Kim Waguespack Writes

Progress: Day 120, April 29 Today's Progress: *Read, colored, and meditated on chapters 1-6 in the book of Joshua in my Inspire Bible *Began reading The Journal of Women's Civil War History ***Kim For Reflection I have been interested in the Civil War since reading Margaret Mitchell's   Gone With The Wind in high school. Has reading a book set in a certain time of history sparked an interest in you to learn more about that time?

Progress: Day 119, April 28 Today's Progress: *Yard Work *Finished reading When A Rose Is Not A Rose . ***Kim For Reflection Do you tend your yard yourself? If so, what task(s) do you like most? Least?

Progress: Day 118, April 27 Today's Progress: I edited some devotionals. Some of them for the third or fourth time! I read more of When A Rose Is Not A Rose . ***Kim For Reflection Are you the type of person who reviews something one time or multiple times? What is your rationale for how you operate?

Progress: Day 117, April 26 Today I read more of Craig Groeschel's book,  Dangerous Prayers , and watched some more videos. ***Kim For Reflection What kind of prayers do you think are dangerous prayers to pray? I have heard it said that you should be careful what you pray for. LOL!

Progress: Day 116, April 25 Today I began reading Craig Groeschel's book, Dangerous Prayers. I also watched some study videos as well as his sermon about the first "dangerous prayer" - "Search Me." ***Kim For Reflection "Search me God and know my heart." Psalm 139:23

Progress: Day 115, April 24 Today's Progress: *I watched a Compel Training video with Tracie Miles about writing a book proposal *I wrote in the kids' journals ***Kim For Reflection I was surprised by the amount of work an author has to do when writing a book proposal! It is a document that is several pages long with eight different sections that must be addressed before a publisher will even consider a book for publication. I am sure all professions and crafts have aspects that we are not aware of. Do you know of any?

Progress: Day 114, April 23 Today I *finished working in Deuteronomy *read some of When A Rose Is Not A Rose , a book about women who served in the Civil War ***Kim I was very surprised to learn that several women chose to serve in the Civil War because they wanted to be with their husbands. What is something in history that you were surprised to learn?

Progress: Day 113, April 22 Today's progress: *I read the second chapter of Acts and participated in discussion with my Women Of The Word group *I worked in my Inspire Bible in the book of Deuteronomy *I brought a friend some fresh cilantro because I did not want it to go to waste and I loaned another friend a puzzle for her neighbor *I took photos of several small businesses in my town that have hearts in their windows in support of the frontline workers during this pandemic ***Kim For Reflection What encouraging acts have you been witness to during this covid19 shutdown?

Progress: Day 112, April 21 Today I *attended a virtual class on how to make money from your writing, led by Brian Dixon of Hope Writers *read the first chapter of the book of Acts and took notes and wrote down questions and thoughts to discuss with my "Women Of The Word" group ***Kim For Reflection While reading Acts, I was reminded of my trip to Israel. The Word come alive for me because I was able to envision the setting in my mind.  Have you found your reading to be more meaningful if you are familiar with the setting?

Progress: Day 111, April 20 Today I *worked in the book of Deuteronomy *worked in the yard, cutting down dead flower stalks from last year and scooping up leaves *used thumbtacks to hang some unused curtains across my husband's office doorway because his computer screen faces my staircase and I really don't want whoever he is video-conferencing with to be able to see me if I am in my pajamas ***Kim For Reflection Is someone in your house working from home during this pandemic? How have you had to adapt and adjust?

Progress: Day 110, April 19 Today I worked in the yard, cutting dead wood from a "burning bush." While working, some neighbors who were out walking their dog stopped by and we talked while "socially distanced." ***Kim For Reflection I have been trying to get outside when the weather is good. It does two positive things for me during this time of staying at home: 1) gets me out of the house and into nature, and  2) the yard looks better. Are you spending time outside when you are able?

Progress: Day 109, April 18 Today's Progress: I mainly worked in my library. I went through two bookcases full of books. I found several to read soon and found several others I no longer want. I priced the ones I don't want for my garage sale...whenever that is possible during the time of covid19. ***Kim For Reflection When I was cleaning off my bookshelves, I finally took the time to read two newspapers from the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. Do you have any newspapers or magazines that captured a historical time?

Progress: Day 108, April 17 Today I: *read chapters 5-10 in Deuteronomy; meditated on and colored the Bible verses *watched Hope Writers "Tuesday Teaching" with Beth Moore *read more of The Shepherd ***Kim For Reflection Do you watch video teachings for a skill you are working on?  Who are your favorite teachers?

Progress: Day 107, April 16 Today I *prayed for 10 of my Facebook friends *finished reading The Case for Easter *read the first four chapters of Deuteronomy ***Kim Today, the things I focused on revolved around drawing closer to God. To quote Martha Stewart, "It's a very good thing."

Progress: Day 106, April 15 Today's progress: I finished the book of Numbers in the Bible. I did some light weight training. I put more photos into albums. I labeled some other photos with names, places, and dates of events; and then organized them by years. I finished reading the practice of the presence of God and began reading The Shepherd . ***Kim For Reflection I am putting away photos from ten years ago. EEK! How did I get so far behind? Actually, I do know what happened. I was trying to make an album for each of my kids, as well as make an album for my husband and me, and make albums for the grandparents. For every single event of our lives. It was just too much.

Progress: Day 105, April 14 Today I joined Compel Training for writers. I downloaded every helpful writing document and the information about all of the contacts from the writing industry that participate in the group. I worked on putting photos into albums. I finished the puzzle I have been doing. I read more of the practice of the presence of God . ***Kim For Reflection I am very convicted after reading Brother Lawrence's book that I rarely think about God as I go about my daily activities. I mean to become more aware of His presence.

Progress: Day 104, April 13 Today I *cleaned out and organized two bathroom drawers because they were driving me nuts *put more photos into photo albums *read chapters 14-22 in the book of Numbers *worked a puzzle *stretched *read the practice of the presence of God ***Kim For Reflection Do you ever get so frustrated with something around your house that you just stop everything else to deal with it?  That is what happened to me this morning. The two bathroom drawers kept getting harder and harder to deal with, and this morning I just addressed the mess. And I felt so much better when they were redone!

Progress: Day 103, April 12 Today is Easter Sunday. I watched our church service via the internet. I spent time talking with my husband's family and mine. I played games and had dinner with my husband and kids. No progress on goals and that is okay. ***Kim For Reflection How did you spend your day?

Progress: Day 102, April 11 Today I *read, colored, and meditated on chapters 6-13 in the book of Numbers in my Inspire Bible *spent time with the family, played games ***Kim For Reflection As is evident from these posts, I am not in my Bible every day. But, if I want to finish the Old Testament by the end of 2020, I have to be faithful to follow my reading plan. Do you use a Bible reading plan?

Progress: Day 101, April 10 Today I: *finished reading Suze Orman's book about stocks and bonds *began reading the practice of the presence of God by brother Lawrence *cleaned out a set of 4 craft drawers in my scrapbook room, decided what to keep and what to sell *read, colored, and meditated on the first six chapters in the book of Numbers in my Inspire Bible *put photos in albums *began reading Bless Your Children Every Day by Dr. Mary Ruth Swope ***Kim For Reflection The photos I put into albums are from 2010!  I can't believe I have not put them in the albums before now. While I love the convenience and cost savings digital photography allows us, I have found that without having to take the film to be developed, I neglect to print my photos regularly. How about you?

Progress: Day 100, April 9 Today's Progress: *stretched *worked a puzzle *cleaned up some of my scrapbook room *watched my church's Maundy Thursday service on the internet ***Kim For Reflection I enjoy the challenge of completing a puzzle. Do you?

Progress: Day 99, April 8 Today I *read the book of Judith in the Catholic Bible. My "Becoming Women of the Word Bible Study" met tonight and Judith was the focus of our study. I spent a couple of hours reading about her and then was in discussion with my study group for about 1 1/2 hours *read more about stocks and bonds ***Kim Are you aware that there are several books that are included in the Catholic Bible that are not in the Protestant Bible. "Judith" is one of those books. Judith's story similar to other stories of women heroes in the Bible...Jael, Deborah, Esther.  In her story, Judith beheads Holofernes and tricks his army into being captured by the Israelites. Apparently, the book of Judith was left out of the Protestant Bible because King Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, was mistakenly identified as the King of Assyria. Irregardless of that mistake, I think it is an important Bible story.

Progress: Day 98, April 7 Today I *watched hope*writers videos *wrote a devotional *made my parents an Easter card since we are social isolating and trying not to shop too much ***Kim For Reflections Have you made do with what you have at home versus going to the store during this pandemic?

Progress: Day 97, April 6 Today's progress: *stretched *housework *cut dead and aesthetically unpleasing branches from magnolia tree *completed soccer layout in my son's scrapbook *searched for a song about a son for a scrapbook page ***Kim For Reflection I had a lot of fun working on my son's scrapbook today. Do you have a hobby that allows you to express your creativity?

Progress: Day 96, April 5 Today I *watched church service via the internet *worked a puzzle *read some more of Suze Orman's book about stocks and bonds *paid bills ***Kim For Reflection Today was mainly a day of rest for me. Do you try to have a day of rest each week?

Progress: Day 95, April 4 Today I *stretched *prayed for my friends *edited a devotional for my book *selected 10 of the best photos from the soccer season to use in my son's scrapbook and had them printed *read a chapter in Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver. *finished a weekly devotional book,  Speaking Mom-ese: Moments of Peace and Inspiration in the Mother Tongue by Lisa Whelchel ***Kim For Reflection I have to confess, I did not spend a year reading Speaking Mom-ese.  I found it on one of my book shelves when I was purging books from my library a few weeks ago. I had started reading it in 2011, when my kids were both in elementary school, got about halfway through, and then I guess I put it aside. As I glanced through the book, I saw that I had written prayers in it about the kids and I did not want to sell it. So, I decided to start from the beginning, re-read the parts I had already completed, update if needed, and finish the ...

Progress: Day 94, April 3 Today I *prayed for 11 Facebook friends *researched Bible verses to accompany a devotional I am planning to write *finished reading "Jesus Calling" magazine * read more about stocks and bonds ***Kim For Reflection I have always felt intimidated by the idea of learning about stocks and bonds, but Suze Orman makes them very understandable in her book. What is something you have always felt intimidated to try and understand? I encourage you to find a simply written resource to help you learn and grow.

Progress: Day 93, April 2 Today I *prayed for 10 Facebook friends *attended a virtual class about using essential oils for health *finished reading, coloring, and meditating on Leviticus in my Inspire Bible *marked more garage sale items and boxed them up *reorganized a couple of spots in the garage to store those boxes *read about half of "Jesus Calling" magazine *read more about stocks and bonds ***Kim For Reflection I sat outside while I worked in my Bible. I enjoyed listening to the birds chirp and the little neighbor girl talking to her father. Do you like to sit outdoors and take in the sounds all around?

Progress: Day 92, April 1 Today I: *decided that I was going to begin praying for my Facebook friends during this global pandemic and post on their pages to let them know they had been prayed for. I prayed for 10 friends in about an hour. *read chapter two in The Case For Easter by Lee Strobel *read more about stocks and bonds in Suze Orman's book ***Kim For Reflection Journalist Lee Strobel presented the evidence for Christ being buried in the tomb. The expert he spoke with said there is no disputing the fact that Jesus was buried in the tomb, or that the tomb was found empty on the third day. What was in dispute was what happened to Jesus' body.