Deborah Malone
by Rita Prochazka and Deborah Malone Questions by Rita: Thank you so much for being here with us Patricia. Can you share a little of your testimony with our readers? I was born into a Christian family with strict protestant church upbringing. We went to church twice on Sunday, Tuesday night Bible Study, Friday youth group,… Continue reading INTERVIEW WITH PATRICIA J. DOUCET
Have you ever felt "too old" to be used by God? What made you decide God could still use you? Nope! We need experiences, failures, setbacks, doubts, and challenges to season us. We gain wisdom and perspective only by going through these life events.
GRACE (IN OUR WINTER SEASON) BY LEI MAIER And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season. And its leaf does not wither; and whatever he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:3 Outside one of my windows is a flowering wild cherry tree. In Spring,… Continue reading DEVOTION BY LEI MAIER
First, view age as an advantage rather than a detriment. After all, the longer we remain on this side of heaven, the more experience we have on which to draw. Second and equally important, trust God for guidance and reassurance. When He inspires us to travel down a specific road, He always walks with us and carries us when the journey becomes difficult.
I must chuckle. My preparation for ministry is from the School of Hard Knocks. If there is an easy route to learn a lesson, I'll walk right by and find the circuitous path. The good thing about all those uncomfortable lessons is that I experience and learn. So, when I speak or write, I can pretty much cover a lot of ways to not walk that faith journey. Even more importantly, to demonstrate the loving kindness of our Heavenly Father.
At times, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, or even exhausted, just remember to rest. It's okay to take a break every now and then and let someone step in to help. Take some time to rest so you can rejuvenate your body, spirit and mind.
I am thrilled to introduce you to my editor of over ten years, Bev Nault. Bev is an amazing writer, editor, and now she is a screenwriter. She just keeps adding on accomplishments in her winter season.
by Rita Prochazka and Deborah Malone Hello ladies! Deborah here. I'm so excited to have Bette as a guest. I met her in an online Christian marketing class for authors. Right away I was impressed with this little lady. So full of energy and love for Abba. As you may know this blog focuses on… Continue reading Interview with Bette Lafferty
By sharing my personal story with openness and transparency of how God met me in my deepest disappointment, my desire is for others to experience the hope, healing, and freedom that Christ offers. In my sharing, I speak on our identity in Christ, His amazing grace, and forgiveness.
The last thing I ever expected was to be an author. All of these ugly circumstances have been central to my ministry. Early on, I knew as much as it's possible to know, Esther's life, illness, and death would launch me into writing and sharing how God's love is real even unto death. It has become central to my ministry.
Where Hope Blooms 