You learned in elementary school that homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. Homophones are a type of homonym. They’re words that sound alike but have different meanings and different spellings. In this Grammar Tip, we’re going to talk about one of the most commonly misspelled and consequently misused set of homophones: [...]
One of the keys to living a joyful life is prayer. Go to God in prayer every day. Do this not just when you need something, not just when you’re on autopilot and chanting a quick prayer while you’re thinking of something else, but have a focused, purposeful time of prayer every day. Excerpt from [...]
In this Grammar Tip, I want to talk about one of the most common word usage mistakes that can completely change the meaning of a sentence, drive readers crazy and reflect poorly on you. And I’ll give you some tips so you’ll never make this mistake again. You may remember from elementary school that homonyms [...]
We are pleased to announce that the audio version of Finding Joy in the Morning: You can make it through the night is now available through Amazon and other online book retailers. The audiobook is narrated by Jacquelyn Lynn and produced by Jerry D. Clement. Total listening time is 3 hours, 15 minutes. Visit your [...]
It’s much easier to create and sustain a joyful life when you are intentional about it. Intentional Joy will help you discover strategies to create joy for yourself and others—simple, easy-to-implement, effective strategies that will begin working for you immediately. The Intentional Joy study guide is designed to be an individual or group study with [...]
In this Grammar Tip, we’re going showcase two words that sound alike but are often mixed up. And I’ll give you some tips so you won’t mix them up again. The English language is full of grammar exceptions, and the specific one that applies in the case of when to use IT’S and when to [...]
In this Grammar Tip, we’re going to cover the difference between plural and possessive proper nouns. A proper noun is a name used for a particular person, place or thing and it begins with a capital letter. Nouns that name general things are common nouns. Plural means more than one. The general rule to make [...]
It’s easier than ever to publish your own book. And that means it’s also easier than ever to make mistakes in the process. Here are ten of the most common mistakes self-publishers make—mistakes you should avoid with your book. 1. Ineffective title. Instead of coming up with something that you think sounds great, come up [...]
A small book can be a big marketing tool. Learn how: Do you have information to share that is more than an article but less than a typical 200- or 300-page book? Consider turning that into a small book. Small books are exactly that—short, small books that address a narrow topic. They’re typically quick to [...]
You may not realize how many figures of speech we use today come from the Bible. I’m understandably fascinated by language. It’s the primary tool of my craft. What I find especially intriguing are those phrases we use that don’t always make sense but we all seem to know what they mean—phrases like “by the [...]
