Welcome to Beside Quiet Waters.
A little bit about me …
I’ve been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren.
I love spending time with my family, as well as finding a book I can’t put down. I enjoy long walks, snapping photos, and all things writing.
I currently provide blog content for Humble Faith Ministries where I serve as the Discipleship Coordinator. Formerly, I worked as a writer in the communications department of my church where I provided content and editing for media, print marketing, in-house signage, emails, blog, etc.
If you listen to Salem Media’s The Word radio stations, you’ll hear promos I’ve written, which are voiced by my husband. I’ve enjoyed writing for Salem Media for over seven years.
As doors open to write, I continue to walk through them in anticipation of the next cool thing.
That’s enough about me. A sincere thanks to you for dropping by Beside Quiet Waters.
“The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.” Ecclesiastes 12:10
Beside Quiet Waters 
January 28th, 2013 at 8:50 pm
Thanks for reading my blog today! It sounds as though we have a lot in common: career moms and an interest in people and their ministries. I am starting a new venture to help cancer patients. I am calling it HopeBooks by Connie. It is simply a notebook with tabs to collect papers created by the chaos of cancer/treatment plus poems and scripture that offer hope and healing. I’m excited about it! May God bless your day. Connie
January 28th, 2013 at 9:25 pm
Appreciate you dropping by! HopeBooks sounds like such a positive way to reach out to others. I know it will be a blessing.
January 30th, 2013 at 5:31 pm
I love your blog and have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Details are on my site. God bless. Connie
February 1st, 2013 at 10:14 am
Thank you for your nomination!
February 1st, 2013 at 10:16 am
You’re welcome, Patty!
February 11th, 2013 at 5:42 am
Hi Patty,
The title of your blog drew me in – beside still waters! Where I live in Australia we have just had floods and the waters were anything but still! In the midst of the turbulence, Jesus is our inner peace… our still waters. Thanks for sharing through this site. God bless
February 11th, 2013 at 9:11 am
I appreciate your kind words. The title of my blog came from Psalm 23:2, “…He leads me beside quiet waters.” (NIV) Thank you for sharing the peace He gives…in the midst of the flood!
February 25th, 2013 at 8:28 pm
Looks like you have a great blog! Thanks for visiting wordimagery.
His grace and peace for your journey,
Steve Hare
February 25th, 2013 at 8:55 pm
Thank you so much!
February 28th, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Love your blog… sounds like we have quite a bit in common … and most importantly the love for Jesus … thank for stopping in at my place … I will be by often!
February 28th, 2013 at 10:29 pm
Appreciate your comment…thanks for stopping by!
March 19th, 2013 at 8:56 pm
Thank you for liking my candlequill blog! I appreciate the feedback! It looks like we have a few things in common – aside from the kids (my kids are albums and books), I’m a full time housewife & writer. 🙂 Not to mention the same Father! Are you familiar with the One Year Life Verse Devotional by Tyndale? I have an article in that book… I wasn’t aware of the one you mentioned, the One Year Bible, by the same publisher. Small world!
Blessings
March 19th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Appreciate your dropping by! I’m not familiar with that book, but will have to look for it…and for your article! Glad to connect with a published author:) I highly recommend the One Year Bible…my husband and I have been reading through it for years now. It really works. Blessings to you!
June 2nd, 2013 at 10:12 pm
Congratulations my fiend! I have nominated you for the “The Sunshine” Award. Thanks for having such an enjoyable site to share with everyone. I truly enjoy your site and it is my hope that others will do the same. Once again, congratulations!! You can find the information that you need by clicking here… http://goodtimestories.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/the-sunshine-award
June 3rd, 2013 at 8:37 am
Thank you so much for the kind nomination. Glad you enjoy this site! Unfortunately, I’ll not be able to accept. The follow-up steps are a little more than I care to get into…Please feel free to offer my spot to another blogger. Again, thank you for the kind nomination!
June 19th, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Hello Patty! I have nominated you for a Bouquet of Awards! Please follow this link: http://candlequill.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/a-bouquet-of-awards/
I hope you are able to accept it – if so, just follow the instructions on my blog.
Blessings!
June 19th, 2013 at 7:05 pm
What an honor to be nominated for this award. However, I’m going to have to decline…trying to keep things simple. Just visited your site and I would recommend it! Again, thank you for the kind nomination.
June 19th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
I know what you mean about simple – I’ve got quite a few projects on myself at the moment, but the nomination is a good way to network, so your blog will stay on the list whether or not you can pursue it any further. Feel free to re-blog something from my blog if you’d like!
June 21st, 2013 at 8:18 am
I’m the girl who came by your house the other day with Christian literature. You helped me with a wonderful donation towards my Christian education. I didn’t realize you were a teacher. I am graduating in December with my B.A. in Elementary Education. Thank you for helping me get closer to my dreams and sharing this ministry with me! 🙂
June 21st, 2013 at 8:33 am
I appreciate your taking the time to check out Beside Quiet Waters. I enjoyed meeting you and pray God’s guidance for your future. I got my elem. certification, subbed, then my oldest came along and I didn’t return to the classroom. I respect those who teach! My children have had wonderful teachers and I’m so thankful. Have a wonderful summer:)
November 11th, 2013 at 9:29 pm
hi Patty. would like you to have a special award. here’s the link http://kintal.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/dragons-loyalty-award/ hope you like it. 🙂
November 12th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Oh…you are so kind and thank you so much! It means a lot for you to nominate me. I am trying to keep blogging simple, so I’ll have to pass because I’m not very good at doing the requirements! So, please feel free to pass my spot on to someone else. Meanwhile, I will continue to enjoy your blog and I hope you’ll come visit here often. Again, thank you!
January 28th, 2026 at 11:57 am
Patty,
Could I email you privately? I have an idea of letting you use any of my photos that the Lord inspires. But would prefer to discuss it via emails. I’m not a professional photographer; however, want God to make the most out of my pictures if it is in a way that honors Him.
I don’t spam people. I should have your email with the subscription from 2013ish when we started following each other. Blessings.