Is this the year you decide to scratch that itch and finally write your book? Or decide to just investigate the possibility of becoming what you’ve always dreamed about – becoming a real writer? What are some of the first steps you can take? What are best practices you can begin as you step into […]
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With the beginning of a new year comes a time for new goals. Short-term goals usually work best, because we more quickly see the results. And micro-steps are more manageable than giant chunky steps. When I earned my certification as a Life Coach with a specialty in Communications, I was excited about the possibilities of
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Whether it’s unemployment, Alzheimer’s, or a personal tragedy — all of us face moments when life unravels. When our carefully controlled spheres no longer make sense, and nothing we do can change the circumstances. How do we deal with life when it unravels? Psalm 43 gives us three action points: Focus on God, not the
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During the Christmas season we often read the Luke 2 account of the birth of Jesus. Many of us have already committed verses 1-14 to memory. And we rejoice in that final ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.’ But another important passage precedes the
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Ever heard of Heman? He’s one of the key writers of the Psalms. While many Psalms were written by the shepherd king David, eleven psalms were created by the sons of Korah. Korah was actually a bad dude in the Old Testament. He and his buddies decided to rebel against Moses and God’s command not
The following blog post is a fan favorite. I offer it again this year to all my readers as a Christmas gift. Every year when I watch my favorite holiday movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, I wonder What happened to those characters after the movie? The creative curiosity imagined the following sequel. It’s a Wonderful
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I know you’re busy. So am I. But I want to give you a Christmas treat — something you can enjoy all day. Here is my favorite Christmas carol, shared as a song for Christmas hope. Enjoy! And have a blessed Christmas!
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The colorful lights, packages wrapped with beautiful bows, Santa’s lap filled with happy children, the music of the season: all these joys spell Christmas. But what if we’re smack in the middle of grief this December? What if some of the joy is colored by sadness? How do we find the joy of Christmas when
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Because life is easier when it’s simple, I have decided to merge that principle into my holiday celebrations. What used to be a December filled with activities and the traditional holiday set-ups, I have now prefaced my plans with the following questions: Christmas Cards Although I love to send and receive greeting cards throughout the
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