Posts by Michele Chynoweth
Finding Real Rest
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Matt 6: 32 Petering Out I was curious about this phrase after it came to mind writing this blog post; I wondered if it actually had to do with the Apostle Peter. So, I looked it up. To “Peter Out” means to…
Read MoreGod’s Timing is Perfect
After six decades on this earth, I have finally come to know, trust and rely on God’s timing. Not all the time, mind you. But I’m starting to see it, feel it. I have written five books, all contemporary biblical suspense novels that re-imagine Old Testament stories in an edgy, modern-day way. Each idea for…
Read MoreA Season of God’s “Magic”
June is a time for inspiration and making your dreams come true!
Read MoreMake Time for Joy
This past weekend I went to another writer’s conference…this time, The Well Conference for Creatives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Trying to get the best-priced flight, I opted to go a day early, and was I glad I did! Usually writers conferences are jam-packed with keynotes, workshops, one-on-one meetings, photo shoots, etc. and there’s little time…
Read MoreSigns of Hope Are Everywhere
“…and they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?’†(Luke, 24:32)” Today is my father’s birthday. Michael Joseph Dietz, who was born April 2, 1939 and died after a 7-year battle with pancreatic cancer Jan. 22,…
Read MoreLenten Challenge…Finish Strong
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matt. 5:44) Here we are, halfway through Lent, a good time to do an inventory of how Lent is going so far…and to challenge ourselves to finish strong so we feel the “fullness of joy” and peace Jesus wants us to experience during the Easter…
Read MoreAm I Chosen?
“You did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit…Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” (John 14/15) The short answer is YES! As my birthday approaches…
Read MoreRe-Focus This Year
“But few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42) Wow, some of you who know me seeing my New Year’s slogan “Strive for MORE in ’24” might think I just lost my mind. I’ve been telling everyone who listens…
Read MoreFinding Joy and Peace THIS Christmas
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) Just this morning I went to fill…
Read MoreWalk with Jesus
We are in the midst of Holy Week…today is Holy Thursday…we are called to be Holy. But what does that mean? What are we called to do, to be?
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