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Why Am I Here?
Most of the people I know have asked that question at least once in their lives. Many of them find that they ask that question on a daily basis. Discovering the meaning behind the person you are can be the key to walking in a life of peace and joy. God created everything in this…
How to Protect Your Back from Pain!
You are sitting, typing furiously to finish an article, a story, or blog. As you approach placing the last period in your writing, you feel a dull pain rising from your back. Ouch! Tightness, pain, and so much more have you wondering if you should sit back down or begin moving around. As a writer,…
Black Friday and Thoughts on Contentment
I saw a cartoon on facebook today that said,“Don’t you think it’s ironic that Americans spend the most money on new things the day after they say they’re grateful for what they already have?” This made me stop and think. Why are we so discontent with what we have? Why the push and the need for…
Thanksgiving Lessons-Learned List
Happy Thanksgiving! Here in the U.S.A., today is set aside as a day for worship, family, and food. If you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner (or if you’re responsible for any preparations beyond just showing up at Grandma’s house), you will probably spend some part of this holiday consulting a list. You might think your grocery list…
5 Rules to Avoid Disappointments
It’s been a while since I got a rejection, (mainly because it’s been a while since I submitted something.) They used to hit me hard, and sometimes they still do, if I don’t follow the 5 rules to avoid disappointments I’ve learned the hard way over the years. This weekend I forgot the rules. I…
How to Disable the Disabler and Write What’s Truly Remarkable
As an editor, I love to encourage. It’s one of my favorite parts of my job. But all the encouragement in the world doesn’t matter against the Disabler. Eventually, he finds everyone. He slithers over and hisses in your ear, planting thoughts… “I don’t have what it takes.” “I’m nothing special.” “I don’t have anything…
Forbidden by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason…
Writing Through the Pain to Comfort Others
by Matt Patterson Some 20 years ago, I sat down at my desk in a noisy newsroom and began to bang out my weekly newspaper column for a small daily in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I covered the courts and crime beat for The Daily Mining Gazette, but I tried my very best to distance those…
Compassion Missions in Action: What Are You Thankful For?
We’ve sponsored a child with Compassion since my 17 year old was young. We say one child graduate from the program, and now we’re sponsoring another child from the same country of Rwanda. It’s amazing how a little pocket change can change a family’s life. Don’t believe me? Just watch! This is Compassion’s Missions in…
Journey to the Center of God’s Will
Maybe you’re like me. Someone who’s been struggling to find God’s will. Someone who’s spent your life on a divine treasure hunt, chasing after God’s will like the elusive Holy Grail, knowing that when you finally take hold of it, all will be well in the universe or at least your life. But what if…