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Abiding in Jesus - Overflowing His Spirit

October 21, 2018

Writers on the Edge

  Thirteen years ago I wrote my first novel. A step of faith that I never thought possible. Our pastor asked us do “something” for forty days. That “something” could be working out, dating our spouse, speaking positive words, stopping a bad habit, etc. It needed to be a step of faith into an area God wanted us to push through—something uncomfortable, difficult and life-changing. Mine happened to be to write a book. I wrote half the book in the forty days, and it took me a few more months to finish it. My anticipation leveled out at maximum as I sent my book out to publishers. ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Bible, Church, Devotional, enLIVEn, Get to the Margins

August 20, 2018

His Provision

Quite often, I have struggled with thoughts of lack—be it in my finances, career, time, relationships and health. Recently, I have lacked inspiration to finish writing my latest novel. I am not a deadline person. I do my best work under pressure, but I usually do not set an exact date of completion. This time is different. I have until Labor Day this year if I am to release my novel on time. The deadline loomed over me, adding additional pressure to an already tense situation.   I couldn’t get motivated. The desire to write was there, but no ideas of consequence would come. I ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Bible, enLIVEn, Get to the Margins, God's Love, Obedience, Prayer, Relationships, Writing

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