When I saw that my friend, Wendy, was heading up the 40 Day Sugar Fast again, I said, “Oh no!” Not because last year was a bad experience. Not because my heart was refined in a much-needed way. Not because God uncovered my anger issues and asked me to confess…
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Dear 12 Year-Old Girl: I saw you the other day wearing a dress that your mom bought. You enhanced your ensemble with a sassy thrift store jean jacket and high-top boots with neon laces—just to make sure your personality came through. You were annoyed at your mom for telling you,…
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Time for another installment of the “Listen Close, Listen Well” series. It’s been such a treat to share these stories from writing friends around the web. I met today’s special guest through the #RaRaLinkup. It is evident that Crystal has a heart to follow Jesus and I know her words…
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Dear Tightly-Wound Woman: I know you crave the sweet. But often you go looking for satisfaction in places, people, and props that won’t fulfill your cravings. I have made you to enjoy Me but often you seek joy apart from Me—you forget that I have given daily delights to draw…
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I don’t breathe deeply enough. I often race through life, taking shallow breaths. When I am stressed, or in labor, I finally take deep cleansing breaths as I try to cope. Labor with my Sunshine-headed son was intense back-labor from the start. Tears filled my eyes from the steady pain,…
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Welcome to another installment of The Interview Series. As an extension of #WeWrite (weekly Periscope videos to support and encourage you as a writer at 1:30 EST on Fridays) I am delighted to offer you a backstage pass as you get to know some current authors with newly released books….
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