The Fine Art of Faithfulness
I was recently taken aback one Sunday after church when a man in his early thirties said to me, “I’m so proud of you.” “You are?” I couldn’t fathom why he’d be proud of me. He was about the age of my … Continue reading →
Linda McQuinn Carlblom
The Hospitable Introvert
By nature, I am an introvert. I tend to avoid people and I recharge by having time alone. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy people when I’m with them. As a matter of fact, most people would be surprised to … Continue reading →
Believe in Your Project
Last week was very eventful in my little corner of the world. My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. That’s a big deal. The very same day, I was awarded a book contract from Armonia Publishing for my … Continue reading →
My Christmas Decorations
I can’t remember a Christmas I didn’t put out decorations of some kind. Some years I put them out with a certain excitement and anticipation of something wonderful. Other years I was less enthusiastic, decorating more out of obligation than … Continue reading →
A Simple Gift
At Christmastime, I like to try to get my shopping and responsibilities done at least the week before Christmas, if not before. Try, being the key word. Some years it doesn’t happen. But the years it does are sweet because … Continue reading →
A Smaller Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving and it feels different to me than others have. Our family is smaller, more scattered across the country than ever before. Two nieces have moved to Philadelphia. My daughter, her husband, and seven children now live in … Continue reading →