Author Archives: bethrachg

The Best Job in the World by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bethrachg

In my writing career I’ve always juggled several deadlines at the same time. Sometimes writing more than one book at a time has been overwhelming. There are days when I wish I had a week without a deadline niggling at … Continue reading →

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Books to Movies by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bethrachg

Summer is blockbuster movie season and my family is looking forward to having something to do that keeps us out of the hot Texas sun. Plus, we’re movie buffs, owning almost as many DVDs a we do books. Reading Jim … Continue reading →

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Books in a Series: Print, Digital, or Library– Which Format Do You Choose? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on April 12, 2012 by bethrachg

On my last post I mentioned I’d started reading THE HUNGER GAMES so that I could read it before seeing the movie. I still haven’t seen the movie but I’m hoping to remedy that today. I mentioned, too, that this … Continue reading →

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Read a Book: 10 Things That Go Well With a Good Book

Posted on March 29, 2012 by bethrachg

I started reading THE HUNGER GAMES because several friends recommended it for the writing. I figured I should read it before seeing the movie because it would be difficult to invest the hours required to read if I already know … Continue reading →

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How to Let Go: When Your Bookshelf Has Run Out of Space

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bethrachg

Sometimes it’s hard to let go even when we’re talking about books. When your bookshelf has run out of space, and you’ve run out of room for yet another bookshelf, how do you let go of the books you love? … Continue reading →

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Two Night in Paris

Posted on March 1, 2012 by bethrachg

  Watching the Academy Awards Sunday night introduced me to two movies I hadn’t considered watching. I couldn’t have been more surprised by Midnight in Paris. For some reason when I saw Owen Wilson on the movie case cover, I … Continue reading →

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First Reads Can Change a Life by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on February 16, 2012 by bethrachg

Have you ever thought back to the first book you read  that started your love affair with books? I’m at mom’s today because it’s her birthday, and I asked her this question. She was quick with her answer because she … Continue reading →

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One Thousand Gifts by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bethrachg

Today I’m heading over to visit with my grandmother in hospice.  Right now she has one foot in this world and one foot in the next. That news coupled with other devastating news today has me reeling. But that’s how … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Apps by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 19, 2012 by bethrachg

And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the … Continue reading →

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The One Thing by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 5, 2012 by bethrachg

Remember the movie, City Slickers? I love the part where Curly tells Mitch that the secret of life is the one thing. When Mitch asks Curly what the one thing is, he simply answers, “That’s what you have to find … Continue reading →

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Giving the Right Gift by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on December 22, 2011 by bethrachg

I put my Christmas tree up the day after Thanksgiving every year because the Christmas season feels much too short for me. In my opinion, there’s simply not enough time to enjoy the season. Or maybe there’s enough time and … Continue reading →

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The Fat Man That Never Came Back by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bethrachg

  Did the title grab your attention? Did it make you want to read more of this post? If so, then it had the desired effect.  I’m currently teaching my youngest son to read. He wasn’t interested in reading this … Continue reading →

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Time for Thanksgiving by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on November 24, 2011 by bethrachg

This morning I discovered all my “brilliant” thoughts on Thanksgiving were deleted. Not sure how that happened. This being Thanksgiving Day, I can’t begin to put the time and thought into a replacement post. I’ve learned my lesson, though. Next … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on November 10, 2011 by bethrachg

I waited in the car last night with my nineteen-year-old daughter for the boys to finish up with their activity. The days are colder now and grow dark earlier, but we were warm and cozy, listening to her music over … Continue reading →

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The Experience of a Lifetime by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on October 27, 2011 by bethrachg

Is there a scripture that you meditate on daily? Christians often have what’s called a verse or scripture of the day, the week, the month, or even a life verse. During interviews, I’m often asked, “What is your life verse?” … Continue reading →

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