Tag Archives: hard stuff

Why I Have to Write

Last week I shared why I’m afraid to write my story. It was enough to scare me off all over again! This week I want to share why, in spite of my fears, I feel compelled to write anyway. God has put in my heart to share my story in order to help others whoContinueContinue reading “Why I Have to Write”

If I Don’t Say It . . .

If I don’t say it, it’s not true. If I don’t say it, it didn’t happen. If I don’t say it, I can sweep it under the carpet. Right? As much as my reticent Scottish ancestry would like to believe that, it’s not accurate. Feelings can only be suppressed for so long; events happen whetherContinueContinue reading “If I Don’t Say It . . .”

One a Step at a Time

I’ve always been big on planning ahead and knowing what’s coming next. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible in life. My life, specifically. Just when I think something’s settled–a job, a legal matter, a kid’s plans–it becomes unsettled. It’s not a question of whether troubles will come, it’s a question of when. Of course, the lastContinueContinue reading “One a Step at a Time”

Why Not? The Better Question

Ever asked God why bad things happen? To you? To your loved ones? To a whole country? Me too. All the time. But sometimes I wonder if the better question would be, “Why not me?” God never promises us that we’ll be exempt from life’s hardships. In fact, he pretty much says the opposite. Many reasonsContinueContinue reading “Why Not? The Better Question”

The Power of the Journal

Words have power. Sometimes when we can’t speak the words out loud, we can still harness their power by writing them. Sometimes just reading the words of Scripture can speak their power into our souls. Words reveal truth. My writer-daughter says she often doesn’t know what her characters will say or do until the wordsContinueContinue reading “The Power of the Journal”