When is the Right Time to Share Your Story?
Whenever I speak on the topic of sharing your story, I inevitably get asked the questions, “How do I know it’s the right time to tell my story? What if I’m still living it? What if other people are involved in the story and they’re still alive and part of my life?”...
Bad Reasons to Share Your Story
If you feel compelled to share your story, it's always important to pause and first ask yourself why. There are numerous good and even great reasons to share your story . . . but there are also some bad reasons to share your story that may sneak into your heart and...
31 Books by Authors of Color
Welcome to the series, 31 Books by Authors of Color. This series is written in conjunction with the 2022 edition of the annual 31-Day Writing Challenge, hosted by Five Minute Friday. Learn more about the challenge here. Within the 31-Day Writing...
All That We Carried: Book Review
I adored Erin Bartels' first book, We Hope for Better Things. It was gorgeous. As soon as I saw that her second book released, I snatched it up and devoured that one as well. While very different from her first novel, The Words Between Us was also delightful. So...
Books about Racial Equality and Racial Justice
Reading books (or listening to audio books) is a wonderful way to learn more about different perspectives, and to broaden your understanding of the experiences of other people. If you're looking to learn more about racial issues, here are some of my favorite books...
Bible Verses for Cancer Patients
At the end of 2019, my uncle was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo seven weeks of inpatient treatment at a cancer treatment center about three hours away. I didn't know if I would see him while he was gone, but I wanted to do something meaningful to...
50+ Books by People of Color
Dear Fellow Reader, I believe in the power of words. I believe words can tear down, and words can build up. I also believe that both death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). In 2017, I was convicted by the fact that the vast majority of the...
Books I Read in 2019 :: Book Recommendations for Your Reading List
Looking for book recommendations for your reading list? I've got you covered! I'm only six months late with my annual "Books I Read This Year" post. Work was busy for me in December, then our family took a lovely vacation just after Christmas, and I decided to let...
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Aching for Home {Guest Post by Gina Butz}
It's my pleasure to welcome author Gina Butz to the blog today in celebration of the release of her book, Making Peace with Change: Navigating Life's Messy Transitions with Honesty and Grace (affiliate links used in this post). I've known Gina as a member of the...
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