Have you ever felt like you were just simply out of steam and could not come up with anything?

That's kind of the way I feel at the moment.

I just feel like I have so many good articles boiling around in my head, about half a dozen really good ideas for books to write and all of it is locked up inside of a totally out of steam locomotive.

I sit to write and nothing comes out. I am exhausted emotionally and physically and I feel like there's just nothing left to give, yet at the same time I know that when it is all finally unleashed, I will spew forth a torrent of writings that will flood out like a storm.

What causes the block? maybe emotional upheaval, like losing a grand baby, or not taking care of myself by eating right or exercising, or maybe the tons of stress from a daughter moving away, severe financial pressures, and lack of ability to get any sleep worthwhile.

Maybe all of the above.

I think God allows us all to struggle with serious trials, so that we will all see how desperately we need Him, and also so we will all see just how precious heaven will be. Maybe we don't think of heaven enough, or should I say, maybe we don't think of heaven in as glorious of a light as we should.

Anyway, I figured it was time to check in with you all.