Character Confession: Renewing My Mind and Wrist
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Character Confession: Renewing My Mind and Wrist

Thursday I went to my first post-surgery check-up and was warned hand therapy would be immediately after. The surgeon loved the x-rays and how my wrist looked. He got rid of the stitches and ordered a new splint. He called for the therapist and told her point blank, “Her body is naturally resisting. You need…

Guest Post: Reasons to Forgive and Not Hold Grudges
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Guest Post: Reasons to Forgive and Not Hold Grudges

Julie’s note: Yes, I accept guest posts when it fits the guidelines. This one did, so here it is. Have you ever got into a situation where a group of people or an individual misuses your charity or abuses your trust with hurtful acts of the physical and mental type? If we were to ask…

FullFill, Influence, and Boundaries
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FullFill, Influence, and Boundaries

I’m still recovering so here is another short post. I had the honor and blessing to work with Mary Byers again, and the work is available through FullFill magazine. The e-zine is free and this issue is about influence. I have a short devotional about why boundaries are good. You can check it all out…

Two Older Books that Have a Grab on Me This Year
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Two Older Books that Have a Grab on Me This Year

Hi, friends! I write this with a splint on my writing hand, bronchitis, and a sinus infection. My joke is that I have more drugs than Walgreens or Snoop Dog. I’m not at 100% and if you want to say “Bless her heart, I want to pray for her,” go for it. I’m not afraid…

Sabbath Sunday: Simply Put
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Sabbath Sunday: Simply Put

Each Sunday I share an amateur nature picture of mine with a few thoughts about God’s love for you. Are you a praying person? Have you answered the call to be a prayer warrior or an intercessor? It’s not an easy assignment. In fact, without proper perspective, it can be crushing. Your job is to…

Writing the Tough Stuff  (Or Killing the One You Love) by Aaron Paul Lazar
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Writing the Tough Stuff (Or Killing the One You Love) by Aaron Paul Lazar

Writing the Tough Stuff (Or Killing the One You Love) copyright 2012, Aaron Paul Lazar Julie’s note: One of my favorite author interviews was Jerry Jenkins and Stephen King. They both were fans of each other’s work, although their genre and personalities were night and day. Imagine my surprise when I met author Aaron Paul…