Other writers may recognize the state of angst I have been toying with. It happens when we have an idea that won’t leave us alone. Yet we’re not sure if we really want to deal with it. But the idea and the topic keep niggling at the psyche until we finally sit down and write […]
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It’s important for writers to ‘know thyself.’ To discover the best way to initiate our process for writing. As beginning writers, we experiment with different processes. But if we keep writing and find what fits us best — that process will benefit us in the long term. Some of my clients do well with chunky
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‘Tis the season for graduations and what fun it is to attend such events. My great niece is graduating from high school and soon, my niece will earn her PhD in nursing. These young women and others like them are embarking into their future, armed with one of the greatest treasures we can possess: passion.
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As a life coach, I often suggested an action step to help my clients move toward hope. By just focusing on one simple thing, we could move past whatever obstacle was keeping us stuck. The same idea can work for anyone — any time. When life unravels, whether through a personal tragedy or an unexpected
Serving as an international minister taught me the beauty of diversity.
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A recent change from my newsletter provider has caused a disruption in my usual schedule. For several years, I have sent out a newsletter on writing topics, then followed it with a video on my YouTube channel. Now, I am forced to abandon the newsletter, but will continue to send posts about writing through this
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When we have a personal knowledge of God, we can trust the love he has for us.
A Personal Knowledge Read More »
Have you ever considered the obituary of Jesus?
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How can we be courageous like Bonhoeffer, Sendler, and King David while at the same time challenged by fear?
A key memory from childhood helps to explain Psalm 91.
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