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Category: Reflections on Life

What Must You Conquer to ‘Possess the Land’ God Has Promised You?
2021, Christianity, inspiration, life lessons, writing

What Must You Conquer to ‘Possess the Land’ God Has Promised You?

Caleb had audacious faith. Faith enough to silence the naysayers all around him. Faith that God could win the battle for a prize piece of land. Continue reading What Must You Conquer to ‘Possess the Land’ God Has Promised You?

If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?
2021, all in a day's work, Christianity, life, planning, self

If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?

The sweet spot for me is when I can create a plan that becomes a routine that becomes a habit — based on what I value. Continue reading If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?

To Read or Not to Read Isn’t the Question. Will You Engage?
2021, Christianity, life, parables, writing

To Read or Not to Read Isn’t the Question. Will You Engage?

Just as those in Jesus’ parables looked for something that was theirs, I am looking for you. Are you my reader? Continue reading To Read or Not to Read Isn’t the Question. Will You Engage?

I’ve Lost Her: One Cat Who Stops Cars and Steals Hearts
2021, Christianity, inspiration, life, love, pets

I’ve Lost Her: One Cat Who Stops Cars and Steals Hearts

Cats are selfish. They want their needs met and care little about you, except to do their bidding. But how we miss them when they’re gone! Continue reading I’ve Lost Her: One Cat Who Stops Cars and Steals Hearts

‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked
2021, Christianity, Death & Loss, family, grief

‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked

What if you come to the realization that Jesus is the Son of God who came to take away your sins, moments before you die? What then? That’s what he asked me. Continue reading ‘How Can You Suggest Your Brother Went to Heaven?’ He Asked

If Your Message Is Important, Shouldn’t You Reach As Many As Possible?
2021, Christianity, marketing, parables, writing

If Your Message Is Important, Shouldn’t You Reach As Many As Possible?

The Shepherd left the 99 to search for the 1 missing sheep. Yes, “the one” tells us how much the Shepherd cares. But the key to that parable isn’t the number of sheep He went to find. Continue reading If Your Message Is Important, Shouldn’t You Reach As Many As Possible?

Podcast With Sara Dagen: The Power of a Good Question
2021, Christianity, it happened to me, memories, writing

Podcast With Sara Dagen: The Power of a Good Question

In this blog post, I share a podcast episode in which FlourishWriter Founder Mindy Kiker interviewed me. It includes a question that changed my life. Continue reading Podcast With Sara Dagen: The Power of a Good Question

So You Want to Reconcile With Someone You Once Loved?
2021, Christianity, family, life lessons, life stories, personal growth

So You Want to Reconcile With Someone You Once Loved?

Five years ago, I gave a speech that reveals how my decision to do the right thing led to reconciliation with my brother Scott. Continue reading So You Want to Reconcile With Someone You Once Loved?

Side Effect of Salvation: I Have Comfort in His Loss
2021, Christianity, COVID-19, family, grief, memories

Side Effect of Salvation: I Have Comfort in His Loss

Scott was small in stature but larger than life. He had a big personality. Big problems — usually self-created. But he was and is my brother. Continue reading Side Effect of Salvation: I Have Comfort in His Loss

‘Cloud of Witnesses’ Isn’t Pie in the Sky; It’s Real and It’s Now
2021, Christian life, COVID-19, life, relationships, technology

‘Cloud of Witnesses’ Isn’t Pie in the Sky; It’s Real and It’s Now

The cloud has been a way for us to meet face to face without sharing germs. It’s also a way to cross generations, cultures, and distance to connect. Continue reading ‘Cloud of Witnesses’ Isn’t Pie in the Sky; It’s Real and It’s Now

This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction
2021, Christianity, life, life lessons, personal growth, self, writing

This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction

Have you ever felt stuck? Unable to move forward? An experience at a traffic light moved me into gear so I could get this body in motion. Continue reading This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction

This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom
2021, Christianity, life, planning, writing

This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom

Creating goals and action steps makes me realize that I can best number my days by numbering my hours. I’m trying to live them with intention, which requires planning. Continue reading This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom

Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life
2021, Christianity, grief, life, memories, self

Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life

I share some tender scenes in my life so that you can know that God offers hope in your darkest hour. If you can’t reach out to Him, ask Him to reach out to you. Continue reading Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life

How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting
2021, blogging, Christianity, talent, writing

How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting

Sharing your writing is like offering your heart as wine at a wine-tasting event. You may have people gathered, but your wine is one in a million (or five or thirty) – and not in a good way. Continue reading How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting

Obstacles Can Confirm You’re on the Right Path
2021, Christianity, humorous, marriage, writing

Obstacles Can Confirm You’re on the Right Path

I had wanted to attend that virtual retreat. I felt doing so was to protect the call of God in my life. I think Satan thought so too – and so he did everything in his power to prevent me from attending. Continue reading Obstacles Can Confirm You’re on the Right Path

Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word
2021, Christianity, life, self, writing

Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word

My search for a vision for my writing life in 2021 is starting with my word of the year: satisfied. Why? Because God alone can satisfy. I need to live that. Continue reading Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word

What’s in the Cards for You in 2021?
2021, Christianity, life, New Year's, self, writing

What’s in the Cards for You in 2021?

I’m approaching 2021 as I would the card game: Twenty One. God is my dealer, and I’m asking Him to “hit me” with additional cards to give me a winning hand. Maybe you want to play too? Continue reading What’s in the Cards for You in 2021?

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?
2020, character, Christianity, fitness, Humor, life

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

It definitely affected mine I had been going about the business of writing all wrong, and it took a confrontation … Continue reading Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

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