Practical Inspirations

11/08/2024

This looks like my Jeb. Spotted donkeys are rare. You read more about them here https://petshun.com/article/are-spotted-donkeys-rare

10/30/2024

This beautiful creature looks like Jeb, one of our listening donkeys. My son visited the other day ... to have a chat with the donkeys. Remember, Balaam didn't listen to his donkey as he should have.

10/19/2024

10/09/2024

Note to self

07/07/2024

I love teaching how to publish your books. At The PEN Institute, I teach "Self-Publishing for Editors." But it isn't for editors only. Writers can learn the basics of self-publishing as well. The class is on sale during the TPI Anniversary Sale. https://peninstitute.com/product/self-publishing-for-editors-101-group-course/

02/13/2024

We have more than donkeys at the Peaceable Kingdom. Here's a tale of our adventure with guinea fowl.

Susan K. Stewart compares guinea fowls to humans with God's perspective and love for His creation.

01/18/2024

Tomorrow, January 19, is the final day to apply to be on the re-launch team https://bit.ly/DDLaunchTeam . Those who apply will be entered in a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

11/03/2023

All of my TPI course are available for One-on-One Instruction, which is also 15% off. Here's a list https://peninstitute.com/one-on-one-instruction/

Mark your calendars now.

10/18/2023

My class "Self-Publishing for Editors" will be offered in August. Preregister during the sale,

Mark your calendars now.

06/26/2023

My course Social Media for Editors is scheduled to begin September 18. Register during the month of July for the current prices. https://peninstitute.com/product/social-media-for-editors-101/

2023 scheduled Group Course are open for preregistration at current prices. For course schedule visit peninstitute.com/course-schedule

06/26/2023

📣 Get ready for our incredible anniversary sale in July! Don't miss out on the opportunity to grab lesson packs and webinars at an amazing 50% off! 🎉🛍️

02/20/2023

Many schools now teach "social studies" instead of "history." Is there really a difference? Does the name of the course matter? These questions are answered in this post at Homeschool with Heart

I read an interesting article in the New York Times recently. The author Dr. Daniel Bessner, a historian, wrote about history becoming controversial and the rapid decline of the history profession (researchers, professors, and teachers).

01/25/2023

Do you choose words for each year? It's not a regular practice for me. This year, though, I've chosen Don't. Look. Back. This post at Upgrade with Dawn explains.

Susan Stewart writes practical, often humorous encouragement to the family of God, written from a ...

01/19/2023

Writer or editor, don't miss this opportunity to learn more about social media. -- Do I need it? Do I need to be everywhere? What about all the new platforms?

Most of us have heard a social media presence is good for business. We question, though, how is it good for our editing business? Susan K. Stewart will take us through the various social platforms: well-known, lesser known, and the new ones.

Visit https://peninstitute.com/product/social-media-for-editors-101/ for more information.