Thankful post – In my latest novel, Buying Love, Nina Warrenton deals with the feeling of isolation and aloneness. It’s a prevalent problem among people, especially during the holidays. However, as believers, I wanted to remind others (as well as myself) that we are not alone. “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members…
Have you ever found yourself considering those people you might not always show thankfulness for? Naturally when we begin to think about people we are thankful for, we usually begin our list with family and close friends. And we should be thankful for those people. How about that teacher who has helped your child fit…
My Story Excerpts from my Memoir “Mom, you should write your story . . . about how you broke the cycle of alcohol addiction in your family. You’re the transition generation,” my daughter, Melanie, said. “It’d be too painful.” Yet, I was between writing projects. Maybe I’ll give her suggestion a try….
A Thanksgiving Challenge by Mary Weaver, as told to Deb Brammer The family photo I slipped from the pages of my Bible pictured me with my husband and our two children—before I was sentenced to life in prison without parole. As I sat on my prison bunk, I caressed my red-headed son, John, and his…
It’s that time of year again, and I love it! Each November I hand this blog over to readers so they can share why they are thankful. I think this is the 9th year and each year I’m blown away. People thankful for jobs. Family reconciliation. New beginnings. Forgiveness. Healing. Some thankful for sickness because…
My guess is the tradition is almost ten years old. It receives a lot of traffic and the private feedback I get is always uplifting. The posts inspire. Impact. It’s my annual thankful series. Each November I open this blog to guests who share why they are thankful. They can be as little as a…