by Ingrid Lochamire | Apr 17, 2018 | Writing
I was a cheerleader in middle school. Sassy and athletic, my personality seemed to fill the bill when it came to rousing a crowd to chant encouraging words at basketball games (no football at our school in the ’70s). Then I hit high school and something changed....
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 22, 2017 | Family, Writing
November has never been my favorite month. Watching helplessly as the beauty of fall is stripped away by rain and short days and cold nights can be downright depressing. The only bright spot in November is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been my holiday....
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 30, 2017 | Writing
At the beginning of October, I participated in the Breathe Christian Writers Conference in Grand Rapids and was honored to share “Morning Words” with other writers. Today and tomorrow, I’m sharing with you parts of that message. A story from my...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 28, 2017 | Faith, Writing
Story-tellers, every one of them. These 140+ women who make up Redbud Writers Guild have become “my people” in the 18 months I’ve been part of the clan. They’re women from across the country and around the world, with varying degrees of...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 24, 2017 | Faith, Writing
“And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” The words of God spoken to the Apostle John in Revelation 21:5 (English Standard Version) jumped out at...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Oct 22, 2017 | Writing
I am a fan of Saint Francis. In fact, if I (a former Catholic, now protestant) were to claim a “patron saint” it would be Francis. I admire his passionate faith and his compassionate nature. I’ve read much about the 13th century friar, a former...
