My DVD-Making Journey Has Hit a Little Bump

If you’ve been following along, you know that lately I’ve been really excited about the idea of making my own DVDs from my home videos and memories. I love the thought of taking videos that are sitting on my phone or computer and turning them into something physical that I can actually put on a shelf, pop into a DVD player, and watch years from now.

But there’s one little problem…

Trying to find the right DVD-burning software has been a battle! 📀

I’ve been trying out different programs, looking at different options, and trying to figure out what will actually work for what I want to do. I thought it would be as simple as putting my videos together, adding a menu, and burning them onto a DVD.

Apparently, it’s not quite that simple!

Some programs don’t have the features I want. Others are confusing to use. And then there are programs that look promising at first but end up not working the way I expected.

So, I’m starting to think that I might have to go a different route.

That doesn’t mean I’m giving up on my idea, though! 💗

I still LOVE the idea of creating my own little collection of home movies. I may just have to rethink exactly how I want to store and share them. Maybe instead of traditional DVDs, I’ll find another creative way to organize my videos and make them feel like my own personal movie collection.

Sometimes a creative project doesn’t turn out exactly the way you pictured it in your head—and that’s okay. Part of the fun is experimenting, learning new things, and figuring out what works!

So the Home Movie Project continues… just maybe in a slightly different direction. 🎬📀💗

I’ll keep you updated on what I decide to do!

Being Creative with Physical Media

Lately, I’ve been wanting to try something that sounds SO much fun—making my own DVDs! 📀💗

Even though we live in a time when almost everything is streamed or saved on our phones, computers, and in the cloud, I still love the idea of having something physical that I can actually hold onto. There’s just something special about putting a DVD into the player and watching memories that mean something to you.

So, I’ve decided that I want to start turning some of my favorite videos into my own custom home movies on DVD! 🎬

I have so many videos from different times in my life—family memories, holidays, trips, special days, funny moments, videos with Abby Gail, and everyday memories that I never want to forget. Instead of leaving all of those videos scattered across my phone and computer, I think it would be so much fun to edit them together and turn them into actual movies.

But I don’t want to stop at just burning the DVDs!

🎨 Making My Own DVD Cases

This is probably one of the parts I’m most excited about! 😂

I want to design a custom DVD cover and case for every movie I make. Each one could have its own title, pictures on the front, the year it was filmed, and a little description on the back—just like a real movie!

I think it would be so neat to eventually have a shelf filled with my own DVDs, each one holding different memories from my life. 📀💗

It would almost be like creating a video scrapbook, except instead of flipping through pages, I could pop in a DVD, sit back, and watch those memories all over again.

And honestly, I think designing all of the covers and cases is going to be just as much fun as making the movies themselves! 🎬✨

What to Blog About When You Don’t Know What to Blog About: Ideas for Christian Bloggers

Every blogger has faced it—that blank screen, that blinking cursor, that quiet thought: “What do I even write about today?” It happens to all of us. But as a Christian blogger, you have a well that never runs dry: God’s Word and His work in your life. When you’re not sure what to blog about, here are some Spirit-led directions that can spark meaningful posts.

1. Share a Scripture Reflection

God’s Word is alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). Choose a verse or passage that has been speaking to you lately and share how it applies to your life. A simple devotional thought can bless someone else who needs that exact encouragement.

Example topics:

• What Proverbs teaches about daily wisdom

• A verse that comforted you during a trial

• Lessons from the Psalms about worship

2. Testimony and Personal Story

Your readers connect with your story. Share how God has been faithful in your life—big or small moments. A testimony reminds others that God is still at work today.

Example topics:

• A recent answered prayer

• A challenge where you saw God’s hand at work

• A personal struggle and how God gave strength

3. Practical Christian Living

Many readers are looking for guidance on how to live out their faith in everyday life. Write posts that bring biblical truth into daily routines.

Example topics:

• How to keep God at the center of your busy day

• Habits for growing in prayer

• Ways to encourage a struggling friend in Christ

4. Book or Sermon Reviews

Share what you’ve been reading or listening to. Write a review of a Christian book, podcast, or sermon series. Highlight what inspired you and how it applies to faith.

Example topics:

• Lessons from a recent sermon at church

• A Christian book that deepened your prayer life

• Favorite hymns or worship songs and their messages

5. Encouragement for Specific Seasons

Different seasons of life bring different challenges. Write posts that speak to those unique situations with biblical encouragement.

Example topics:

• Trusting God in times of waiting

• Finding peace in uncertain times

• Gratitude in every season

6. Topical Bible Studies

Pick a theme—love, forgiveness, patience, prayer—and gather Scriptures that teach on it. This not only helps you grow but also provides your readers with a ready-made Bible study.

Example topics:

• What the Bible says about forgiveness

• God’s promises about fear and anxiety

• Understanding God’s love through Scripture

7. Answer Questions Christians Ask

Think about questions you or your friends often wonder about. Writing posts that answer those questions can help many readers who are quietly searching.

Example topics:

• How do I know God’s will for my life?

• Why does God allow suffering?

• What does it mean to “pray without ceasing”?

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Final Thought

When you don’t know what to blog about, remember: you don’t have to invent content. You just need to share what God is teaching you, what He has already said in His Word, and how His truth meets life’s everyday moments. Blogging isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about pointing people back to the One who does.

Moho Animation Needs to Step Up: The Future of Animation Demands More

I used Moho for years to create the characters from my books.

But animation in Moho was always a challenge for me, and now with AI tools that generate animations in seconds, it feels like a waste of time to spend hours editing just one scene.

So will Moho step up to the plate?

Moho has long been a staple in the 2D animation world. It carved a niche for animators who wanted a balance of power and accessibility. Its rigging system, vector tools, and affordability made it attractive compared to high-end alternatives. But the truth is—times have changed. And Moho needs to change with them.

The Current Problem

Animation today is faster, more collaborative, and increasingly AI-powered. While Moho is still a capable program, it feels locked in an older era. Animators don’t just want “tools”—they want workflows that accelerate creativity, not get in the way. Rigging is still more complex than it should be. Lip-sync feels dated. Motion smoothing requires too much tinkering. And worst of all, Moho doesn’t feel like it’s keeping pace with the future of animation.

Why AI is the Missing Piece

Artificial intelligence is transforming creative industries. Tools like Stable Diffusion, Runway, and Adobe’s Sensei are changing the game. Imagine if Moho embraced this wave:

• AI-Assisted Rigging: Drop in a character design and let AI build a working rig instantly.

• Smarter Lip-Sync: Instead of clunky phoneme mapping, AI could auto-match voices to mouth shapes fluidly.

• Intelligent In-Betweening: Let AI fill the gaps in animation, giving artists the option to refine instead of redraw.

• Style Transfer: Apply visual styles across frames consistently, without laborious cleanup.

Other tools are already experimenting with these features. If Moho doesn’t innovate, it risks being left behind.

Making Animation Easier

At its core, animators want one thing: to bring their ideas to life without unnecessary friction. That means fewer menus, fewer roadblocks, and smarter defaults. AI can’t replace creativity, but it can eliminate the tedious steps that drain time and energy. Moho should empower beginners to get results fast while still giving professionals deep control when needed.

A Call to Action

Moho has a passionate user base. People want to see it thrive. But the software has to listen. The future of animation will be defined by speed, intelligence, and accessibility. If Moho doesn’t step up and integrate AI, someone else will—and animators will follow.

The next generation of tools won’t just be about drawing and rigging. They’ll be about collaboration between human creativity and machine intelligence. Moho still has a chance to lead that revolution. The question is: will they?