“Do not be afraid.” “Be strong and courageous.” “…For the Lord your God is with you.” I read these phrases during my quiet time more than once this week. God reminds his people not to fear all the time. We see it on pages in...
This not writing was not helping. I had to think of a new strategy. And I knew this would work. I pulled out a stack of notebook paper. (Well, I called my mom to my room and asked for a little help with finding and reaching the paper.) With this new and empty space in...
I pulled out a piece of paper, the kind with blue lines. I knew this is what I needed to do because my normal methods for getting back into the flow of writing were not working. Sure, I’ve been journaling every day. That was one of my goals for the new year. So I put...
I’ve been pondering my One Word for a few weeks now. I thought I knew what it would be this year, but I wasn’t sure. I took my time to dwell on the possibilities and reflect on last year. My word for 2014 was Focus. I never imagined how that word would...
It was supposed to be a short walk. I wanted to go down the street to the neighbor’s and come right back home. I thought it looked easy and I had been walking for a few years by now. I told my mom I could do it. I would do it. Because there’s no stopping me once I’ve...