Archive for July 2017
The Power of Encouragement
I just returned from the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference, a powerful four-day conference not only full of awesome keynote speakers and writers workshops, but full of faith, fellowship, worship and encouragement. Â I was honored to have been asked to speak, and presented two workshops which went well…the attendees were appreciative and attentive and I…
Read MoreIt’s Weeding Time!
Yesterday’s Gospel reading about the parable of the sowing of seeds reminded me that my “soil” or soul probably needs a little weeding…just like most farms or vegetable gardens at this time of year (and for sure our backyard patio!) Being a writer or storyteller myself, Â I love that Jesus often talked in parables or…
Read MoreYou are NOT invited…
Sometimes we get left out. We are not included or invited to a family or friend’s gathering, party, celebration…and it hurts. And sometimes one of our kids isn’t invited…which, as a parent, often hurts us just as badly as it does the child if not more so. Recently this happened to me when my daughter…
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