All the Good You Can

I'm a big fan of what Compassion International does for children who live in poverty around the world. Through child sponsorship, Compassion provides kids with educational opportunities, healthcare, nutrition, and a way for these kids to see God's love moving in their lives.

Compassion has some very special kids who've been waiting for sponsor for over six months. 

Click here to see their beautiful faces. Seriously, are those not some of the sweetest faces you've ever seen?

John Wesley said, "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."

I love what Compassion does for children in poverty. What about you? Do you have any organizations that are near to your heart?

NaNoEdMo

It's official. I need goals...and a deadline. In the past three months since National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) I've added 15,000 words to my manuscript and edited four chapter. Not terrible, but at this rate it will take me all year to finish this book. That's why I'm embarking on the NaNoEdMo / Novel Track Editing challenge this year with a goal of editing for 50 hours during the month of March. I'll be updating my status on the NaNoEdMo page I created.

Whether you're editing, writing, or have a completely different goal, I'd love for you to join me. Post your goals and your progress in the comments of my NaNoEdMo page and we'll cheer each other on!

Have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo or NaNoEdMo?

The Writing Process

Today, I'm over at Working Writers talking about my writing process. I'd love to see you all there.

How can I pray for your writing?

On Thursday a group of women at my church agreed to pray for my writing. It gives me such confidence knowing they're lifting me up in prayer.

Throughout the next week, I want to pray for you.

So tell me, how can I pray for your writing or your work this week?

Let nothing upset you

And the winner is...

Congrats, Heidi! Email me your address (Julie (at) JulieJarnagin (dot) com), and I'll mail you a copy of Canyon Walls and Canyon Crossing.

I didn't let my husband enter the drawing, but he did get to draw the winner. :) Thanks to everyone who commented here and on my Facebook page! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day Giveaway

In honor of Valentine's Day, I've decided to do a surprise giveaway. One commenter will win a copy of Canyon Walls and Canyon Crossing. Stop by my Facebook page and comment for another chance to win. I'll draw the winner on Wednesday afternoon. And don't forget to give all those special people in your life an extra hug and an extra "I love you" today.

How are you celebrating Valentine's Day?