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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The Listen Close, Listen Well series continues today with a special guest. Kim and I connected through her sister Kris (who has also guest posted here). I had the privilege of providing feedback for Kim’s book proposal on midwifery last month. Kim is a talented midwife and writer. Let’s give…
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Sometimes we can be so focused on what we want that we miss the most important things. Martha struggled with this as she focused on meal preparation instead of being present with her guests. Peter wrestled with this when Christ said He must suffer but Peter did not want it…
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As you well know, I am a fan of Krafty Kash’s custom jewelry. I like the way the pieces tell a story through words. I often get stopped and asked about my word necklaces—they are great conversation starters. This year I purchased a One Word necklace, “Listen”, to help me…
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