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Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?
2021, Humor, inspiration, life, relationships, Writing Life

Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?

Sometimes — like my cat — we do our duty but miss our target. Sometimes it truly stinks. Keep trying and adjust your aim. Continue reading Dear Reader, Why in the World Do You Read My Blog Posts?

To Know His Will
2021, Christianity, life, personal growth, Poetry, trust

To Know His Will

Today, my younger self reminds me to submit to my heavenly Father’s lead, to align my will with His, and to trust Him wherever He leads. Continue reading To Know His Will

This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian
2021, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth, self

This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian

How do you relate to your personal servants — your body, mind, appetites of the body such as hunger or thirst or lust? Are you ruling over them? Continue reading This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian

What Will You Do to Reach Jesus? Follow This Woman’s Example
2021, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth

What Will You Do to Reach Jesus? Follow This Woman’s Example

A desperate woman who sees Jesus as her only hope pushes beyond the crowd, beyond the social constraints, beyond anything that might prevent her from touching the hem of His garment. Continue reading What Will You Do to Reach Jesus? Follow This Woman’s Example

Answer His Call
2021, Christianity, inspiration, writing

Answer His Call

A reminder that whom God calls, He equips. Stand strong against the spiritual wind and waves that threaten, knowing that God has already won the battle. Continue reading Answer His Call

Before You Can ‘Trust and Obey’ You Must Listen When God Whispers — How?
2021, Christianity, life lessons, trust, writing

Before You Can ‘Trust and Obey’ You Must Listen When God Whispers — How?

“I am training you to listen and act so that I can co-create with you as we write.” That’s what I heard God say to me. Continue reading Before You Can ‘Trust and Obey’ You Must Listen When God Whispers — How?

What Do You Call Tardiness When You Find It’s Perfect Timing?
2021, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth, Writing Life

What Do You Call Tardiness When You Find It’s Perfect Timing?

I had heard the advice way back in February but failed to act on it. Had I blown it? Was I too late? No! I’m exactly where I need to be right now. Continue reading What Do You Call Tardiness When You Find It’s Perfect Timing?

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?

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 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

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?

Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach
2020, Christianity, hurricane, safety, trust, weather

Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach

But here I am anyway The current hurricane, aka tropical storm, is known simply as Eta, the seventh letter of … Continue reading Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach

The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well
2020, Christianity, inspiration, life lessons, self, writing

The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well

Our talents are not our property; we are simply God’s servants stewarding the gifts He has given us by using them well. Continue reading The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well

Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99
2020, blogging, Christianity, inspiration, writing

Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99

Be inspired! You can’t reach even one if you don’t get started My blog has been largely absent of words … Continue reading Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99

Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?
2020, identity theft, phishing, protection, scam

Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?

Mine is — and I can’t stop it  In March, the IRS contacted me to let me know someone had filed my taxes … Continue reading Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?

Why ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Is a Good Thing
2020, Christianity, inspiration, relationships

Why ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Is a Good Thing

Christians, celebrate that Jesus makes you free Do you feel like a phony? Do you think that if people unearthed … Continue reading Why ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Is a Good Thing

The Students Have Returned! This Is How I Know
2020, COVID-19, Humor, life, schools

The Students Have Returned! This Is How I Know

Traffic! COVID’s shutdown of schools lulled me into thinking my commute could be quick and easy. “Normal” traffic patterns are returning with the students. I’m positive. Continue reading The Students Have Returned! This Is How I Know

Don’t Undervalue Online Education
2020, edtech, education, teaching

Don’t Undervalue Online Education

Digital technology can enhance teaching and learning — if used properly Watching the news accounts pressing for students to return … Continue reading Don’t Undervalue Online Education

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