Thankful for Passion by Tracy Ruckman

Thankful for Passion by Tracy Ruckman

Julie’s Note: It’s my pleasure to introduce Tracy Ruckman, Write Integrity Press and Pix N Pens publisher. I’m thankful Tracy took a leap of faith with me and my writing this year. Passion “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.” (Merriam-Webster) This year, I’m thankful for passion – that…

Still Thankful for Breast Cancer by Laura V. Hilton

Still Thankful for Breast Cancer by Laura V. Hilton

  This is really going to sound strange, but I’m thankful for breast cancer.   Yes, you read that right.   Six years ago, I had the shock of my life. What I thought was an inflamed milk duct was diagnosed as breast cancer.   I’ve always been a Christian, I was raised in a…

Guest Blogger Maria Spencer on Special Needs & “Differently-Able” Families

Guest Blogger Maria Spencer on Special Needs & “Differently-Able” Families

Julie’s Note: Maria Spencer is a dear friend and fellow blogger/writer I’m blessed to know in person and in cyberspace. She’s a champion for “differently-abled” families, and I should know, she’s let me cry on her shoulder many times when it’s been about our family and advocating for our youngest child. Maria also knows what…

Mother of Pearl: Mother Ship by Melody Murray

Mother of Pearl: Mother Ship by Melody Murray

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day.…

Mother of Pearl: My Final Words to My Mother by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

Mother of Pearl: My Final Words to My Mother by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day.…

Mother of Pearl: The Pursuit of Imperfection by Beth Vogt

Mother of Pearl: The Pursuit of Imperfection by Beth Vogt

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). I hope you’ll join us each day for another unique perspective on Mother’s Day. AND…