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And so we are... WHAT? I'm glad you asked. 1 John 3:1 (ESV) tells us this: "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And so we are." A declaration And so we are. It's interesting to me that some versions leave this section …
I was that kid who dreamt of writing a book one day. And now, just shy of 40 years old, I can call myself a published author. Well, self-published. This blog takes you step-by-step through my self-publishing journey. Click here to skip to that part. Why I wrote a devotional You can click here to …
Continue reading How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon (KDP): Tips From My Experience
Last summer, a stark reality hit me. I complain a lot. Wowwww, I complain a lot. And, I didn't like who I was when I complained. Ouch! For me, it's all too easy to justify complaining about things in this life. I complain when I'm frustrated with a situation that I don't like—and sometimes can't …
Does the Bible ever surprise you? So often, verses jump out at me that I know I've read before—but suddenly they resonate. Case in point. First15 is my daily devotional, and recently, the passage of the day was Psalm 107. While listening via the audio option on the Bible app, I did a double take …
Continue reading Bible Verses That Perfectly Describe My Eating Disorder Recovery Story: Psalm 107
I’m currently studying the book of Proverbs in my daily devotional, and the word prudence keeps coming up. It’s one of those virtue words that always makes me think of Pilgrims, but I had to admit that I didn’t know the literal definition. So, I Googled the root word. PRUDENT: Acting with or showing care …
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