🌿 When Words Weigh More Than We Mean By Eileen Colette A Reflection on James 4:11-12 — Venting, Gossip, and Growing in Grace Meta Description :Discover the difference between healthy venting and harmful gossip in this heartfelt reflection on James 4. Learn how to use your words to heal, not hurt, and how slander quietly […]
🌱 Not All Growth Is Good Growth We love the word growth. It sounds healthy, inspiring, full of momentum. But here’s the truth we overlook—some things grow fast because they’re feeding on the wrong stuff. Mold grows fast.Mildew grows fast.Bacteria and viruses spread fast when they grow. They flourish in darkness, moisture, and imbalance. Their […]
🌿 “Sitting in the Library Where My Book Will Soon Live” Today I found myself sitting quietly in the Medina County Library — the same library that is processing two physical copies of my book. I opened my laptop, checked my author dashboard, and saw two more sales appear on Amazon. For a moment, […]
🌱 Saving Seeds, Spending Life Well When I save seeds, I’m not just tucking away next year’s garden, I’m holding onto hope. A single seed looks so small, yet hidden inside is an entire harvest waiting to unfold. In seed saving, I see a reflection of how to live a life well spent. Even […]
Women Who Carry the Word: Strength in Trust and Submission Psalm 68:11 says, “The Lord gives the word; the women who announce the news are a great host.”That picture is beautiful: God gives the message, and women are part of the ones who carry it out into the world. From the very beginning, women have […]
Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe (with “00” and Semolina Flour) There’s something magical about making pasta from scratch. Fresh, homemade pasta dough doesn’t just taste better—it feels better. The process connects you to your food, slows you down, and turns a handful of simple ingredients into something worth gathering around the table. This was my […]
Local Author in Medina County: My Book Is Coming to Buehler’s Gift Shop Big news, friends — my book Why Plants Die and Other Happy Thoughts is officially headed to Buehler’s Fresh Foods gift shops in Medina County! From September 15 through November 16, you’ll be able to find it right in the heart of […]
🌿 I Found This at the Library There’s something magical about spotting a book you’ve written sitting on a library shelf. It feels like planting seeds in the community—quietly waiting for someone to pick them up, take them home, and grow something new. I’m thrilled to share that Medina County District Library has officially accepted […]
What Self-Published Authors Really Do (And Why It Matters) Meta Description Being a self-published author means being writer, editor, designer, marketer, and more. Discover the many hats indie authors wear and why they deserve recognition. The Many Hats of a Self-Published Author When people hear “self-published,” they might think it means small or less polished. But […]
Wearing Every Hat: The Truth About Being a Self-Published Author When you self-publish a book, you don’t just write a manuscript and send it off into the world. You become everything. You are the creator, pulling stories and lessons out of your heart and head.You are the first-round editor, catching the typos and plot holes […]