Hope Falters
While I know we are not defined by our stuff, in a way – yes, we are. How can I shove my lifetime out of the way?
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Hope Digs Deeper
Change is not easy, and the transitions of life require us to change along with them.
Hope Hides in the Pages of a New Book
Something special happens when I begin to birth a book. I’m not sure if I am unique in this. Perhaps other writers will comment and let me know if I’m weird or somewhat normal. Because one of my core values is life-long learning, I love to initiate research. So with the new idea, I start
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Seeking Hope After Christmas
What is the best way to extend the Christmas season into the new year? How can we approach 2016 with added hope and joy?
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CrossRiver Media Author Hunt – Stop # 1
Welcome to Stop # 1 on the CrossRiver Author Hunt After you read my blog post I wrote just for you today, feel free to peruse my site and get to know me a bit, then enter the giveaway at the bottom of the blog post. Join my email list at www.RJThesman.net and answer the
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Hope in Finding the Story
As I drove up to the multi-storied house, the “Estate Sale” sign reminded me of my mission. Look for something I could use at work – some objects that would bring encouragement to the women I coach: maybe a pot of flowers, some beautiful cards, a trinket I could give away. What I didn’t expect
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How to Find Hope in a Published Book
What is it about publishing a book that is so exciting? Is it the booksignings and the speaking events or is it something much deeper?
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Hope Returns with a Bossy Mom
Even when her brain is infected with Alzheimer’s plaque, Mom continues to nurture. This time, I’m grateful for a bossy Mom.
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Hope Brews in a Local Coffee Shop
As research for my current WIP, I spent a Friday morning at a local coffee shop. Kansas Coffee Company sits on the corner of Park and Cherry in downtown Olathe, Kansas – across from the Johnson County Courthouse. I like this place because the owners support local artists and keep my Reverend G books stocked
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