Am I now trying to win the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of God. Galatians 1:10 After publishing my devotional at Christmas, I felt exhilarated . . . and then disillusioned. For so […]
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The Hidden Blessing of Waiting
It’s been so long, I’m not quite sure where to begin. Should I start with the funeral I attended today or with the stroke my mother had one month ago? Or, should I share my ongoing concern for my son with Crohn’s, who has been suffering from a flare for over a week now? Perhaps […]
True Community Celebrates the Success of Others
“Rejoice with those who rejoice.” (Romans 12:15) Have you ever outwardly congratulated a friend on her accomplishment while inwardly wishing it could have been you instead of her? Have you ever felt like giving up on your dream after seeing another person fulfill it first- and better? Have you ever been so focused on your […]
4 Steps to Writing 500 Words Daily
We are continuing with our series on Life’s Essential Ingredients. This is my personal list, but I hope that you will find at least one or two that resonate with you and offer some helpful suggestions. So far, we have covered Workouts and Worship and Homeschooling. Today, we are looking at writing 500 words daily. […]
Finding My Way With Writing
Recently, I have jumped into the world of professional writing. Instead of writing for myself, I registered on Upwork (formerly oDesk) and have taken on a few, diverse jobs this past month. I’ve found it to be a positive experience because 1) it pays and 2) it is revealing my strengths and passions as a […]