Seems like every year before I’ve given much reflection as to what in the Sam-blazes my #OneWord365 will be, it comes at me like a fast ball pitched before I had a chance to swing at it. Of course when it does come, the sky doesn’t part like the Red Sea (‘though I’m down for that) nor does a tracker-ray, beam me up like a Star Trek transporter. But none the less, it comes suddenly–an...
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If I could sum up my passion, it’d be–to help others embrace their gifts and talents in the Body of Christ. But even as I write that, I don’t always do this well for myself. I’ve had to fight every inch of the way to freedom. And if I’m honest, I have a long way to go. Sure, I’ve come along side God as I’ve continued to spiritually mature through life experiences. And yes, I’ve...
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When I send private newsletters to subscribers, y’all, readers get whole lotta Texas. It’s like my words flow in a cascade off the cliff of “stage fright”, comfortable and with ease. But then I come here, public and all. I strain for every word. Back-spacing, replacing, and perfecting each sentence. When writing blog posts, I arrange or re-arrange my thoughts. I place words in a logical and smooth...
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Y’all, I’ve blogged for over six years. This online world isn’t the same one I knew back then and that’s ok. But it’s time, y’all, for me to take a break. And yes, I kinda sorta have taken a blogging a break since Christmas with exception to my one word for 2016. Believe me, that one word didn’t waste time. I’ve taken blogging breaks in the past as well. But this time,...
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Guest Post: by Amy Breitmann {I first met Amy in November, 2013, at Laity Lodge and remember how we howled with laughter (and tears) next to a crackling fire with Kelli Woodford and Paula Gamble. That glorious weekend of no internet, meant we connected with many of our writing friends who, before then, were mostly online. Out of that, Amy and I became fast friends and if you know her, she has a way with others, of making you...
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