I am a writer. That’s what I’ve learned from Jeff Goins, along with many other helpful things. I wrote these words in a journal last summer—drawing a line in the sand. I had been seeking validation from other writers, publishers and the “numbers” to prove that I was indeed a…
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Small Town Girl Meets Great Big World (Five Minute Friday)
Come join us over at Kate’s place as we write for 5 minutes. Tap out the first thoughts that come to mind about this week’s prompt: World. Small Town Girl Meets Great Big World One time, at a conference, I saw Renee at breakfast without make-up on. It made a…
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Warning Signs for Burnout
Sometimes the signs are subtle when you are heading towards burnout. But, if you ignore the signs, you might be headed straight towards a serious crash. Learn to pay attention to the warning signs and you may steer clear of the wreckage that awaits. Are you ignoring the warning signs?…
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To Defend or Not Defend?
I recently had a disagreement with a friend. We did not see eye-to-eye. We misunderstood where each other was coming from and it resulted in distance. We have forgiven and been forgiven but hurt remains and our friendship is not the same. Many times I’ve wanted to go back…
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Unraveling Grace: Getting A Grip By Loosening It
Usually the Unraveling Grace series happens on the last Thursday of each month, but I have invited more friends to guest post and am now hosting it more frequently. Today’s writer and I have several things in common: we both have visions for camping ministry and we are both dreamers….
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Adoption: Fatherless to Fatherfull (Extension 26)
Is Father’s Day a celebration at your house? Do you honor the Dad of your childhood and the Dad of your children? Or is it a hard day for you because of wounds, distance or loss? Last year I wrote To A Father I Do Not Know. Father’s Day is…
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