someone needs to use all the ones that get left out of other people's writing....you know, all those people who don't seem to love any punctuation. I really love to cover all the left out periods with the ....pause....thing. When I was teaching my little autistic guy to write stories, he put commas between every word. I'm not sure why, and we finally convinced him that was too many commas. You'd like him. :)

My cousin got to go to the DCB release party/concert in Texas. Cool pics and everything. Only a little jealous.

Congratulations on the great book news. I'm not surprised at all, as I think you are an amazing writer, commas and all.

myheartsgivingbirth · 3 months ago

I have a thing for ellipses...I confess! I am thrilled that your edits will be a simple fix and I cannot wait to read it...you are an unbelievable writer and storyteller!

Blessings - Angie

Bekah_F · 3 months ago

I have an unhealthy obsession with commas as well. Funny things is, when I edit for someone else I am the first to catch a mistake! Go figure.
I can't wait for your book to come out! Audrey's story has only just begun!

facebook-55003363 · 3 months ago

i have an unhealthy addiction to commas as well and for....those guys. :) we should start a support group. hahaha...

Rebekah · 3 months ago

i love you angie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (ellipses and commas, and all) :) :) :)

Sarah · 3 months ago

Did I ever mention that you're just so great?!?! No? Well....you are and I love you for it!! ♥♥

bullsnikle · 3 months ago

Have you ever read the book "Eats Shoots and Leaves?" It's a humorous look at grammar and punctuation history and is totally nerdy, but I really loved it. My favorite "rule" in the book is "Don't use commas like a stupid person." Really. That's what it says. Anyway, just thought I'd add that.

Tasha78 · 3 months ago

Love, you, girl! So,glad,that,the,editing,is,going,well.I,won't,be,able,to,come,to,your,conference,but,I,will,be,praying,for,you,as,always.Tasha,in,Indiana.

Traci · 3 months ago

Laughing at your "unhealthy love of commas" because my husband has that, too. He is a seminary student and I have to proof his papers. When in doubt, leave it out is my motto!

andrea · 3 months ago

I also tend to overuse the comma, I've tried to write a sentence without any but failed. I also "overuse" quotation marks.
Congrats on the speedy editing, I can't wait to read the book!

Cheryl L. Seehausen · 3 months ago

Does less editing mean that the book will be out sooner??? :-) I can pray can't I?

Shawna&Co. · 3 months ago

I, have, problems, with, commas, too. It's great hear you won't have to edit very much. How I hate editing! I'm excited for the announcement :)

Speaking of twitter,,,,,,Have you had any issues with half naked women wanting to be your friend? I have to block 3-4 a week and they are driving me crazy! I don't know they think I like that!

pridelandsmommy · 3 months ago

I totally abuse "!!!!!" but I am an equal opportunity abuser of all punctuation marks.

btw, I have K-LOVE playing online and David Crowder is playing. (How He Loves).....nice.

I received my thank you card from Candace today in the mail.......what a sweet soul...

Oh, and I am not sure if I ever made it on the list for the book.....I would still love one, but I am a slow reader as it is......so I'll probably be only getting through chapter One when y'all are onto the next book. (don't know why I just used y'all.......I'm in New England......guess I just am feeling your southern hospitality). Would still love it if you can spare an extra copy, if not....I will try to pick up a copy at Barnes and Noble soon enough.

xox
*~Michelle~* (Little Earth Angels)

Lindsey · 3 months ago

i overly use commas too! i am so glad to know there are other people out there who have the same tendencies :)

Rebecca · 3 months ago

Angie - that is great news on the book!

So sorry that Candice is having to deal with nastiness already - ugh!

maryfromva · 3 months ago

I, too, share your love of the comma, my favorite punctuator (I doubt that is even a word!).

Dawn Rutledge Weissman · 3 months ago

Angie,

I live in Maryland and I have been a reader of your blog from almost the beginning. I just checked out the link for the conference at Lifepoint - I would love to hear you speak in person! I could not tell from the info on their website which day you will be speaking and if it will be in Chantilly, Virginia or at the church. Let me know when you have a chance.

Thanks, Dawn

Brooke · 3 months ago

Chantilly!

facebook-579892357 · 3 months ago

I also have an unhealthy love of the comma. I am also quite fond of the semi-colon.

Thank you for the heads up on crazy love's first 5 chapters being on b&n. I am waiting for my copy!! but wanted to be a part of Bloom. I love it! (Oh, look! I also love exclamation points!)

Katie · 3 months ago

I'm with you on the comma thing! My high school English teacher used to cringe when I turned in papers... =)

ALSingleton · 3 months ago

I am excited about your book! For you, and for me. I will definitely be getting that one! :)

Jo Lynn · 3 months ago

I had the same Twitter issue.....people blaming me for being a bad person :( I was taken out of a contest because my Twitter updates are on the side of my blog :(

rachelizabeth · 3 months ago

I overuse parnetheses (seriously - I'm always going back and editing sentences to take out the parentheses). Oh - and I overuse hyphens as well. :)

That is so terrible about the Twitter hackers. I don't get why people would want to do that. It's senseless to me. It's just dumb.

MommyAngela · 3 months ago

Oh, I love the semicolon; there's just something about it!

Actually, in your sentence, there *should* have been a comma, based on proper grammar rules.

She informed me (with Christian love) that I have an unhealthy love of the comma and I tend to agree.

"I tend to agree" is a separate sentence with its own subject and predicate. Therefore, you need a comma to separate it from the first sentence.

But I've been out of the classroom for 3 1/2 years, surrounded by Elmo and diapers, so I'm a little rusty. LOL

Heather · 3 months ago

i think you're right! :)

gitzengirl · 3 months ago

I was so good about punctuation until I became a blogger. Now, because it's so conversational, I've become addicted to ellipses and run on sentences... all of my professors would be mortified... and if I would have written like this at the magazine... let's just say... they would have fired me...

... :)

thomastroops · 3 months ago

This fall I'm reading Les Miserables by Victor Hugo to our precious children as we are moving to London and are planning on seeing it for our 19th anniversary in January. Writing is so objective. Your publisher would have had a hayday with Mr Hugo. The man could rock a comma!

Through this move my Lord is making it ever clear that He is never late, He is never early, but He is always right on time! If I believe it, my actions and attitudes must follow.

Franthomas · 3 months ago

You crack me up!! I've completely forgotten all proper punctuation and have no idea how to use what any more! :)

So very proud of your book. I truly cannot wait to read it.

Thank you for blessing me in so many ways.
Blessings~
Fran

Lynn Worley · 3 months ago

Well thanks to the new post I can post a comment again!
Why do people have to do that? Hacking into accounts, causing trouble, and what's the matter with comma's anyway?
Continuing to lift up prayers!
Psalms 34:4-7 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
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jennah · 3 months ago

I read your blog every day (just never comment because of time). I cracked up this morning when I read about your obsession with commas and ellipses. Me too!!! But, I *think* that the previous sentence you mentioned actually should have had a comma. I think you have to have a comma before and when it is connecting two complete sentences. For some reason, that made me laugh this morning (it's early....) to think you resisted a comma where one maybe should have been. I could be wrong, but that's what I remember form teaching 5th graders. (I'm not being critical....I just had to share that your punctuation struggles made me giggle this morning! I hope I didn't offend you in the process.)

I am eagerly anticipating your new book, and I finished "Crazy Love" earlier this summer. What a life-changing book for me. Great book for your book club!

While I am commenting....do you know where I can get the "boy" version of "I Will Carry You"? I have a friend who lost a son two years ago, and I think she would really love to hear it.

marlanajill · 3 months ago

Crack me up! I too have an 'unhealthy love' of commas and exclamation points. :) That's hilarious that your editor told you and in such a fun way. This is why she's getting paid the big bucks, right? Your writing is a blessing to many people. Congratulations on making it this far in the journey with your book. You have to be feeling like there's some glorious light at the end of the tunnel since you don't have to make many revisions. That is a testament to your skill as a writer.

Cristin McEnnerney Vosburgh · 3 months ago

ha ha ha! you are funny! i have an unhealthy love for 'periods' ......and definitely smiley faces. :)
I always think about the periods when i type them (especially on facebook) because i have a friend who is obcessed with 'proper' EVERYthing when it comes to writing. (It's funny...because you probably now know everyone's unhealthy loves. :) hee hee)
Anyway...thought you should know you are my friend. well, my blog friend. :) my husband thinks i'm nuts! and wierd that i have friends i've never met or even talked to!....but he understands. my 'friends' are you, jessica, mcmama, soulemama....that sums up my 'best' blog friends! :) i sometimes spend more tme with you guys than i do my 'local' friends. well, actually, that is true. Anyway....i love my 'perks' throughout the days/week when i get to read some updates, humerous stories, heartfelt thougths from my friends. thanks for being my friend and sharing your life! :)

AnnVoskamp_HolyExperience · 3 months ago

A half an hour, girl?
Oh, I am rubbing my hands with crazy delight! Thank you, Sweet Jesus!
For the gift and the words You've given your daughter, and the lives you will forever change with them. We whisper thanks, Father....
Angie?
Oh, revel in this weekend with people you love and a God who spills with Grace...

Sending so much love...
All's grace,
Ann

Name · 3 months ago

From one comma-holic, to another, I can really, appreciate your struggle,,,,

Jezamama · 3 months ago

You're coming to Maryland!?!? Yeah. Very exciting. Wish I could go it is super close. Either way the women will be blessed and I hope that they minister to your family too. Wave as you fly by or drive by :)
Blessings.

Terry Hutchings · 3 months ago

This may sound silly but.... that last comma thing on your recent post, is the laugh that I so desperately needed today. = )

JennPorter · 3 months ago

Angie...just sent you an email about a trek to Western Maryland to see David Crowder Band in November! Am calling a girlfriend today to get in on the women's seminar. Would love to meet you in person and give you a hug!! Blessings to you and your family!

lindseybarkel · 3 months ago

You are too funny!! Who doesn't have a love of the comma and over-use it ;) Can't wait to buy your book!!!!!!!!!!

kford924 · 3 months ago

I too have a love affair with a comma now and again... but who doesn't? You really crack me up.

moriazuriel · 3 months ago

you crack me up so much!!! I, too, have a love affair with the comma!!!!

KingdomMama · 3 months ago

I love commas too! And I'm not sure if you can overuse them if they help people to read your words the way they were happening in your head. Just my opinion:) But notice how I didn't use any in that really long sentence?? Maybe I'm making progress too!

KELizK · 3 months ago

I have an exclamation point disease...and the "dot, dot, dots..." LOL

k&c's Mom · 3 months ago

I, too, have an unhealthy love of all things comma.
Can't wait to get your book.

Millicent · 3 months ago

OK...If I were not nursing a baby and had the $$, i'd be at Life Point Church!! Maybe i'll just hang out in the parking lot (or at the local Target) for a chance to meet you!
Oh, and I love the ..... and dashes for some reason :)

Karen Towns · 3 months ago

I, being I, love the comma as well. I think we like to control others, make them pause, savor every word..... don't you think?

takemetomaui · 3 months ago

Ha! I have an unhealthy obsession with exclamation points!!! So I totally get it. Good for you on the book!

Southern Gal · 3 months ago

Commas. We have a thing, too. So hard to leave them out of anything I write.

I'm going to tell my Maryland friends about your upcoming engagement. Hopefully they'll be able to attend and tell me all about it!

Kristen · 3 months ago

I read this post yesterday, but I had to come back to read to my husband the part about your manuscript and "unhealthy love" for commas. He cracked up over your row of comma's too. Your sense of humor is so much fun!

Lynn Worley · 3 months ago

I don't think there's any greater comfort than knowing that the Lord Himself is holding your family up! Always praying!
Psalms 18:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
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Elizabeth@LongToLove · 3 months ago

Hi Angie! I was delighted to hear about the conference, because I live in DC, which isn't too far. I'm not able to attend the whole conference, but I'd love to come for a bit to hear you and give you a big hug. Any chance some of your bloggy friends might be able to attend one session to hear you in person?

Karen · 3 months ago

I read this today. A word to the wise...
There is also an article about Twitter Hacking on Fox News- both articles were at the top of Google after doing a search on Twitter Hacking

Passwords need to be strong, containing caps, numbers and length. Also be aware of phishing scams.



http://homebiss.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-hac...

Diana · 3 months ago

I don't quite know how it happened that I found your blog. A little over a week ago I just 'ended up here.' I'm sure it was a divine intervention though. I wasn't even on my own blog site or at blogger.com at all. But I have been pulled in and your blog has become my most recent 'book' to read. I noticed first the header and wanted to know 'the story'. I started at the beginning first and each evening I cannot wait to read more. After a long day in the office, then dinner/chores and schoolwork (I am back to school full time online at 41, what a challenge!) it is then I settle down on the couch with something to drink and my laptop to read some more. Our family connects to your story. My younger sister lost her first baby... a girl who only lived about an hour. I have cried so hard the screen gets blurry at times but your strength and faith in God through it all is amazing and encouraging. I've shared your blog with others who've started reading it too. May God continue to strengthen and bless your family as you serve Him.

Melanie Glasrud · 3 months ago

Praise the Lord - a half hour of editing - woohoo!!! Not only do i love - these things ---- i also love elipses..........cuz when i type - it's like i'm talking to the person..........right? :)

I'm not a sci fi person - but if i could "beam" myself to Maryland like they do in Star Trek, i totally would. I would love to hear you speak at a women's conference & be encouraged by your faith. Since being there isn't a possibility, I will cover you in prayer as you prepare & as you speak that weekend. God Bless!

Jan C. · 3 months ago

Great news on the editing of the book. It's completely abnormal to have an editor tell you you'll only need half an hour of editing. Seriously--I used to work in Editorial. Technically, you should NOT have resisted putting a comma in that last sentence. You need one before, "and I tend to agree." I say that with all Christian love. :-)

Kathy_R · 3 months ago

I like you.
God has gifted you with so many talents, and you USE them. So refreshing. So encouraging.

I'm in the "waiting room" of God right now...waiting on His direction in a lot of areas. It's heart-warming to see all that He is using you for.

How incredible that the God of the Universe can use "little old us". I love your willingness to follow Him.

PS- I cannot WAIT for your book to come out. Praying right now for you.

kelseyshaw · 3 months ago

i am SO excited that you are coming and speaking at LifePoint's women retreat!

thank you for sharing your life with us on here....looking forward to meeting you!

lovealways,

Kelsey

Lynn Worley · 3 months ago

Still praying in Seattle!
Psalms 39:12-13 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.
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Christina · 3 months ago

Good luck at the retreat! I wish that I could go but college always calls! I can't wait till your book comes out...I'm totally going to buy it. On another note, I'm trying to raise money and I was wondering if you could help spread the word. It's for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the goal is $1,000 by December 31st, 2009. The team and I will be walking this Sunday in NJ but we know that the work doesn't end there.

http://afsp.donordrive.com/team/mccnjstarsleague

Thanks for sharing your life with everyone...it's really refreshing, no matter what it' about because it makes me realize that I'm not alone or makes me smile when the day hasn't gone the way I wanted it to. You have amazing strength. Thanks!
<3 Christina

carolyngg · 3 months ago

You DID need a comma in that compound sentence! :)

happymama · 3 months ago

I am so excited for you and for the record, I too have a unhealty relationship with the comma! :)

Allison · 3 months ago

Totally off subject, but I did NOT know that your husband was in Selah! They performed at my church last night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He talked about his twin girls, his 3 year old and his baby girl Audrey...and I thought to myself "now that's quite a coincidence!" And then he said "Well my wife Angie started this blog..." I about fell out of my seat! I don't know why I didn't already know that! Anyway, he has an awesome voice and I'm sure you are VERY proud of him!

lovemom · 3 months ago

Maybe it has a lot to do with the name, or perhaps it is not related at all and I am just grasping at straws {grin} but I too have an unhealthy love for the coma and the ellipses.

LoveMom (Aka Ang)

colcindy · 3 months ago

I keep checking because I am sure I am going to win that CD!
I guess I missed that you went to see "Wicked". Our family came up from Huntsville, AL to see it. My kids loved it! My husband and I saw it in NYC last fall. It was wonderful both times. I think Elphaba was the same girl - what a voice!
Lots of love!

connie · 3 months ago

How wonderful. Love the part about the commas. :)

Meggie_G · 3 months ago

I have been told that I am somewhat overly obsessed with commas, as well. I really believe it's everyone else who is incorrect! ;o)

Good luck with your book - I am so impressed!! I've been in a standstill with my master's thesis for months and can't write a thing. Send some of your writing dust this way.

crystalbrothers · 3 months ago

Hi! I wanted to ask you if you scrapbook because I could have sworn I saw that picture of you and your precious daughter and husband in a magazine. Then I saw the lyrics to the song, "He will carry you" and I KNOW it's the same page. A good online friend referred me to your blog, and I just wanted to say hi while I was here.

Your faith and strength is really amazing to me. We had some scary times when my son was born and I really don't know if I could have done it.

It is clear that you are a blessing to so many people though.

And, on a random note, I always overuse commas as well.

angie Smith · 2 months ago

yes! that was us...they did a beautiful job!!!

Jenny · 3 months ago

I love the comma, as well....and....these darn periods...LOL!! Perhaps a little crazy the odd time with the exclamation marks!! Did you watch Seinfeld at all? The episode with Elaine and the exclamation marks....!!!(if not it's okay....)

Lynn Worley · 3 months ago

Praying right now!
Psalms 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
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Chrissy · 3 months ago

This might be the most random comment you've ever had, but I had to share this with you today! :o) It's a cool day here in Missouri (upper 50's) and when the weather changes like this, I often find myself getting out my Christmas CD's. Yes, I know it's only late September, but I can't help it. I am very particular about my taste in Christmas music, and Selah's Rose of Bethlehem is one of my favorites. Especially their version of Silent Night...that has to be the best rendition EVER! :o)

Just wanted to tell ya! I might have to give away one on my blog when Christmas time gets closer!

tammieflatt · 3 months ago

As a former English teacher and current editor, I have a theory about commas. For the most part, people tend to use either way too many commas or virtually no commas at all. My theory is that, in the scheme, it all evens out. It's kind of like the "r's" our Boston friends drop. I think that they just float around the country and drop down in some locale where a lot of extra "r's" are needed, like when my brother-in-law from Main said "sofer." Congrats on the book.

Lynn Worley · 3 months ago

Continuing to pray!
Psalms 37:39-40 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
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jrharris1108 · 2 months ago

Thank you for all of your posts. You are such a blessing and it seems every post is so timely. Praising God for you.

kaechols · 2 months ago

Love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

cjcris23 · 2 months ago

But that sentence needs a comma!!!:) I use the ellipse way too much...even after my husband informed me that I was using it incorrectly, since there are supposed to be spaces in between each period. Who knew? He loves ellipses as well...even says so on his blog:)

Lacey · 2 months ago

i, like, commas, too..., alot.

ashwarren · 2 months ago

when I was teaching, I made my kids circle every comma they used and write the rule for it in the margin. ( i was so mean to those poor, poor 10th graders.) anyway, it was because i feel the comma deserves a certain amount of reverence! I, too, am a lover of what it does for the cadence, structure and power of good writing!

oh, sweet friend, I'm so excited about all that God's doing and GOING to do through you and this book. so excited.