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Two Words That Free You To Work More Fully
When you’re a writer with a relatively small platform, sometimes you’re looking for a seat at the table—to sort of wedge yourself into an already-crowded space.
In today’s world that often means a sizeable social media following (read: one of those blue ‘verified’ checkmarks next to your name) and an email subscriber list that’s about a ...
An Old-Timey Love Story
It was back in 1974 when they tied the knot. Well, to be specific: February 14th, 1974.
Yup, Valentine’s Day.
But the two of them were entirely oblivious of the fact. Completely clueless about Cupid and his antics.
In their defense, the Hallmark-holiday concept hadn’t quite made its way to India back then.
She, a Kindergarten teacher, all of ...
Honor Your Parents??? (YouVersion Devotional)
What does honoring parents look like when we’re adults? Is it even possible in our fragmented world? How does God expect us to honor our parents when they may have hurt us and where, sometimes, distance seems a wiser and less complicated option?
Clearly, most of us carry tons of emotional baggage when it comes to ...
Did the Pandemic Change Me?
The threat of the Pandemic wears thin, turns lean,
A muddle of gaunt days and anorexic dreams;
We heal from a year of promise that left us pilfered,
Of hope, of health, of humanity, of hugs unfiltered;
Did the pandemic teach me? Did it train me? Did it change me?
I didn’t un-fear the unknown – my breath caught in ...
The 5 C’s That Curb Your Creativity
This post is likely to be somewhat different from the ones I usually write because it's more practical than it is reflective.
Having been in a bit of a creative slump recently, I sifted through the reasons behind it – and, lo and behold, there emerged five causes all of which started with the letter C. ...
You’ve Got A Friend In Me?
Ever since the pandemic started, I’ve been on prayer calls with three friends. Well, er, they started out as “let’s pray together for 10 minutes” calls and morphed into “let's catch up for an hour and pray at the end of the mega chat-a-thon.” (Yup, get four like-minded women in one space with almost no ...
Should You Really Seize Every Opportunity This Year?
Yeah, I know, it’s a new year and I’m supposed to offer words that inspire you to get off your derrière, to hustle, to develop healthy habits and, (what seems to be everyone’s current favorite judging by Instagram hashtags) to love yourself more.
But here’s the thing: I’m not about to share any life-transforming 30-day challenges. ...
A Three-Word Encouragement for the New Year
As I write this post, it’s the last day of a year that has almost turned into a cuss word – and, boy, I’m tired.
I’m so darned tired that for the first time in years, despite there being no social distancing rules in my city, I’m staying home on New Year’s Eve. (Well, that could ...
You’ve Got Talent – YouVersion Bible Plan
Happy New Year, friends!
First off, a big, big thank you for your support and encouragement in the last year. Your emails and the comments you've shared have bolstered me on days where I felt like my words didn't matter. Thank you for showing me that they do - only because they are words God put ...
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