Column Post by Rita Schulte “Romancing the Stone”, “Mission Impossible”, and “James Bond” are among my favorite action movies. The most noticeable thing in all of these films is that the hero is facing insurmountable odds while searching and fighting for a priceless treasure. Our movie characters aren’t so different from us. We may not […]
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.
10 Musings of a Middle-Aged Mama
Column Post by Lisa Easterling 1- I love doing for others, but what I don’t often reveal is how much I long to know that what I do is appreciated. 2- Whether or not my official love language is “Quality Time” or “Acts of Service”, when you take the time to do something for me, […]
The Amazing Strength of a Single Mother
Guest Post by Dana Arcuri I was born in the 1960’s when divorce was rare. Forty years ago it was different; back in those days divorce was not something you heard about, read about, or openly discussed. It was taboo. My vibrant mother was unexpectedly faced with a unique responsibility. While it didn’t require formal […]
Our anniversary: nothing we planned and everything we needed
Column Post by Laura Hyers This past weekend my husband and I had the privilege of celebrating our one-year wedding anniversary. (I know—we’re babies.) We each had some big plans for the weekend, and fully anticipated accomplishing all sorts of fun and exciting things on our “staycation,” but when it came down to it our […]
Grace looks a lot like riding a bike
Column Post by Lakin Easterling Bicycles: the one thing in the world that can make a kid feel like a million bucks and turn an adult into a child remembering the rides of years past. Maybe it’s the rhythmic movement of pumping legs and pushing feet, the sound of wheels on pavement crunching over leaves […]
Can I really do all things through Him who gives me strength?
Column Post by Glenda Harbinson “I’d rather walk on broken glass.” I’ve said that before, usually to someone I’ve just hurt and never want to hurt again. I’d rather hurt myself physically than hurt that heart again. I hurt someone today. I don’t always think before I act, and sometimes I take chances I really […]
A Daughter’s Broken Journey from Heartache to Hope
“I had my first drink of alcohol when I was fourteen; my first blackout drunk that night, but have been sober now for 26 years… I learned a whole lot about transparency sitting around those 12-step tables. There were no secrets there.” Julie Ziglar Norman understands that we have the ability to learn from the […]
The One Who Heals Bruised Hearts
On August 2, 2012, Alice J. Wisler launches her latest novel, Still Life in Shadows. In this work based upon the true story of ex-Amish member, Moses Gingerich, the novel‘s protagonist leaves his Amish community, settles in the mountains of North Carolina and helps other Amish relocate to life in modern America. The book captures […]
How to chill out when your anger is hot
Column Post by Rita Schulte Have you ever freaked out on someone, only to ask yourself later what the heck happened? The offense just didn’t warrant the emotion you displayed, but you can’t understand why you got so upset. Problem: You’re carrying around a card file—a list of hurts you carry that build up over […]
Depression isn’t all in your head
Column Post by Lisa Easterling No one in depression should ever be told to just get over it. What most people don’t know is that there is more than one way to say, “Just get over it.” Sometimes it sounds like other things. Well-meant things. “Well, if you’ll just pray about it, you’ll be fine.” […]
