by Loretta Eidson In the little town where Jesus lived so very long ago A standard was being lifted high, as this young boy did grow. His Father had a special plan for his life, you see. To Him, it was a priceless gift for all humanity. As time passed revealing a man with wisdom beyond measure, Little did this town know they beheld a Heavenly Treasure. In obedience to his Father, and the work that must be done, Jesus set out to fulfill the plan as God’s only Son. In his attempt to help mankind by healing those sick…
Hit and Run Emotions
I am pleased to welcome my writing mentor and friend, best-selling author DiAnn Mills to guest blog on Loretta’s Loft today. Her expertise and guidance in novel writing and character development has helped me grow as a writer. She is an amazing lady! Continuing reading to find out about her random drawing. Hit and Run Emotions by DiAnn Mills While driving back from the grocery store, I was hit by a truck and the driver took off. The emotions I experienced were shock, anger, and a twinge of fear. The latter one was probably because I write suspense, and my…
Writing Through Grief
Today, I welcome Darlene L. Turner as a guest on my blog. Darlene is a gifted writer and a dear friend. Her story will touch your heart. Please feel free to comment below. Writing Through Grief By Darlene L. Turner “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help” (Psalm 121:1 KJV). I stare out the living room window, my vision blurring and tears forming. I shuffle into the kitchen and peer out the back window. Perhaps the view from there would be different and change my situation. It didn’t. My brother was still…
Let’s Get Real #3: Corner Hugger, Socializer, or Center Stage?
Have you ever noticed how some people stand out in a crowd? They seem to ooze confidence mixed with a carefree, fun-loving personality, while others shuffle through the crowd in a mellow sort of way speaking to everyone. Then, you have those who prefer to be invisible as they sink back and observe the crowd from the dim corners of the room. How about you? Did your mind just take you to your most comfortable place in a crowd? Have you ever switched gears and moved into a different category? People change as life happens. The corner hugger could suddenly…
Let’s Get Real: #2 The Impatient Huffer
Does your impatience include a huff while standing in line at the store or waiting at a table at a busy restaurant? Inevitably, if you’re not the guilty party, someone around you fits the bill. The line is long, the wait is exhausting, and now there’s a price check at the register. Or your waitress doesn’t take your order in record time. You sit, tapping your watch in hopes she’ll see how time is slipping away and how she’s neglecting your table. It’s not new to society. The disgruntled sighs and huffs sing out simultaneously as impatience makes its dissatisfaction…
Let’s Get Real Series: #1 Clean House Therapy
What most people don’t know about me is that when my feelings are hurt or I’m frustrated, I tend to scrub my house from top to bottom, do laundry even if I have to dig in the closet for items to wash. Closets get straightened, drawers rearranged, and my pantry soon resembles the organized shelves in a grocery store. Finding things to stay busy helps me sort through all the darts rolling inside my head that I’d like to spit out in retaliation. However, keeping my mouth shut and not responding as others may expect keeps me from having regrets…
When Daddy Says
Note to all Fathers: Your words will strengthen or crush your children. Even when you think they are not listening or paying attention. . . they are. Children are smart and impressionable. I wrote the below article over eight years ago for an online website that appears to no longer be active. It was a voluntary submission for the Next Generation Institute’s Dad’s Only blog. The thought of Father’s Day weighed heavy on my heart today as I was reminded of how vital loving dads are to the spiritual and emotional well-being of children. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Daddy says, “You can…
Fully Charged or Static-Filled? Most everyone with a cell phone experiences a strong, clear phone signal. That’s one reason you own a mobile phone, right? It’s dependable, well, most of the time. What happens when the signal weakens, and airwaves fill with static or worse, service drops? You suddenly become disconnected from friends, family, online bank accounts, music, maps, everything and everybody. Do you panic? Your phone becomes a permanent fixture in your hand as you hold the device up toward the sky and turn circles in search of a signal. Finally, three bars appear and a huff of relief…
Forgive? Seriously? Questions about forgiveness have escaped my lips more times than I can count. In fact, just thinking about the people I’ve chosen to forgive even when it wasn’t my fault, forces me to take a deep breath and sigh. No pat on my back. I plainly didn’t want the confrontation, so apologizing to lighten tension and keep the peace, internal peace, was my ultimate goal. Anyone with a peacemaker personality understands this reasoning. Other personalities may balk at the thought of forgiveness and need more time to weigh the cost. Did I want to apologize? Heaven’s no! But,…
What Measure is Your Faith: Peach Seed, Apple Seed, or Mustard Seed?
Did you know the measure of your faith is compared to the size of a mustard seed seven times in the Bible? Never was it compared to a peach or an apple seed. Why? For one, because it is the smallest seed on earth and the least expected to grow into a large, sturdy tree. Secondly, I believe is because Jesus wanted to emphasize that the power of even this tiniest measure of faith could move a mountain. Do I think Jesus meant literally moving a mountain or tree from one place to another? Well, it’s possible because He is…