About five years ago, I saw a powerful movie. Without giving too much away, today’s guest was in that movie, October Baby. Her performance made a lasting impression and spoke to the healing that is found in forgiveness. Let’s give a warm welcome to the lovely and talented, Shari Rigby,…
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When Striving Turns Ugly
One day I decided to get serious about writing instead of it just being a hobby. I designed a new website and started penning a book. Soon I was writing into all hours of the night. I felt invigorated. My husband commented on my pleasant demeanor (as one who scores…
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When You Are Longing For Spiritual Rest (Guest Post by Holly Mayes-Haynes)
Are you running yourself ragged as you try to keep up and measure up? Do you struggle to rest because you are overwhelmed by all that is on your plate? Me too. Let’s release the tension and still our racing mind. Let’s take a breather as we lean in and…
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I Found the Secret to Being Good Enough!
I’m weary of not being good enough. Not a good enough spouse, mom, writer, friend, daughter, sister, teacher. All my intentions and efforts seem to fall short as I try to measure up. Do you wrestle with the truth, that in all our striving, in all our doing, in spite…
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: Security
It’s that time of the month. 🙂 Time to breathe deep and let the tension release from your shoulders. Time to sit down, put your feet up, and unwind as you read this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman. Dear Tightly Wound Woman: It is tempting to morph into…
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Welcome to Thirteen (A Mixed Bag of Crazy and Confetti)
Dear Daughter: It’s hard to believe that soon you will be a teen. Thirteen! I am slowing down to see you, there in your blossoming glory (oh yes, I see you rolling your eyes at this declaration). Where has the time gone? They warned me about this when you were…
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