Column Post by Aj Luck With the hustle and bustle of the holidays just around the corner, I am curious: Are you finding yourself busy? Maybe even a bit overwhelmed? At the end of the day, are you falling asleep mid-prayer from the exhaustion of all there is still left to do, in preparation for […]
Write Where It Hurts
God has used writing in my life in a powerful way. As a word-lover, an author, I’ve learned this, how sometimes we write for publication, yes, but how sometimes we write simply to reconcile. To uncover truths and connect dots in ways that sometimes aren’t possible until we sit quiet with the pressing questions.
Today, I’m passionate about writing as a healing tool. You’ll find Write Where It Hurts a connection point, an invitation to women and conversations that bring healing. We need that, don’t we? A place where can we can drop all the masks and cut through the hard stuff.
Come join us. In our online community here, you’ll find hope, encouragement, and practical tools along with a challenge to live intentionally. Pull up a chair. Grab a spot of tea, or your favorite java. Be encouraged and inspired as you connect with other brave-hearted women who have faced unfathomable trials with courage. Risk the writing challenges, and be rewarded with a fresh perspective of your own.
When your ears don’t hear
Column Post by Lakin Easterling Do you ever have those days where you’re not exactly sure what’s bothering you, or nagging at you, or trying to get your attention? I’m having one of those weeks. Something is stirring around me, whispering, but I can’t make out words. Or if I can, they seem to be in […]
A call to grateful joy
Column Post by Laura Hyers The end-of-the-year holidays have always been my favorite time of year. From October to December I am in a consistent state of bliss: it’s a season full of the nicest weather Florida ever gets, smashed tight with family and friends and parties and gatherings and plans, and way too much […]
How a gratitude adjustment changes everything
Column Post by Lisa Easterling “They had received gifts from Jesus, but they had not received Jesus.” The impact of John Hampton’s words swept over me as they were spoken, and sweeps afresh as I recall them now. What have I received from Jesus without receiving the heart behind the gift? Am I no different […]
The truth that will set you free
Column Post by Beth Cranford Does God actually like me? I mean, does he enjoy my presence? Does He smile when He thinks of me or watches me go through my day? Does He love me with an affectionate love? Maybe it’s an obligatory love, one that forgives because of the nature of who He […]
The meeting place of peace and chaos
Column Post by Lakin Easterling Occasionally I practice yoga. It’s proper to call it a practice, and there’s beauty in calling it such instead of a profession, or a workout, or a perfected art. The word “practice” allows for grace, mistakes, movement, and the individual journey of progressing from one movement to the next. It’s […]
In His power there is real hope
Column post by Laura Hyers “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” -Romans 15:13 I am a woman who relies too much on her emotions. I am a bundle of feelings, and I feel […]
Living in the land of arm’s length
Column Post by Lisa Easterling More than once I’ve concluded that I don’t think deep, close friendship is intended for me. I don’t say that because I don’t want it to be, but because the closest friends I’ve ever had (with a very few exceptions) have walked (or just faded) away. Then I think maybe […]
Where you are afraid to dream
Column Post by Aj Luck In that place where I am afraid to dream, it is bright and colorful. The party of the century is being thrown, and I’m not invited. They won’t let me in. I’m not dressed like the rest. I am cloaked in fear. Fear isn’t allowed here. Fear inhibits and stifles. […]
Are you hooked?
Guest Post by Rita Schulte Kathy was an addict, but she wasn’t addicted to drugs or alcohol. Kathy was addicted to relationships. She was codependent, hooked into an endless cycle of rescuing and fixing all the dysfunctional people in her life. What is codependency? According to Melody Beattie, a codependent is a person who has […]
