Some Habits to Start in 2014

Today I'm at Alabama Women Bloggers again with more thoughts on their theme this month — START. After last week's affirmation that I'm not the only start-no-finish girl in Alabama, I began to think about all the things in life we start that really have no finish.  You know, like laundry ... my nemesis. Join me over there and read about 5 habits that we start but really never finish ...   Any habits you need to start in 2014? ... [Read More]

Blogger of the Month? How Cool!

So ... about two weeks ago I got an email and it said, "Hello Teri Lynne! I want to offer you and your blog the Blogger of the Month spot in January for Alabama Women Bloggers. I hope you are interested." Um, hello? Blogger of the Month? For the Alabama Women Bloggers which is a group I adore? Duh, yeah. And so, this month I'll be featured each week with a post relating to the January theme — Start.  Pretty cool, huh? Here's a little snippet {which will hopefully inspire you to go ... [Read More]

2014 Reading List

Please note many of the links below are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you purchase through them. Also, please note ... I'm terrible at updating this. But as best I can remember, these are the books I read in 2014. Not as many as in previous years but a lot more fiction than I usually read. Non-Fiction The Millennials by Thom and Jess Rainer. {Excellent resource for teachers, pastors, youth leaders, and ministry workers. Detailed information on the older half of ... [Read More]

What Is Your Desire for 2014?

January 2, 2014. Really? Seems surreal to me. I'm finding the truth in what my grandmother says about time going faster the older you get. Seems like just yesterday I was anticipating 2013 and being a part of Holley Gerth's God Size Dream Team. And here I sit, a year later, realizing I still don't have a real understanding of what direction God is leading me. It's weird starting a new year with no real sense of direction. Yesterday I wrote in my journal, "I don't have a One Word for this ... [Read More]

My Top Blog Posts of 2013

It was a little bit of crazy around here in 2013 ... I wrote less than I have since I started seriously blogging in 2009. But I did a lot more consulting and coaching and I absolutely love that! It's so much fun to help writers and small businesses develop strategies for social media and learn to use all the amazing tools we have online. And, we have a teenager in the house. Lordy, does that change everything!! I can't believe my girl is nearly 14. But what a joy to watch her grow into an ... [Read More]

Best Books I Read in 2013 by Category

So, this year I read just over 130 books.  Since I got my first Kindle four years ago, I find I read a lot more fiction. But I still devour quite a few nonfiction books every year. I was going to make a list of my top ten books ... but then I decided to share a favorite from a few different categories. So, without further adieu, here are the best books I read in 2013 by category. Christian Living — Let Hope In. I absolutely loved this book! In fact, I honestly believe if you only read ... [Read More]