Rick Warren ends this chapter with a very thought-provoking question:How should the fact that life on earth is just a temporary assignment change the way I am living right now?

In this chapter, Warren talks about how we should not focus so much on earthly things since our time here is limited, and it’s just a temporary stop before we go on to eternal life.

It’s hard for me to think that way, I’ll admit. He also mentions focusing on riches and money, and about how that is a downfall. I focus on money and riches a lot. I’m working on not thinking about money, but it’s hard for me to change that. I know that since me and my husband have had a son, finances have gotten tighter, and it’s hard not to wish for more dollars to put into the bank, and for that next book contract so that we can get a hold of some extra money from that advance.

I don’t think about everlasting life all that much. It crosses my mind occasionally, but I have to admit that I spend more time thinking and reflecting upon the here and now and the immediate future.

Warren is right about us being here on a temporary basis, the stop before eternal life. I just have to learn to refocus my thinking, which can be a battle at times!

On to another topic, a family member sent me the following link which has an interview with Shelley Bates, author of The Sounding Brass, which I reviewed a few days ago. Interesting article and it gives background information about how she came to write a three-book novel series about a cult. Here is the link below:

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/cms_content?page=1406120&sp=67484

I would also like to point out that I enjoyed posting yesterday’s interview with the authors of Larkspur Dreams. I will be posting more interviews from various authors in the future. Look out for them. Authors are known for giving great writing tips as well as great publishing tips!

Peace,
Cecelia Dowdy
www.ceceliadowdy.com