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The Woman Behind the Pen…Continued.

The Woman Behind the Pen…Continued.

I received some, truly, heartfelt comments from yesterday’s post (Whose Behind the Pen…and Why I Blog), and I want you to know what a blessing it is to hear from my readers. When we take down the masks…be real…and stop pretending that we have this thing called “life” figured out, then and only then, can … Continue reading

Whose Behind the Pen…and Why I Blog

Whose Behind the Pen…and Why I Blog

Whose behind the pen…and why I blog. Many writers will tell you they’ve been writing from a very young age…that writing is in their blood. Not so for me. I never dreamed of writing nor did I ever plan to be a writer. Writing for me came from a love of history that turned into … Continue reading

Depression is a Parasite…a Thief.

Depression is a Parasite…a Thief.

Parasites show up uninvited. Often we don’t even know they have arrived, that is, until they have stolen our energy or made us ill. When my brother and I were children we often spend time in our grandparent’s woods. After a day of trekking through the forest my mother would take a comb and look … Continue reading

Too Loved to be Lost

Too Loved to be Lost

Debora’s book Too Loved to be Lost is wrote to encourage women.  Each of her twenty-four chapters are short and easy to read (her book reminds me of a devotional). She touches on many issues that women struggle with–insecurities, self-worth, acceptance…etc.   She uses humor and personal stories to convey her message. Her words are penned … Continue reading

Encouragement

Encouragement

Encouragement should flow from our lips. Words that build others up, warm their hearts, and brighten their day. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11. However, often it’s not encouragement that falls from our lips, rather it is words that stem from our human … Continue reading