About thehopebeacon
Wecome to my blog! I am a Christian wife, mother, and grandmother who wants to share my lifetime experiences with those who share the same interests and roles. I served as an educator for twenty-one years as both a classroom teacher and an Instructional Services Consultant. Most recently I chose to write children's books. This new path as an author led me to create this website. I seek to inspire, uplift, encourage, and advise those who come here who share common interests or life experiences as myself.
Bestselling Author Shares 3 Tips for Building Your Blog Audience. I know I identify with Rachel and her situation. I moved across the state of Iowa five years ago and still have not found a BBF in this area. My … Continue reading →
Education is under the microscope lately, especially in Iowa, my state. To the governor and legislative’s credit, they provided public forums for educators to weigh in on the issues of low student performance, third grade proficiency standards and retention if … Continue reading →
It is incredible to me how faithful the Lord is! The changing of the seasons is evidence of that attribute. No matter the type of winter I experience in the midwest, Spring always follows. The past winter sheds its cold temperatures and … Continue reading →
Early last Saturday morning, my husband and I said goodbye to Reese, our beloved black labrador mix. She was almost eleven years old. We adopted her when rescued by our veterinarian’s assistant at six weeks old. Reese had the saddest … Continue reading →
I love music and enjoy cheering for people competing for recognition. What I dislike is the filthy language coming from the “professional musicians” doing the judging. Anything that steals the purity and innocence of a child angers me. Pedifiles and molesters of babies and … Continue reading →
Every story requires a problem. This problem causes conflict for the protagonist (main character), and this conflict arises from self, other people, or the world (environment). Most stories contain more than one problem, but authors resolve the major one usually by … Continue reading →
One of my greatest joys involves spending time with my grandchildren. Two live in Kansas City and the other three live in Virginia. Obviously, I don’t see them everyday, or every week or month. However, this grandmother needs her “grandchildren … Continue reading →
For me, writing is a personal matter. Readers gain insight to my heart and personality. I risk revealing my true feelings and vulnerabilities, my hopes and dreams as well as my weaknesses. It was the same in writing music. As a … Continue reading →
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