Category: Following Jesus
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The Biggest Best Thing – Proverbs 4:7
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding” Proverbs 4:7 (NIV). Like standing in a racing wagon with my bonnet blown back, feet braced, pulling the reins and yelling “Whoa,” it’s my job to direct my anxious thoughts. The distractions of life are fierce for me this time of year,…
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Why I Love my Critique Group
My friends cluster around me at the coffee shop every Thursday morning. They lean their heads in close and wait for me to say something, anything, as though I’m harboring golden nuggets of insight for their lives (or hiding chocolate in my pocket). A sweet component is that we’ve circulated in the same community for…
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Keeping on Track with my Writing – Hebrews 12:1-2
After attending the Oregon Christian Writers conference I knew I had the information I needed to keep my focus on the goal, but a phone call derailed my best intentions. To be honest, it wasn’t the caller or my phone’s fault I got off track. I did it to myself. With author Jane Kirkpatrick Why do I still…
