Welcome to another installment of the Listen Close, Listen Well series. Let’s give a warm welcome to today’s special guest, Ashley Hales, a talented writer and poetic soul. Ashley Hales holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. But she spends most of her time chasing around…
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If you’ve been around here awhile then you know that I’m a fan of Mercy House. Today, Mercy House is supporting Global Giving Day to help raise funds for numerous non-profits around the world. These organizations empower oppressed women that have endured suffering and often feel forgotten. Women around the…
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*Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Dear Mom: I know that things have turned out differently than expected and I know that’s hard. You envisioned what kind of…
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Dear Tightly Wound Woman: It’s taken awhile, but it seems like you’ve finally reached the end of yourself. For years you’ve tried to muster up enough resolve but you’ve fallen short. And that frustrates you. You’ve misinterpreted dependency for weakness and you’ve tried to accomplish and lead in your own…
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“Sometimes I forget. Sometimes in the midst of church life, I just “do” and I forget the “who”. I forget the “Why,” and do not rest in His “Because.” My former worship pastor shared this with me, ‘The greatest impediment to your spiritual intimacy is your giftedness. Because you are…
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A few months ago I finished writing my memoir-ish book. I stayed up late for weeks determined to complete it. I then asked six of my peers to critique the manuscript. They each had a different approach to the feedback process but they all provided valuable insight to help improve…
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