Guest post by Michelle Massaro, Asst Editor for Clash of the Titles This week COTT is focusing on gut-wrenching passages, which are some of my favorites! So it got me wondering, why do we so enjoy reading those scenes that tear our hearts out and end with an empty box of tissues? Most of us…
That whole surrender fear thing? I hope I never give you the impression I have that mastered. I think the only thing I can claim progress with is my reaction time towards obedience in Christ is getting faster. But still. Years ago I worked with Noelle Mena and we’ve stayed in touch through the changes…
This week, COTT’s Book Club is taking a further look at The Stones by Eleanor (Ellie) Gustafson! Much of it is narrative, but when Ellie pens dialog, she does it with expertise. The things her characters say either crack me up or sober me with their depth of wisdom. Ellie is indeed a master at…
When I share with others about my personality I tell them I’m a misfit. When everyone else is having tea parties and talking about the sales at Kohl’s, I’m sizing up the women that I know are wounded and in need of freedom. I’m looking at children who have potential and the world is trying…
-guest post by COTT Senior Editor, April W Gardner Since we’re in the middle of Clash of the Title’s two week summer break, we thought we’d introduce you to the book club COTT has recently begun. All this month we’re delving into The Stones written by COTT champ, Eleanor (Ellie) Gustafson. The Stones is a…
I like my name in print. Wait. I like my name in bold print. There was a time, that confession was so much more than that. Seeing my name in print was my marker on how well I was doing with my work. If my name or a project I was working on made the…