Category: Work
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Don’t Quit – We Can do This
I felt a little guilty when I walked out of the Westmoreland Medical Clinic for the last time. In the parking lot I stifled my spreading grin, and after shutting the car door I unleashed a giggle. I was free! Until that spring, I had no interest in reading or writing fiction. I wanted to stick with the Bible,…
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When is the Best Time to Write? – Proverbs 14:23
It’s like asking a painter when he should choose the colors for his palette, or a chef when she should start working on a menu plan. When is the best time to start? A better question might be, How can I predict when my super genius will show up – so minimal effort will give birth to amazing creations? Now is a…
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When your Life’s Work Gets the Dreaded Pink Slip – Job 1:21
Does God fire people who work for him? I don’t know about being fired, but I received a pink slip terminating me from my life’s calling several years ago. When I attended a staff meeting at church, I observed the discussion about how the different ministries should be managed. It was insightful. The first to give a report was a youth…
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Four Tips on Starting to Write your Book – Zechariah 4:10
In fourth grade it was all about the paper, the staples, and the cover art. I knew the story would be exhilarating, a true epic born of my gifted mind. I’d create the perfect format, making sure the page edges lined up and my author name was spelled right, then the words would just show up.…
