by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jan 3, 2013 | Leading
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” —Albert Einstein What Is Success? Does success have to mean bigger, better, or more? Is it always about the numbers? Followers in social media? Book sales for authors? Class...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 27, 2012 | Writing
“Dare to be naïve.” —Richard Buckminster Fuller Two Self-published Books In 1999 before I signed with an agent, I had twelve contemporary Christian short story ideas that came to me like shooting stars from heaven as I studied the Bible. I wrote the stories to...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 20, 2012 | Creating
“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today … a Savior has been born to you … the Messiah, the Lord.” —Luke 2:10-11 NIV You’ve invited your family and your friends and their children to your home to share your Christmas joy. You’d like to...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 13, 2012 | Creating
“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” —Galatians 6:9 Last Thursday, we focused on the dream and the vision. Today, I’ll show how I transformed my vision of a church library into a reality. Treat the...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 6, 2012 | Creating
“All our dreams can come true—if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney Today, we’ll focus on the dream and the vision. Next Thursday in Part 2, I’ll give steps to convert a vision into a reality. My dreams that have come to fruition are those I’ve worked...