JOY – Spelling It Right
JOY – Spelling It RightThis month we’re exploring all-things joy. How is your joy-tank? Do you feel like you’re running on empty? Today’s post is for you. It’s an edited excerpt from my Bible study,...
View ArticleThe Journey to Joy
How is it possible to maintain joy when the trial you’re going through doesn’t seem to end? I’m honored to feature my friend Kelli Canfield as she addresses this difficult topic. No stranger to the...
View Article5 Questions to Ask Before Writing
5 Questions to Ask Before WritingYou have a story to tell, but maybe you’re not quite sure where to begin. Believe me, you’re in good company. I remember the very first article I posted on a blog I...
View ArticleDon’t Miss This Peace
Don’t Miss This PeaceAre you ready to celebrate? It’s the time of year we remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ. So much more than a new outfit, colorfully decorated eggs, or a scrumptious dinner,...
View ArticlePeace Pursuers Guest Post by Amy Menter
Guest Post by Amy MenterWe’re continuing to take a look at ‘peace’ today – the third characteristic listed in the fruit of the Spirit detailed in Galatians 5:22. I’ve asked Amy Menter, Christian...
View ArticleIt’s All About Serving Well
It’s All About Serving WellDo you feel like you’re getting some clarity about your writing? A few weeks ago we talked about the importance of beginning this whole process with prayer. As you’ve...
View ArticleHang in There! Developing Patience (Part 1)
Hang in There! Developing Patience (Part 1)Do you enjoy trials? Me neither. When they last for a long time, it’s even harder to choose the right attitude day after day. But the tough times allow us to...
View ArticleHang in There! Developing Patience
Hang in There! Developing Patience (Part 2) Last week we discovered some things about longsuffering (patience). We learned: it’s patient endurance in the face of suffering it doesn’t come naturally...
View Article7 Tips to Get Your Writing Noticed
7 Tips to Get Your Writing NoticedHow have you been doing on your writing? We’ve talked about the importance of beginning with prayer and having a servant-attitude when it comes to your readers. Today...
View ArticleJourney to Gentleness
Journey to GentlenessWhat comes to mind when you hear the word ‘gentle’? I think of all things baby – delicate, careful treatment of the helpless. But it’s so much more than that. As believers, we...
View ArticleActions Are Louder Than Words
Actions Are Louder Than WordsIf you’ve ever been treated poorly or unjustly accused, it can be tough to respond the right way. Our flesh wants to retaliate and defend our character. But that only leads...
View ArticleConnect with the Write Community
Connect with the Write CommunityIf you’re a writer, you enjoy expressing yourself with words. My love for writing began with reading. My Mom read to my brother and me when we were young. Favorite books...
View ArticleThe Most Important Freedom
The Most Important FreedomDo you have a special Independence Day tradition? Steve and I enjoy heading to Stone Mountain Park for the fun festivities: food, fanfare, and unbeatable fireworks display....
View ArticleEncouragement to Love Boldly
Encouragement to Love BoldlyWelcome to the 1 Timothy study: Developing a Life of Love & Faith! Over the next 10 weeks, author Jennifer Slattery and I will be digging into this book of the Bible and...
View ArticleGrace to Save & Equip
Grace to Save & EquipWhat did last week’s heart check reveal? Could you identify times you reacted out of self-love rather than Christ’s agape love? Me too. Don’t get discouraged. When we take a...
View ArticleAn Often Overlooked Opportunity
An Often Overlooked OpportunityHow would you describe the Bible? It’s a rich book that spans several decades and includes a whole host of interesting people. It’s almost impossible to give a concise...
View ArticleGoodness Comes from Christ Alone
Goodness Comes from Christ AloneAs Christians, we can easily err one of two ways—we either develop a Pharisaical attitude where we begin to feel as if we have it all together and have “arrived” in our...
View ArticleBeauty Does
Beauty Is As Beauty DoesHow long does it take you to get ready in the morning? On average, it usually takes me an hour. Showering is a breeze, it’s wrestling with my hair that keeps the clock ticking....
View ArticleWords a Day: How Do You Use Them?
20,000 Words a Day:How Do You Use Them?Stop and think: how have you used your tongue today? Click to tweetAside from tasting food, and swallowing, what kind of words have you spoken? Words have the...
View ArticleTraining That Lasts
Training That LastsMy Dad’s chronic illness played a major role in determining my course of study in college. I knew I wanted to pursue something in the field of wellness. A job that focused on healthy...
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