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“Stop Write There” by Toya Poplar: Best Writing/Journaling Book Ever
Even if you don’t call yourself a writer, stop right here and order! It truly is the best journaling book I’ve read on life transformation and becoming who God intended us to be! The poetry is stunning, a reflection of the Author, Toya Poplar, a true woman after God’s own heart! Prepare to be blessed,… Continue reading
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(Week 13) “Whispers and Waves”
“He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. He wraps up the waters in his clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their weight. He covers the face of the full moon, spreading his clouds over it. He marks out the horizon on the face of the… Continue reading
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(Week 7) Happy Valentine’s Day to Those Who Will One Day Hold My Children’s Hearts Forever!
Since my blog is an online journal of sorts, I thought it would be a great idea to log this letter for my future daughters-in-law and son-in-law. Whoever these special people are, they are greatly loved; they have a future home to call theirs and another set of parents who love them unconditionally! Dear future… Continue reading
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(Week 6) “Joshua Tree”
So why the Joshua Tree? When I hear something twice in a short amount of time that is unusual to me, I have found it is usually God saying, “Lean in and listen.” He wants to talk; it is often a bit like a parable and it is always a treasure hunt. Sitting at my… Continue reading
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(Week 5) “Owl” Always Love You!: Sharing Some Momma Wisdom for My Daughter’s 17th Bday
Always Remember “HOO” you are and “HOO’s” you are! I picked up that wise momma saying from Lysa Terkeurst years ago at a “She Speaks” conference. Of course, she spelled it correctly but I wanted to capitalize on the painting I did for Virginia for her b-day present. (Painting #5 for 2016 to accompany the… Continue reading
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Rejection Hurts
I am being very transparent about my aching heart and the “art of writing” today. The fact that I am writing about being “rejected as a writer” is kind of ironic. It is like reverse psychology. I am choosing to do the very thing the enemy wants to snuff out in me. One of the… Continue reading
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(Week 1) “The Fruit of Freedom: 2016 Is My 9th Year of Freedom”
#BreakthroughOrBust2016 I listed my blogging goals for 2016 in the post, “Be Alert! Be Present! I’m about to do something BRAND NEW!” This is the first full week of 2016 and this is post #1 of 52 for 2016. Below is painting #1 of 52 for 2016: THE FRUIT OF FREEDOM I am a number… Continue reading
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My Day 15 of 500 Words: A Letter to my Boys
We recently had a youth pastor live with us for a year. He turned 21 while in our home. He is young in age but he also has wisdom that is God-given. However, God always has MORE in store and we always have room to learn and grow. I see him like a son; therefore… Continue reading
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My Day 14 of 500 Words: To The Angry Podcast Man(APM)
I love to listen to podcasts. In fact I am doing this writing challenge primarily because of The Portfolio Life with Jeff Goins. I suspect most people doing #my500words are as well. I am constantly searching for creative or writing podcasts to listen to while running, and I stumbled upon one yesterday that truly made… Continue reading
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My Day 12 of 500 Words: Finding My “Why”: Responding to “Intentional Living” by John Maxwell
“Intentional Living” by John Maxwell My husband and I “parallel read” first thing most mornings. I call it “parallel read” because it reminds me of a psychological developmental term: “parallel play”: a form of play among a group of children, primarily toddlers, in which each engages in an independent activity that is similar to but not… Continue reading