Gateways to Joy

The last time we were together we talked about fear as a stronghold of us back for going after our God-size dream.  We also said that fear of failure is often the stumbling block to trying. I know for me a lot of times the reason I am scared of failing is because I feel like my skill level is inadequate.  I always end up finding someone who does things that I am trying to do "better than me," and I start to feel inadequate.  Fear by comparison is lethal. Many of you have written me and told me your stories.  I see where you are creative women, mothers-- no different from me, who have put your art on hold in order to care for your family. However, as we are learning, it is hard to squash the want and desire to create for too long when God has gifted you in that area. I've decided to do a couple of breif {15-20 min} tutorials explaining to you to set up a free blog and design a free blog. Many people will tell you to get your own domain.  ...

Yes, you read right.  Would you like to make some extra cash? Before I tell you how, let me share my story with you.  I have been a stay-at-home mom for 19 years.  And 12 of those 19 years, I've home schooled my seven children. For a while things ran smoothly in our home with the money that my husband brought in from his business alone.  As of this writing things are not as smooth as they use to be, and even if they were, I think the time of my season of not working for money is over. Many of you who follow this blog know that I've learned Web-design, graphic design, and blogging.  These are things that I love and skills that I am glad I'm gaining.  Right now I am even working on a traditional business.  But these things take time. In the mean time I've been crying out to God, "Lord what can I do to bring in some extra money?" Now let me tell you how I came to learn about this company that I'm sharing with you. About a month ...